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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry
General Information, Alumni, History, Campus, Students, Faculty, Address, and Tuition
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Information Summary
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On StateUniversity.com (about) |
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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 |
12 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
N/A / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
198 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Bayamon, PR 00957
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 50,687 (50,687 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 16,190 (3.11 people per house) |
| Families | 13,770 (3.41 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 4,373 |
| Pop. — Asian | 175 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 36 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 316 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 44,929 |
| Pop. — Other | 2,583 |
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 | Semester |
| Years of college work required | 3 |
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Special Learning Opportunities
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Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School 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 | $23,000 | $23,000 |
| Optometry Degree — Required Fees | $764 | $764 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | N/A |
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| 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 Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry accept?
| Dual Credit | |
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| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
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| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
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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 Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hispanic | 88 | 110 | 198 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 88 | 110 | 198 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 19 | 32 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Optometry (OD) | 32 | 32 | ||||||
| Total | 32 | 32 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry Ranks 2717th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $43,332 ($43,261 male / $43,527 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 15 (11 male / 4 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | N/A |
| FT Faculty Ratio | N/A |
| Total Benefits | $106,207 |













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