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Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry
Pomona, CAPrivateAccredited
- Passed all 3 boards
- 47.4% −35.1 vs U.S.
- Part I, first try
- 29.8% −37.0 vs U.S.
- Entering class GPA / OAT AA
- 3.27 / 303 52 seats, 5.3 applicants per seat
- Est. 4-year cost, out-of-state
- $322k $122k above the federal cap
Board results
57 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
29.8%
Part II
61.4%
Part III
71.9%
All three
47.4%
Admissions
- OptomCAS deadline
- May 1, 2027 (rolling admissions at most schools, so earlier is better)
- Class GPA
- 3.27
- OAT AA / TS
- 303 / 298
- Seats / applicants
- 52 / 276
- Supplemental fee
- None
- Letters
- 2: any
- Other tests accepted
- GRE, MCAT, DAT, PCAT case by case
- Bachelor's degree
- Preferred
Cost
| Who | Tuition / yr | Est. 4-yr total | Tuition figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| All students | $50,436 | $321,744 | 2026–27 |
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 Western U.
Strengths
- Interprofessional health sciences campus
Things to weigh
- Lowest board outcomes in the U.S. in 2024–25 (47% ultimate, 30% Part I)
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.