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UMSL College of Optometry
St. Louis, MOPublicAccredited
- Passed all 3 boards
- 83.7% +1.2 vs U.S.
- Part I, first try
- 72.1% +5.3 vs U.S.
- Entering class GPA / OAT AA
- 3.50 / 318 46 seats, 8.6 applicants per seat
- Est. 4-year cost, out-of-state
- $286k $86k above the federal cap
Board results
43 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
72.1%
Part II
90.7%
Part III
65.1%
All three
83.7%
Admissions
- OptomCAS deadline
- Mar 1, 2027 (rolling admissions at most schools, so earlier is better)
- Class GPA
- 3.50
- OAT AA / TS
- 318 / 304
- Seats / applicants
- 46 / 395
- Supplemental fee
- $50
- Letters
- 3: optometrist required
- Other tests accepted
- MCAT, DAT, GRE
- Bachelor's degree
- 90+ credits; BS preferred
Cost
| Who | Tuition / yr | Est. 4-yr total | Tuition figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| State residents (MO) | $30,560 | $206,240 | approx., from published per-credit rates |
| Out-of-state | $50,464 | $285,856 | 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 UMSL.
Strengths
- 84% ultimate pass rate
- Low cost of living
- Small class
Things to weigh
- Nonresident tuition around $50k
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.