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Tuition and Fees Doctor of Optometry (OD) Degree Program Tuition and Fees For the 2024-2025 academic year, tuition and fees (in U.S. dollars) for the OD Degree Program are as follows: Full-Time Annual Tuition (in-state) $ $31,630 Annual Tuition (out-of-state, Canadian and foreign) $52,180

Fees

College Fee

$50.00 $210.00 $343.00

Student activity Fee

Technology Fee

Foreign Student Health Insurance Orientation Fee (First Years Only)

$2,532.32

$85.00 $50.00

Clinical Liability

**OD Program tuition and fees are subject to change.

CPR Certification All 3rd year students will be assessed a $40 fee* for Basic Life Support (BLS) training and American Heart Association certification in advance of internal rotations with the University Eye Center.

Additional Costs and Information Instruments

First-year students in the professional program purchase 2 sets of instruments. The first set is approximately $1,900 (due in July.) The second set is purchased at the start of the Fall semester and is approximately $900- $1600 (based on student choice) and is due in September. Second year students in the professional program purchase one set of instruments. Cost is approximately $3300-$3900 (based on student choice) and is due in September. Students in the 3 rd and 4 th year do not usually need to purchase any additional instruments. Books First year approximately $1,100 (usually after classes start). 2024-2025 Academic Year Financial Aid Allotments for Living Expenses A maximum Financial Aid allotment of $18,600 is allowed for rent. The average rent for a student living in walking distance to the college is $1,600 per month. The average rent for a student commuting by subway is $1200 per month. For food and household supplies (including utilities and phone), a maximum Financial Aid allotment of $8,600 is allowed. For all other living expenses, a maximum Financial Aid allotment of $7,150 is allowed. Actual amounts spent will vary depending on a student’s personal preferences. It is recommended that a student make arrangements to have two months living expenses available for start-up costs.

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