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MCPHS School of Optometry
Worcester, MAPrivateAccredited
- Passed all 3 boards
- 74.5% −8.0 vs U.S.
- Part I, first try
- 61.7% −5.1 vs U.S.
- Entering class GPA / OAT AA
- 3.28 / 310 59 seats, 9.1 applicants per seat
- Est. 4-year cost, out-of-state
- $335k $135k above the federal cap
Board results
47 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
61.7%
Part II
85.1%
Part III
78.7%
All three
74.5%
Admissions
- OptomCAS deadline
- May 1, 2027 (rolling admissions at most schools, so earlier is better)
- Class GPA
- 3.28
- OAT AA / TS
- 310 / 302
- Seats / applicants
- 59 / 535
- Supplemental fee
- None
- Letters
- 2: any
- Other tests accepted
- GRE, MCAT, DAT
- Bachelor's degree
- Preferred
Cost
| Who | Tuition / yr | Est. 4-yr total | Tuition figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| All students | $53,760 | $335,040 | 2025–26, third-party listing |
Totals add a high cost-of-living allowance of $30,000 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 MCPHS.
Strengths
- Patient care begins in year 2
Things to weigh
- 74.5% ultimate pass rate
- Higher total cost
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.