Southern College Of Optometry
Location and Contact Information
1245 Madison AveMemphis, TN 38104-2211
USA
Main Tel: (901) 722-3200
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The Southern College of Optometry is a private institution specializing in optometry programs. It was established in 1932 in Memphis, Tennessee. SCO offers graduate optometrists programs in areas of study like ocular disease, pediatric optometry and primary eye care. SCO also offers internship programs and continuing education facilities to its students.
SCO has an active Greek life, as it is home to chapters of several fraternities and sororities, including Beta Sigma Kappa, Gamma Omicron and Omega Delta. Students can also participate in various student clubs and organizations, including the Gold Key Society, the National Optometric Student Association and the Student Government Association. The college also offers placement services to its students.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in medicine.
- Large number of students.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Other health profession schools.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Southern College Of Optometry participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Southern College Of Optometry:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Louis College of Pharmacy | Saint Louis, MO | 1,191 |
| 2 | Albany College of Pharmacy | Albany, NY | 1,525 |
| 3 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | Chillicothe, OH | 1,978 |
| 4 | East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, TN | 13,646 |
| 5 | The University of Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | 30,410 |
| 6 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | Columbus, OH | 53,715 |
| 7 | Purdue University-Main Campus | West Lafayette, IN | 41,433 |
| 8 | Ohio University-Southern Campus | Ironton, OH | 1,831 |
| 9 | Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | 30,300 |
| 10 | Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT | 7,413 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 118 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 1 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 47 |
Students
Student enrollment was 483 in 2009-2010 (483 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 28% of the student body. About 1% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Southern College Of Optometry offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
MEDICINE
- Optometry (OD)