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Optometry School Admissions

Optometry School Admissions: Know Your Real Chances

With 23 ACOE-accredited OD programs in the US and 17 international schools across Canada, the UK, and Australia — plus a competitive applicant pool — optometry school admissions require careful planning. AdmitBase calculates your personalised match score using OAT scores and GPA against official ASCO institutional data — so you can build a balanced school list with confidence.

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40

OD programs worldwide

200–400

OAT score range

ASCO

Official data source

NBEO

Pass rate tracking

How the Match Score Works

Percentile-based, tuned for optometry admissions

Your OAT Academic Average and GPA are compared against each program’s 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile data from ASCO institutional reports. Optometry schools weight OAT at 50% and GPA at 50% — reflecting that both standardised testing and academic performance are equally valued in OD admissions. We also track NBEO pass rates as a quality signal.

Safety (75–100)

Your numbers are above the school's median — strong admit with potential scholarship.

Target (50–74)

You're in range. A solid application with strong clinical experience makes acceptance realistic.

Reach (25–49)

Below median. Worth including if you have exceptional experience, but balance your list.

Far Reach (0–24)

A significant stretch numerically. Focus on programs where you're more competitive.

What You Get

  • Match scores across 40 optometry programs — 23 US plus 17 international schools in Canada, UK, Australia, and Asia
  • NBEO pass rates for every program — see which schools produce board-ready optometrists
  • Score calculator: enter your GPA and see what OAT score you need for each program
  • Analytics: see your OAT and GPA plotted inside each school's admitted class distribution
  • Application tracker with calendar sync for OptomCAS deadlines
  • ROI calculator: model tuition, debt, optometrist salary projections, and payback timeline
  • Community data: anonymised accepted/waitlisted/rejected outcomes from real applicants

Why NBEO Pass Rates Matter

The National Board of Examiners in Optometry exam is required for licensure in all US states. First-time pass rates vary between schools — from under 80% to over 98%. A program with a low NBEO pass rate may indicate gaps in clinical training that could delay your career. AdmitBase shows NBEO pass rates alongside match scores so you can evaluate both your admission chances and the program’s track record of producing licensed optometrists.

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Compare admission statistics — OAT medians, GPAs, acceptance rates, NBEO pass rates, and tuition — for US and international optometry schools.

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