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SUNY College of Optometry
New York, NYPublicAccredited
- Passed all 3 boards
- 89.9% +7.4 vs U.S.
- Part I, first try
- 67.7% +0.9 vs U.S.
- Entering class GPA / OAT AA
- 3.67 / 350 96 seats, 4.7 applicants per seat
- Est. 4-year cost, out-of-state
- $351k $151k above the federal cap
Board results
99 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
67.7%
Part II
91.9%
Part III
68.7%
All three
89.9%
Admissions
- OptomCAS deadline
- Mar 1, 2027 (rolling admissions at most schools, so earlier is better)
- Class GPA
- 3.67
- OAT AA / TS
- 350 / 350
- Seats / applicants
- 96 / 454
- Supplemental fee
- $40
- Letters
- 3: optometrist + science professor; committee letter recommended
- Other tests accepted
- GRE, MCAT, DAT, PCAT
- Bachelor's degree
- Highly recommended
Cost
| Who | Tuition / yr | Est. 4-yr total | Tuition figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| State residents (NY) | $32,200 | $272,800 | approx. |
| Out-of-state | $51,740 | $350,960 | 2025, third-party listing |
Totals add a very high cost-of-living allowance of $36,000 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 SUNY.
Strengths
- 90% ultimate pass rate
- Huge, diverse NYC patient base
- Many residencies
Things to weigh
- New York City living costs
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.