Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry is located in Pomona, CA. Western University of Health Sciences, its parent institution, is four-year, private (not-for-profit) school and offers graduate programs with total enrollment of 3,724.
The tuition & fees for Doctor of Optometry (DO) degree program at Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry is $42,620 for prospective students in academic year 2023-2024.
Total 410 students applied to Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry and 148 admitted (or invited to interview) as the acceptance rate is 36.10%. Among the accepted applicants, 77 students enrolled to the school. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.20 and the average OAT (Academic) score is 309.
Doctor of Optometry (DO) Tuition & Fees
The Doctor of Optometry (DO) degree program tuition & fees of Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry is $42,620 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.
Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry 2024 Tuition & Fees
| Tuition & Fees |
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| Doctor of Optometry (DO) Degree Program |
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| 2019 | $39,895 |
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| 2020 | $40,890 |
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| 2021 | $40,910 |
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| 2022 | $41,830 |
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| 2023 | $42,620 |
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| Other Health Professions Tuition |
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| Osteopathic Medicine | $61,938 |
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| Podiatry | $41,423 |
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| Veterinary Medicine | $57,644 |
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| General Program Cost |
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| Graduate Programs | $24,477 |
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Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry average GPA and OAT (Academic) Scores
The average GPA from enrolled students at Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry is 3.20 and the average OAT (Academic) score is 309. The OAT (Science) score is 297. Its GPA is lower than average GPA of other Optometry schools. The OAT (Academic) score of Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry is lower than avarege OAT (Academic) score of other Optometry schools.
Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry Average GAP and OAT (Academic) Scores
| Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry | All Optometry Schools |
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| GPA Overall | 3.20 | 3.51 |
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| OAT (Academic) Scores | 309 | 323 |
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| OAT (Science) Scores | 297 | 315 |
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How To Apply Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry
To apply to Western University of Health Sciences 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 Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry. The OptomCAS application dealine for fall admission 2025 is May 1, 2023. The last date of OAT (Academic) test is May 1, 2023. There is no charge for supplemental application at Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry.
The below components are required by Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry to their applicants.
- OptomCAS Application
- Optometry Admissions Test (OAT)
- GRE, DAT, MCAT, or PCAT may be considered
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
- Proof of Legal U.S. Residency
- The TOEFL is required for all applicants submitting coursework from foreign schools
For detailed description of each component, check its admission page.