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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

Mean OAT Score by Examination Category

AVG: 333
QR: 342
RC: 351
PHY: 305
BIO: 335
GCHIM: 337
OCHM: 325
SCI: 325

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