Chicago College of Optometry (at Midwestern University-Downers Grove) is located in Downers Grove, IL. Midwestern University-Downers Grove, its parent institution, is four-year, private (not-for-profit) school and offers graduate programs with total enrollment of 2,758.
The tuition & fees for Doctor of Optometry (DO) degree program at Chicago College of Optometry is $46,767 for prospective students in academic year 2023-2024.
Total 620 students applied to Chicago College of Optometry and 202 admitted (or invited to interview) as the acceptance rate is 32.58%. Among the accepted applicants, 66 students enrolled to the school. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.41 and the average OAT (Academic) score is 300.
Doctor of Optometry (DO) Tuition & Fees
The Doctor of Optometry (DO) degree program tuition & fees of Chicago College of Optometry is $46,767 for prospective students for the academic year 2023-2024. The tuition & fees is not increased and same to last year's cost.
The following table shows the changes of Doctor of Optometry (DO) tuition & fees along with other program cost.
Chicago College of Optometry 2024 Tuition & Fees
| Tuition & Fees |
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| Doctor of Optometry (DO) Degree Program |
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| 2019 | $42,007 |
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| 2020 | $43,565 |
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| 2021 | $43,565 |
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| 2022 | $45,188 |
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| 2023 | $46,767 |
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| Other Health Professions Tuition |
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| Osteopathic Medicine | $79,486 |
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| General Program Cost |
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| Graduate Programs | $46,686 |
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Chicago College of Optometry average GPA and OAT (Academic) Scores
The average GPA from enrolled students at Chicago College of Optometry is 3.41 and the average OAT (Academic) score is 300. The OAT (Science) score is 287. Its GPA is lower than average GPA of other Optometry schools. The OAT (Academic) score of Chicago College of Optometry is lower than avarege OAT (Academic) score of other Optometry schools.
Chicago College of Optometry Average GAP and OAT (Academic) Scores
| Chicago College of Optometry | All Optometry Schools |
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| GPA Overall | 3.41 | 3.51 |
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| OAT (Academic) Scores | 300 | 323 |
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| OAT (Science) Scores | 287 | 315 |
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How To Apply Chicago College of Optometry
To apply to Chicago College of Optometry for Doctor of Optometry (DO), applicants are required to use Optometry Centralized Application Service (OptomCAS). In application process, you will submit the application components required by Chicago College of Optometry. The OptomCAS application dealine for fall admission 2025 is April 1, 2023. The last date of OAT (Academic) test is April 1, 2023. There is no charge for supplemental application at Chicago College of Optometry.
The below components are required by Chicago College of Optometry to their applicants.
- OptomCAS Application
- One of Optometry Admission Test (OAT), Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), Dental Aptitude Test (DAT), Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT), or the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
- Two letters of recommendation.
- A good understanding of optometric medicine.
- Extracurricular and/or community activities
- Interpersonal and communication skills
For detailed description of each component, check its admission page.