The Ohio State University College Of Optometry
Columbus, OH
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $24,408
Tuition (Out of State): $29,055
Accreditation Status: N/A
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 64
Degrees: OD
Founding Year: 1926
Accreditation Year: N/A
Website: http://optometry.osu.edu/
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Average MCAT: N/A
Average GPA: 3.56
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About the School
The Ohio State University College of Optometry is a leader in optometric education in the United States and is the only optometry program in Ohio. It is the oldest university-based program in the nation and was the first public university program to grant the Doctor of Optometry degree. We share the resources of the most comprehensive health sciences center in the U.S.
Curriculum
The fourth year curriculum includes three externship programs that provide extensive training and hands-on exposure to a variety of practice settings, including primary care, co-management clinics, VA hospitals, ophthalmology practices, and community clinical facilities, ensuring a diverse patient base. You will have the opportunity to see many hundreds of patients with different conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes, and other diseases. Clinical externships are available in Ohio and many other states as well.
Facilities
The new E. F. Wildermuth Optometric Research Clinic is scheduled to open in early 2007. This state of the art facility will allow the College of Optometry to continue to be at the forefront of vision research and patient care. The expansion of our research program will provide you with opportunities to learn from the many exciting studies taking place at the College.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of OSU-OPT:
Student Loan Burden: $266,641
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at OSU-OPT, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $266,641. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Lower than 98% Nationally
The cost of living at OSU-OPT is lower than 98% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.
Environment: Urban
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