Illinois College Of Optometry
Chicago, IL
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $41,984
Tuition (Out of State): $41,984
Accreditation Status: N/A
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 164
Degrees: N/A
Founding Year: 1872
Accreditation Year: N/A
Website: http://www.ico.edu/
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📄 Application Information
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Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: N/A
Average GPA: 3.38
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About the School
Illinois College of Optometry was founded in 1872 by Henry Olin. Over the years, through mergers and consolidations, it has established itself as one of the world's leading urban optometric institutions and has been serving the Chicagoland community for over 130 years.
Curriculum
The clinical program is designed to permit the student to develop clinical and interpersonal skills beginning in the lecture-laboratory setting and progressing to a one-to-one relationship between student and patient. As the student advances through the professional program, patient contact increases. During the first two years of study, students receive clinical training designed to acclimate them to the patient care environment. Initial experiences in the Community Screening Program and the Eyewear Center provide a foundation for direct patient care in both Primary Eye Care and specialty services. The third year program more fully integrates students into direct patient care activities. The fourth year is devoted to patient care as a full-time activity.
Facilities
The Illinois Eye Institute (IEI) is the clinical arm of the Illinois College of Optometry and manages over 70,000 patient visits annually. IEI is a multi-specialty eye care center that serves patients from metropolitan Chicago, the United States and throughout the world. Eyecare professionals at the forefront of their profession combine their expertise to bring patients the latest developments in vision correction, diagnosis of eye disease and comprehensive treatment. All members of the professional staff hold a faculty appointment at either the Illinois College of Optometry or University of Chicago. IEI is the top Medicaid provider in the state of Illinois for eye care.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of ICO:
Student Loan Burden: $421,041
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at ICO, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $421,041. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Highest 48% Nationally
The cost of living at ICO is among the top 48% of all medical schools. Take this into consideration when considering loan burden.
Environment: Urban
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School Address: 3241 South Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60616
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