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Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Drexel University
Elkins Park, PAPrivateAccredited
- Passed all 3 boards
- 81.5% −1.0 vs U.S.
- Part I, first try
- 59.2% −7.6 vs U.S.
- Entering class GPA / OAT AA
- 3.38 / 306 126 seats, 6.5 applicants per seat
- Est. 4-year cost, out-of-state
- $306k $106k above the federal cap
Board results
130 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
59.2%
Part II
82.3%
Part III
73.9%
All three
81.5%
Admissions
- OptomCAS deadline
- May 1, 2027 (rolling admissions at most schools, so earlier is better)
- Class GPA
- 3.38
- OAT AA / TS
- 306 / 295
- Seats / applicants
- 126 / 825
- Supplemental fee
- None; Casper test required
- Letters
- 3, or one committee letter
- Other tests accepted
- GRE, DAT, MCAT, PCAT
- Bachelor's degree
- No (90+ credits)
Cost
| Who | Tuition / yr | Est. 4-yr total | Tuition figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| All students | $51,560 | $306,240 | 2026–27 |
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 Pennsylvania (Drexel).
Strengths
- Large clinic network
- 3-year accelerated Scholars track
Things to weigh
- Part I first-time pass rate of 59%
- Casper situational test required
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.