SUNY College Of Optometry

SUNY College of Optometry, located in New York, was established in 1970. Offering specialized education in optometry, prospective students can apply for graduate, fellowship, and residency programs at the institution. SUNY College of Optometry awards master’s, doctorate, and combined degrees. It offers courses in optometry, clinical management, and healthcare administration. In addition, students can take advantage of continuing education facilities as well as internship programs for hands-on training.

SUNY College of Optometry supports a number of Greek fraternities and sororities such as Beta Sigma Kappa. Students are also involved in clubs and organizations like the National Optometric Student Association, the Private Practice Club, the Leo Club, and the New York State Optometric Association.

SUNY College Of Optometry Highlights

Where SUNY College Of Optometry stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in medicine.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High faculty salary.
• High female/male ratio.
• Racially diverse student body.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• On-campus hospital
• Library on-campus

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

SUNY Optometry Students

The student enrollment at SUNY Optometry was 299 in 2007 (297 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 3% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 97%.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: SUNY Optometry participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.