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Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MIPublicAccredited
- Passed all 3 boards
- 72.7% −9.8 vs U.S.
- Part I, first try
- 63.6% −3.2 vs U.S.
- Entering class GPA / OAT AA
- 3.71 / 334 37 seats, 6.6 applicants per seat
- Est. 4-year cost, out-of-state
- $257k $57k above the federal cap
Board results
33 graduates tested, Oct 2024–Sep 2025. Parts I–III are first-attempt pass rates; "All three" is the share who passed every part by graduation. The black line marks the U.S. rate.
Small classes swing a lot year to year. Check the school's own outcomes page for a three-year trend.
Admissions
- OptomCAS deadline
- Feb 1, 2027 (rolling admissions at most schools, so earlier is better)
- Class GPA
- 3.71
- OAT AA / TS
- 334 / 328
- Seats / applicants
- 37 / 246
- Supplemental fee
- None
- Letters
- 3: optometrist + science professor
- Other tests accepted
- MCAT, DAT
- Bachelor's degree
- Preferred
Cost
| Who | Tuition / yr | Est. 4-yr total | Tuition figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| All students | $43,344 | $257,376 | 2026–27, same rate for all students |
Totals add a low cost-of-living allowance of $21,000 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 Ferris State (MI).
Strengths
- Tiny class (37 seats)
- Low cost of living
- Same tuition for residents and nonresidents
Things to weigh
- Results based on only 33 graduates
- Rural setting
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.