Illinois College of Optometry: Review & Facts

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Illinois College of Optometry is a graduate and professional, private not-for-profit school with 485 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1872 and is one of the 53 colleges and schools located in Chicago, Illinois.

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Academic Offerings

At Illinois College of Optometry you can get your doctoral degree.

Illinois College of Optometry follows a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and offers the only major, Optometry. Read the details about Curriculum offered at this college and see the program Rating.

Student to faculty ratio at Illinois College of Optometry is very good: 7:1. Find out more information about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
No
The graduate application fee is $50.00. The first-professional application fee is $75.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Illinois College of Optometry and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (312) 949-7400 or check Illinois College of Optometry Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,700
Medium
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Illinois College of Optometry, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Illinois College of Optometry offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 200 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable -- roughly $5,700 annually.

Based on the college crime numbers, Illinois College of Optometry seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Illinois College of Optometry Location and Address

Postal Address:
Illinois College of Optometry
3241 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, Illinois
60616-3878, USA
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