Student Population Changes
The average student population over the last 11 years is 402 where 400 students are attending the school for the academic year 2024-2025.
Total enrollment fluctuated between 2016 and 2025, with 6 year-over-year increases and 3 decreases. It peaked at 413 students in 2018 and was lowest at 381 in 2016. Overall, enrollment rose from 381 to 400 students, a net gain of 19 (5%).
The following table and chart illustrate the changes in student population by gender at SUNY College of Optometry since 2015.
Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity Changes
The percentage of white students is 35.25% and the percentage of black students is 3.75% at SUNY College of Optometry. 41.00% of enrolled students is Asian. Hispanic students comprise 8.00% of the student body.
Over the past 10 years, the racial composition has shifted. The percentage of white students decreased from 44.62% to 35.25%. Asian enrollment grew from 36.75% to 41.00%. Black student enrollment increased from 1.84% to 3.75%. Hispanic student representation expanded from 2.89% to 8.00%.
The overall racial diversity, measured by the Census Bureau Diversity Index, is 0.6994 which indicates that moderately diverse. This increased from 0.6627 a decade ago, suggesting that racial diversity has improved.
The following table and chart illustrate the student population trends by race/ethnicity at SUNY College of Optometry over the past 11 years (2015-2025).
Distance Learning (Online Courses) Enrollment Changes
SUNY College of Optometry does not offer online degree/certificate programs. All Students have enrolled in on-campus programs.