Chicago College of Optometry

Tuition, GPA, Test Scores, and Application Deadlines

Chicago College of Optometry (at Midwestern University-Downers Grove) is located in Downers Grove, IL. Midwestern University-Downers Grove is four-years, private (not-for-profit) school and offers graduate programs with total enrollment of 2,758.

The tuition & fees for Doctor of Optometry (DO) degree program at Chicago College of Optometry is $46,767 for prospective students in academic year 2023-2024.

Total 620 students applied to Chicago College of Optometry and 202 admitted (or invited to interview) as the acceptance rate is 32.58%. Among the accepted applicants, 66 students enrolled to the school. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.41 and the average OAT (Academic) score is 300.

Chicago College of Optometry Directory Information

Chicago College of Optometry is located in 555 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Midwestern University-Downers Grove is four-years, private (not-for-profit) school and offers graduate programs with total enrollment of 2,758

Chicago College of Optometry Directory Information
Name	Chicago College of Optometry
Parent Institution	Midwestern University-Downers Grove
Address	555 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
School Web	https://www.midwestern.edu/admissions/apply/doctor-of-optometry-in-downers-grove
Accredited by	Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE)

Doctor of Optometry (DO) Tuition & Fees

The Doctor of Optometry (DO) degree program tuition & fees of Chicago College of Optometry is $46,767 for prospective students for the academic year 2023-2024. The tuition & fees is not increased and same to last year's cost.

The next table shows the changes of Doctor of Optometry (DO) tuition & fees along with other program costs

Chicago College of Optometry 2024 Tuition & Fees
	Tuition & Fees
Doctor of Optometry (DO) Degree Program
2019	$42,007
2020	$43,565
2021	$43,565
2022	$45,188
2023	$46,767
Other Health Professions Tuition
Osteopathic Medicine	$79,486
General Program Costs
Undergraduate Programs	$45,946
Graduate Programs	$48,857

Chicago College of Optometry average GPA and OAT (Academic) Scores

The average GPA from enrolled students at Chicago College of Optometry is 3.41 and the average OAT (Academic) score is 300. The OAT (Science) score is 287. Its GPA is lower than average GPA of other Optometry schools. The OAT (Academic) score of Chicago College of Optometry is lower than avarege OAT (Academic) score of other Optometry schools.

Chicago College of Optometry Average GAP and OAT (Academic) Scores
	Chicago College of Optometry	All Optometry Schools
GPA Overall	3.41	3.51
OAT (Academic) Scores	300	323
OAT (Science) Scores	287	315

How To Apply Chicago College of Optometry

To apply to Chicago College of Optometry for Doctor of Optometry (DO), applicants are required to use Optometry Centralized Application Service (OptomCAS). In application process, you will submit the application components required by Chicago College of Optometry. The OptomCAS application dealine for fall admission 2025 is April 1, 2023. The last date of OAT (Academic) test is April 1, 2023. There is no charge for supplemental application at Chicago College of Optometry.

The below components are required by Chicago College of Optometry to their applicants.

OptomCAS Application
One of Optometry Admission Test (OAT), Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), Dental Aptitude Test (DAT), Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT), or the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
Two letters of recommendation.
A good understanding of optometric medicine.
Extracurricular and/or community activities
Interpersonal and communication skills

For detailed description of each component, check its admission page.

Chicago College of Optometry Admission Deadline and Prerequisites
Admission Contacts
Application System	Optometry Centralized Application Service (OptomCAS)
Application Deadline	2023-04-01
OAT (Academic) Deadline	2023-05-01
Address	555 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone	630-515-6171
Email	admissil@midwestern.edu
Admission Page	https://www.midwestern.edu/admissions/apply/doctor-of-optometry-in-downers-grove
Prerequisites	Biology with lab (8 semesters) Anatomy (3 semesters) Physiology (3 semesters) General/Inorganic Chemistry with lab (8 semesters) Organic Chemistry with lab (4 semesters) Biochemistry (3 semesters) Physics (6 semesters) Calculus (3 semesters) Microbiology (3 semesters) Statistics (3 semesters) Psychology (3 semesters) English (6 semesters)