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NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry
Tahlequah, OKPublicAccredited
- Passed all 3 boards
- 71.4% −11.1 vs U.S.
- Part I, first try
- 76.2% +9.4 vs U.S.
- Entering class GPA / OAT AA
- 3.68 / 323 28 seats, 8.1 applicants per seat
- Est. 4-year cost, out-of-state
- $257k $57k above the federal cap
An older listing says the school admits only residents of nine nearby states; its current admissions FAQ doesn't say so. Confirm with admissions before applying.
Board results
21 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
- 3.68
- OAT AA / TS
- 323 / 315
- Seats / applicants
- 28 / 226
- Supplemental fee
- $75
- Letters
- 3: any
- Other tests accepted
- MCAT, DAT
- Bachelor's degree
- Preferred
Cost
| Who | Tuition / yr | Est. 4-yr total | Tuition figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| State residents (OK) | — | — | not collected yet |
| Out-of-state | $43,175 | $256,700 | 2025, third-party listing |
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 NSU Oklahoma.
Strengths
- Oklahoma's scope of practice includes some laser procedures
- Low cost of living
Things to weigh
- Results based on only 21 graduates
- Possible regional residency limit
- Does not offer in-state reclassification after year 1
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.