Class Profile - Michigan College of Optometry

Profile of 2024 Entering Class

MCO Office of Student & Academic Affairs
August 19, 2024

The Michigan College of Optometry selects for admission to the Doctor of Optometry degree program the most qualified resident and non-resident applicants who demonstrate high intellectual/academic performance and clinical potential (personal qualities and accomplishments). An in-depth knowledge of the optometry profession is recommended to further enhance the application. All applicants are reviewed on their individual merits and also on their merits relative to the entire applicant pool.

Class Size = 37

Demographic Profile

Age

Range: 20 - 26
Mean: 23
Median: 22
Mode: 23

Gender

Female: 21 (57%)
Male: 16 (43%)

Academic Profile

OAT Examination (200 - 400)

Overall Mean: 334
High: 390
Low: 300

Grade Point Average

Overall GPA
Overall Mean: 3.70
High: 4.00
Low: 3.19

General Information Profile

Applicants

Total Number: 245
Number of Interviews: 81
Resident Accepts: 22
Non-Residents: 15
Minority Accepts: 8
Non-Minority Accepts: 28
Non-Designated Accepts: 1

Pre-Optometry Level / Degrees

Accepts with Bachelor's Degree: 24
90 to 120 Semester Hours Completed: 13
Master's Degree: 0
Doctorate Degree: 0

Summary of Principle Undergraduate College Attended

Augustana College
Ferris State University
Dalhousie University
Gannon University
Grand Valley State University
Gustavus Adolphus College
Hillsdale College
McMaster University
Michigan State University
Nebraska Wesleyan University
North Dakota State University
Noarthern Michigan University
Saginaw Valley State University
Trent University
University of Michigan
University of Ottawa
University of Toronto
University fo Waterloo
University of Western Ontario
University of Windsor
Valparaiso University
Wayne State University