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University of Houston College of Optometry
Houston, TXPublicAccredited
- Passed all 3 boards
- 84.0% +1.5 vs U.S.
- Part I, first try
- 60.6% −6.2 vs U.S.
- Entering class GPA / OAT AA
- 3.61 / 337 100 seats, 6.3 applicants per seat
- Est. 4-year cost, out-of-state
- $293k $93k above the federal cap
Board results
94 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
60.6%
Part II
87.2%
Part III
60.6%
All three
84.0%
Admissions
- OptomCAS deadline
- Feb 28, 2027 (rolling admissions at most schools, so earlier is better)
- Class GPA
- 3.61
- OAT AA / TS
- 337 / 332
- Seats / applicants
- 100 / 634
- Supplemental fee
- $50
- Letters
- 2: academic mentor + optometrist (recommended)
- Other tests accepted
- MCAT, DAT, PCAT, GRE
- Bachelor's degree
- Required
Cost
| Who | Tuition / yr | Est. 4-yr total | Tuition figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| State residents (TX) | $28,504 | $214,016 | approx., derived from the published nonresident differential |
| Out-of-state | $48,204 | $292,816 | 2025–26 |
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 Houston.
Strengths
- 84% ultimate pass rate
- Strong research and residency programs
- OD/MS and OD/PhD options
Things to weigh
- Part I first-time pass rate of 61%
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.