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University of Detroit Mercy School of Optometry
Novi, MIPrivatePreliminary approval only
- Passed all 3 boards
- — No data yet
- Part I, first try
- — No data yet
- Entering class GPA / OAT AA
- 3.46 / 303 35 seats, 6.5 applicants per seat
- Est. 4-year cost, out-of-state
- $282k $82k above the federal cap
Board results
This program has not graduated a class yet, so there are no board results.
Part I
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Part II
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Part III
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All three
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Admissions
- OptomCAS deadline
- May 20, 2027 (rolling admissions at most schools, so earlier is better)
- Class GPA
- 3.46
- OAT AA / TS
- 303 / 291.5
- Seats / applicants
- 35 / 228
- Supplemental fee
- None
- Letters
- 3: optometrist + science professor
- Other tests accepted
- MCAT, PCAT, DAT
- Bachelor's degree
- 90+ credits
Cost
| Who | Tuition / yr | Est. 4-yr total | Tuition figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| All students | $45,500 | $282,000 | 2025–26 |
Totals add a moderate cost-of-living allowance of $25,000 a year and hold tuition flat. They leave out equipment ($4,000–$9,000 in years 1–2), board exam fees and annual increases. Build a full budget for Detroit Mercy.
Strengths
- New school with a small class
Things to weigh
- Not yet fully accredited; first class graduates in 2029
- No board results yet
Sources: ASCO NBEO Institutional Report 2024–25, ASCO Profile of the 2025 Entering Class, OptomCAS 2026–27 school information, and the school's tuition page. Last checked Oct 19, 2026. Methods and full source list.