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Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry
Fort Lauderdale, FLPrivateAccredited
- Passed all 3 boards
- 80.2% −2.3 vs U.S.
- Part I, first try
- 64.6% −2.2 vs U.S.
- Entering class GPA / OAT AA
- 3.54 / 325 106 seats, 7.6 applicants per seat
- Est. 4-year cost, out-of-state
- $293k $93k above the federal cap
Board results
96 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
64.6%
Part II
89.6%
Part III
75.0%
All three
80.2%
Admissions
- OptomCAS deadline
- Apr 1, 2027 (rolling admissions at most schools, so earlier is better)
- Class GPA
- 3.54
- OAT AA / TS
- 325 / 319
- Seats / applicants
- 106 / 801
- Supplemental fee
- None
- Letters
- 2: optometrist + science professor
- Other tests accepted
- MCAT, DAT
- Bachelor's degree
- Preferred
Cost
| Who | Tuition / yr | Est. 4-yr total | Tuition figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| All students | $43,212 | $292,848 | 2025–26, third-party listing |
Totals add a high cost-of-living allowance of $30,000 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 Nova Southeastern.
Strengths
- 80% ultimate pass rate
- Multi-site eye care institute
Things to weigh
- High cost of living
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.