Passed All Parts of NBEO
| Class of |
MCO Pass Rate |
National Pass |
Rate Difference |
| 2021 |
97.22% |
92.46% |
4.76% |
| 2020 |
87.88% |
92.20% |
-4.32% |
| 2019 |
100.00% |
92.68% |
7.32% |
| 2018 |
94.29% |
92.09% |
2.20% |
| 2017 |
97.14% |
90.92% |
6.22% |
Part I: Applied Basic Science
| Class of |
MCO First Time Takers Pass Rate |
National Pass |
Rate Difference |
| 2021 |
86.11% |
77.67% |
8.44% |
| 2020 |
78.79% |
81.79% |
-3.00% |
| 2019 |
91.67% |
74.66% |
17.01% |
| 2018 |
74.29% |
72.93% |
1.36% |
| 2017 |
97.14% |
78.82% |
18.32% |
Part II: Patient Assessment and Management (PAM)
| Class of |
MCO First Time Takers Pass Rate |
National Pass Rate |
Rate Difference |
| 2021 |
94.44% |
89.65% |
4.79% |
| 2020 |
96.97% |
92.56% |
4.41% |
| 2019 |
100.00% |
87.63% |
12.37% |
| 2018 |
91.43% |
89.96% |
1.47% |
| 2017 |
97.14% |
89.26% |
7.88% |
Part III: Patient Care / Clinical Skills Exam
| Class of |
MCO First Time Takers Pass Rate |
National Pass Rate |
Rate Difference |
| 2021 |
75.00% |
79.87% |
-4.87% |
| 2020 |
72.73% |
85.84% |
-13.11% |
| 2019 |
94.44% |
83.88% |
10.56% |
| 2018 |
74.29% |
75.97% |
-1.68% |
| 2017 |
57.14% |
79.05% |
-21.91% |
For more information, please consult the National Board of Examiners in Optometry's
2018–2019 Institutional Yearly Performance Report.
