Indiana University School of Optometry
Bloomington, IN
Public
Indiana University School of Optometry is a public school located in Bloomington, Indiana. The Optometry program at Indiana University School of Optometry is accredited by Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE).
The 2024 tuition & fee at Indiana University School of Optometry is $32,713 for Indiana residents and $45,249 for out-of-state students. Compared to public Optometry schools in U.S., its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $44,288.
Total 661 applied and 146 students accepted to admit (or invited to interviews) to Indiana University School of Optometry (The acceptance rate is 22.09%). Of the accepted students, 83 students finally enrolled and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 56.85%.
At Indiana University School of Optometry, the average GPA submitted by enrolled students is 3.75.
Entering Class Profile at Indiana University School of Optometry
The following table summarizes the entering class statistics for the last year matriculants at Indiana University School of Optometry.
Total 661 applicants applied to Indiana University School of Optometry and 146 were accepted or invited to interview (The acceptance rate is 22.09%). The yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 56.85.
The average GPA of enrolled students is 3.75 and the OAT (Academic) score is at Indiana University School of Optometry.
| Indiana University School of Optometry | National Total/Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission | ||
| Applicants | 661 | 12,532 |
| Admitted (Interview Invited) | 146 | 4,263 |
| Matriculated | 83 | 1,822 |
| Acceptance Rate | 22.09% | 34.44% |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 56.85% | 45.51% |
| Scores | ||
| GPA | 3.75 | 3.51 |
| OAT (Academic) Score | 323 | |
| % of BS Degree Earned | 92% | 95.48% |
| Tuition & Fees | $45,249 ($32,713 in-state) | $44,288 ($37,367 in-state) |
2024 Optometry Tuition & Fees
The 2024 Optometry tuition & fees at Indiana University School of Optometry is $32,713 for Indiana residents and $45,249 for out-of-state students.
The tuition & fees at Indiana University School of Optometry has increased by 10.22% over the past 5 years from $41,053 to $45,249.
Indiana University-Bloomington has undergraduate programs and its undergraduate tuition & fees $11,790 for Indiana students and $40,482 for out-of-state students. The average graduate tuition & fees other than Optometry is $11,611 for Indiana students and $33,410 for out-of-state students.
The following table shows the Optometry tuition & fees over last 5 years at Indiana University School of Optometry.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $28,517 | $41,053 |
| 2021 | $29,650 | $42,186 |
| 2022 | $30,784 | $43,320 |
| 2023 | $31,598 | $44,134 |
| 2024 | $32,713 | $45,249 |
Prerequisites for applying to Indiana University School of Optometry
The BS degree is Preferred to admit to Indiana University School of Optometry and 92% of enrolled students earned BS degree before matriculation.
The courses in the table below lists prerequisite courses as examples shown in Indiana University School of Optometry admission page. For the detailed explanation, see its admission page.
| Subject | Hours |
|---|---|
| Introductory Biology/Zoology, w/lab | 1 Semester Hours Science Credit |
| Advanced Biology/Zoology | 1 Semester Hours Science Credit |
| Microbiology w/lab | 1 Semester Hours Science Credit |
| General/Inorganic Chemistry, w/lab | 2 Semester Hours Science Credit |
| Organic Chemistry (lab recommended) | 1 Semester Hours Science Credit |
| Biochemistry | 1 Semester Hours Science Credit |
| Mathematics (one course) | 1 Semester Hours General Study Credit |
| Physics-General | 2 Semester Hours Science Credit |
| Statistical Techniques | 1 Semester Hours General Study Credit |
| Psychology-Introductory | 1 Semester Hours General Study Credit |
| English Composition | 1 Semester Hours General Study Credit |
| Additional intensive writing course | 1 Semester Hours General Study Credit |
Required Application Components
To apply to Doctor of Optometry (DO) program at Indiana University School of Optometry, you will need to use OptomCAS. The deadline for the OptomCAS is 2024-01-31. Indiana University School of Optometry also requires the secondary (supplemental) application and the non-refundable application fee is $70. (Deadline: 2023-03-01)In addition to the prerequisite courses, there are other components that you need to submit to apply to Indiana University School of Optometry.
See the following list for the required application component and find out how to prepare it before applying to the school.
- OptomCAS Application
- OAT and/or GRE scores
- University Graduate School supplemental application
- Official academic records
- Optional Optometry Admission Test (OAT) scores
- Letters of recommendation
- Proof of English language proficiency*
- Proof of financial support*
Indiana University School of Optometry Directory Information
NameIndiana University School of Optometry
Parent InstitutionIndiana University-Bloomington
Address800 E. Atwater Avenue Second Floor, Bloomington, IN 47405
Founded-
Phone812-855-1917
Emailiubopt@indiana.edu
Admission Informationhttps://optometry.iu.edu/admissions/apply/doctor-of-optometry/prerequisites.html
Class Profile-
Application Deadline2024-01-31
Application Fee$70