Average

Score: 50/100

Illinois College of Optometry

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Chicago, Illinois 60616

ℹ️

Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.

Outcomes

C+

60/100

Affordability

44/100

Resources

48/100

Experience

A+

90/100

Prestige

13/100

Quick Stats

483

Total Enrollment

N/A

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

N/A

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

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Avg home value near campus: $346,649
Avg rent near campus: $1,858/mo
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🏆 Where Illinois College of Optometry Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#14

Optometry

of 22 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

N/A

Receive Any Aid

N/A

Receive Pell Grants

N/A

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Optometry 121 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Illinois College of Optometry's top programs commonly pursue.

Optometrists

$135k/yr 47,800 jobs

Student Demographics

483

Total Students

73%

Women

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 39%

Hispanic 6%

Black 5%

Asian 25%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 18%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Illinois College of Optometry?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Illinois College of Optometry?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Illinois College of Optometry?

Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.

Is Illinois College of Optometry a good school?

Illinois College of Optometry has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Illinois College of Optometry?

Illinois College of Optometry has a total enrollment of 483 students.

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