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Arizona College of Optometry, Midwestern University
Glendale, AZPrivateAccredited
- Passed all 3 boards
- 85.0% +2.5 vs U.S.
- Part I, first try
- 70.0% +3.2 vs U.S.
- Entering class GPA / OAT AA
- 3.69 / 333 72 seats, 10.3 applicants per seat
- Est. 4-year cost, out-of-state
- $300k $100k above the federal cap
Board results
60 graduates tested, Oct 2024–Sep 2025. Parts I–III are first-attempt pass rates; "All three" is the share who passed every part by graduation. The black line marks the U.S. rate.
Part I
70.0%
Part II
90.0%
Part III
80.0%
All three
85.0%
Admissions
- OptomCAS deadline
- Apr 1, 2027 (rolling admissions at most schools, so earlier is better)
- Class GPA
- 3.69
- OAT AA / TS
- 333 / 327
- Seats / applicants
- 72 / 743
- Supplemental fee
- None
- Letters
- 2: optometrist required
- Other tests accepted
- GRE, MCAT, DAT
- Bachelor's degree
- Required
Cost
| Who | Tuition / yr | Est. 4-yr total | Tuition figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| All students | $50,037 | $300,148 | 2025–26, third-party listing |
Totals add a moderate cost-of-living allowance of $25,000 a year and hold tuition flat. They leave out equipment ($4,000–$9,000 in years 1–2), board exam fees and annual increases. Build a full budget for Arizona (Midwestern).
Strengths
- 85% ultimate pass rate
- University-owned clinics on campus
Things to weigh
- 10.3 applicants per seat
Sources: ASCO NBEO Institutional Report 2024–25, ASCO Profile of the 2025 Entering Class, OptomCAS 2026–27 school information, and the school's tuition page. Last checked Oct 19, 2026. Methods and full source list.