Class Profile - Michigan College of Optometry

Profile of 2023 Entering Class

MCO Office of Student & Academic Affairs
August 22, 2023

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.

Demographic Profile

Age

Range: 20 - 45
Mean: 23
Median: 22
Mode: 22

Gender

Female: 22 (58%)
Male: 16 (42%)

Academic Profile

OAT Examination (200 - 400)

Overall Mean: 332
High: 380
Low: 300

Grade Point Average

Overall GPA
Overall Mean: 3.67
High: 4.00
Low: 2.52

General Information Profile

Applicants

Total Number: 211
Number of Interviews: 84
Resident Accepts: 26
Non-Residents: 12
Minority Accepts: 6
Non-Minority Accepts: 31
Non-Designated Accepts: 1

Pre-Optometry Level / Degrees

Accepts with Bachelor's Degree: 27
91 to 120 Semester Hours Completed: 11
Master's Degree: 0
Doctorate Degree: 0

Summary of Principle Undergraduate College Attended

Adrian College
Albion College
Arizona State University
Central Michigan University
Clarkson University
Ferris State University
Grand Valley State University
Hope College
Indiana University
Laurentian University
Macomb Community College
Marquette University
Michigan State University
Nipissing University
Oakland University
University of Florida
University of Kansas
University of Michigan
University of Toronto
University fo Waterloo
University of Western Ontario