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Indiana University School of Optometry
Bloomington, INPublicAccredited
- Passed all 3 boards
- 72.7% −9.8 vs U.S.
- Part I, first try
- 51.9% −14.9 vs U.S.
- Entering class GPA / OAT AA
- 3.78 / — 92 seats, 6.2 applicants per seat
- Est. 4-year cost, out-of-state
- $289k $89k above the federal cap
The 2025 entering class was admitted without an exam requirement, but the current admissions page requires the OAT.
Board results
77 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.
Admissions
- OptomCAS deadline
- Jan 31, 2027 (rolling admissions at most schools, so earlier is better)
- Class GPA
- 3.78
- OAT AA / TS
- Not reported
- Seats / applicants
- 92 / 575
- Supplemental fee
- $70 (supplemental due 2/15)
- Letters
- 3: science professor required; committee letter counts as 1
- Other tests accepted
- MCAT, DAT
- Bachelor's degree
- Preferred
Cost
| Who | Tuition / yr | Est. 4-yr total | Tuition figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| State residents (IN) | $38,643 | $238,572 | approx., derived from the published nonresident differential |
| Out-of-state | $51,176 | $288,704 | 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 Indiana.
Strengths
- 92-seat class
- Low cost of living
Things to weigh
- Part I first-time pass rate of 52%
- Ultimate pass rate 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.