Class Profile - Michigan College of Optometry

Profile of 2025 Entering Class

MCO Office of Student & Academic Affairs
August 20, 2025

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: 21 - 37
Mean: 23
Median: 22
Mode: 22

Gender

Female: 29 (78%)
Male: 8 (22%)

Academic Profile

OAT Examination (200 - 400)

Overall Mean: 333
High: 400
Low: 300

Grade Point Average

Overall GPA
Overall Mean: 3.71
High: 4.00
Low: 3.11

General Information Profile

Applicants

Total Number: 246
Number of Interviews: 85
Resident Accepts: 22
Non-Residents: 15
Minority Accepts: 1
Non-Minority Accepts: 35
Non-Designated Accepts: 1

Pre-Optometry Level / Degrees

Accepts with Bachelor's Degree: 25
90 to 120 Semester Hours Completed: 11
Master's Degree: 1
Doctorate Degree: 0

Summary of Principle Undergraduate College Attended

Berry College
Calvin University
Central Michigan University
College of Saint Scholastica
Cornell College
Davenport University
Ferris State University
Grand Canyon University
Grand Valley State University
North Dakota State University
Oakland University
Queen's University
Saginaw Valley State University
Saint Norbert College
South Dakota State University
University of Michigan
University of Prince Edward Island
University of Waterloo
University of Western Ontario
University of Wisconsin
Wayne State University
Western Michigan University
Wilfrid State University