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University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry
San Antonio, TXPrivateAccredited
- Passed all 3 boards
- 63.5% −19.0 vs U.S.
- Part I, first try
- 52.4% −14.4 vs U.S.
- Entering class GPA / OAT AA
- 3.36 / 300 74 seats, 5.9 applicants per seat
- Est. 4-year cost, out-of-state
- $261k $61k above the federal cap
Board results
63 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.
Part I
52.4%
Part II
79.4%
Part III
54.0%
All three
63.5%
Admissions
- OptomCAS deadline
- May 1, 2027 (rolling admissions at most schools, so earlier is better)
- Class GPA
- 3.36
- OAT AA / TS
- 300 / 280
- Seats / applicants
- 74 / 437
- Supplemental fee
- None
- Letters
- 2: optometrist required
- Other tests accepted
- MCAT, DAT
- Bachelor's degree
- Preferred
Cost
| Who | Tuition / yr | Est. 4-yr total | Tuition figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| All students | $44,187 | $260,748 | 2026–27 |
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 Incarnate Word.
Strengths
- Lower private tuition
- Low cost of living
Things to weigh
- 63.5% ultimate pass rate, well below the national figure
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.