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Southern California College of Optometry
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Information Summary
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| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
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| Admission
Success rate |
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| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
13 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
N/A / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
385 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Fullerton, CA 92831-1699
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 34,589 (34,589 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 13,148 (2.54 people per house) |
| Families | 7,598 (3.17 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 1,092 |
| Pop. — Asian | 4,760 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 212 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 449 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 23,760 |
| Pop. — Other | 5,886 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Special Focus Institutions — Other health professions schools
| Undergraduate | N/A |
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| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | N/A |
| Enrollment | Exclusively graduate/professional |
| Size & Setting | N/A |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | N/A |
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| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | 4 |
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Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
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| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
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Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Southern California College of Optometry?
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
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| FT Undergraduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Optometry Degree — Tuition | $25,425 | $25,425 |
| Optometry Degree — Required Fees | $283 | $283 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Southern California College of Optometry use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | N/A |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Southern California College of Optometry accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
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| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
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Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
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| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Southern California College of Optometry?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1 | 7 | 8 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Hispanic | 6 | 18 | 24 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 48 | 136 | 184 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 1 | 1 |
White Non-Hispanic | 63 | 102 | 165 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 119 | 266 | 385 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Southern California College of Optometry.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 58 | 96 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Optometry (OD) | 1 | 1 | 53 | 41 | 96 | |||
| Total | 1 | 1 | 53 | 41 | 96 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Southern California College of Optometry Ranks 559th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $69,304 ($73,615 male / $62,838 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 30 (18 male / 12 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 52 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.6 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $528,063 |













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