Optometry School Tuition 2026
Tuition comparison for 24 ASCO-accredited US optometry schools — in-state and out-of-state costs, sorted by affordability.
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Data: official admissions disclosures · Last updated July 2026
24
Schools
$18,500
Lowest (Resident)
$39,050
Median (Resident)
$51,200
Highest (Resident)
Most Affordable Optometry Schools
The 10 most affordable ASCO-accredited US optometry schools by in-state tuition.
| School | In-State |
|---|---|
| Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry Tahlequah, OK | $18,500 |
| Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State Big Rapids, MI | $19,900 |
| Inter American University School of Optometry San Juan, PR | $21,600 |
| University of Houston College of Optometry Houston, TX | $26,075 |
| The Ohio State University College of Optometry Columbus, OH | $28,864 |
| University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry St. Louis, MO | $29,120 |
| SUNY College of Optometry New York, NY | $30,710 |
| UAB School of Optometry Birmingham, AL | $30,736 |
| Rocky Mountain University College of Optometry Provo, UT | $32,835 |
| Indiana University School of Optometry Bloomington, IN | $33,678 |
Most Expensive Optometry Schools
The 10 highest-tuition ASCO-accredited US optometry schools.
| School | In-State |
|---|---|
| Southern California College of Optometry Fullerton, CA | $51,200 |
| Pacific University College of Optometry Hillsboro, OR | $50,028 |
| Illinois College of Optometry Chicago, IL | $49,905 |
| MCPHS University School of Optometry Worcester, MA | $48,500 |
| New England College of Optometry Boston, MA | $48,168 |
| Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry Pomona, CA | $46,860 |
| Midwestern University Chicago College of Optometry Downers Grove, IL | $46,700 |
| Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry Glendale, AZ | $46,700 |
| Southern College of Optometry Memphis, TN | $43,406 |
| University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Optometry Pikeville, KY | $42,000 |
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