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SUNY College of Optometry

SUNY College of Optometry

New York, NY · City
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Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

The State University of New York College of Optometry, situated in the heart of Midtown Manhattan across from Bryant Park, is an internationally recognized leader in vision science education, research, and clinical care. Primarily renowned for its competitive Doctor of Optometry (OD) program alongside its collaborative PhD and MS degrees, the institution offers rigorous clinical training centered on treating complex ocular conditions. Campus life is close-knit, highly professional, and uniquely urban, fostering a collaborative culture among students dedicated to healthcare leadership. A standout feature of the college is its University Eye Center—one of the largest outpatient vision clinics in the United States—which provides students with unmatched early clinical exposure and access to an exceptionally diverse patient population.


Wikipedia:The State University of New York College of Optometry is a public school of optometry in New York City. SUNY Optometry is home to one of the largest optometric facilities in the nation, and is recognized as a global leader of excellence in optometric education and vision research.

Location
New York, NY, 10036-8003 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
LGA · New York LaGuardia
6 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Cost of attendance—$93,490
Out-of-state prices
Cost of attendance$93,490
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.sunyopt.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state
Tuition$53,230
Housing$20,200
Food$9,480
Books & supplies$1,100
Personal expenses$9,480
Total of the above$93,490

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Outcomes
Completion
Debt
Middle 50% owe$4.9k–$7.5k
90th percentile$7,600

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Admissions

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Essay prompts

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Student Body
Who enrolls
Family income
$2,618
Age at entry
24.0

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Varsity sports

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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$9M
Full-time faculty
63%
Faculty salary
$12,200/mo
Teaching spend
$69,143
per student
Classification
Carnegie type
Special focus — other health professions
Research activity
Research college or university
$4M research spending · 2 research doctorates a year

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