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Illinois College of Optometry
- 3241 S Michigan Ave
- Chicago, IL 60616
- OPEID College Code: 00168900
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- General Phone: (312) 949-7400
- President: Dr. Arol Augsburger
- Website: WWW.ICO.EDU

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 614

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Other Health Professions Schools
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Graduate/Professional
- Admission Fees N/A
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $75.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
None Available
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Optometry School | $28,474 | $28,474 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Health Preparatory Programs, Other | 5 | - |
| Optometry | - | 149 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 614 Professional: 614
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 203 Female: 411
- Professional Gender Male: 203 Female: 411
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 614 Part-Time: 0
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 614 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 92 | 15% |
| American Indian | 2 | 0.3% |
| Black | 11 | 2% |
| Asian | 145 | 24% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 2% |
| White | 349 | 57% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 1 | 0.2% |
| Ages 20-21 | 13 | 2% |
| Ages 22-24 | 299 | 49% |
| Ages 25-29 | 267 | 43% |
| Ages 30-34 | 27 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 4 | 0.7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 3 | 0.5% |
Additional Information
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 226 | 159 | 67 |
| Faculty Status | 81 | 42 | 39 |
| Tenured Faculty | 28 | 28 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 81 | 42 | 39 |
| Primarily Instruction | 81 | 42 | 39 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 23 | 23 | - |
| Other Professionals | 11 | 9 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 111 | 85 | 26 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 56 | 56 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 44 | 18 | 26 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $91,593 (42) | $99,518 (19) | $85,047 (23) |
| Professor | $114,377 (8) | $117,971 (5) | $108,386 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $98,542 (20) | $105,770 (9) | $92,627 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,648 (14) | $69,809 (5) | $68,003 (9) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $74,942 (42) | $81,425 (19) | $69,586 (23) |
| Professor | $93,583 (8) | $96,524 (5) | $88,681 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $80,627 (20) | $86,541 (9) | $75,787 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,168 (14) | $57,118 (5) | $55,640 (9) |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
