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Suny College of Optometry (SUNY Optometry)
- 33 West 42nd Street
- New York, NY 10036
- OPEID College Code: 00992900
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- General Phone: (212) 938-4000
- President: David A. Heath
- Website: www.sunyopt.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 299
- College Alias: SUNY Optometry

Basic Information
- Student Services
- 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
- Hospital Services Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Other Health Professions Schools
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Graduate/Professional
- Admission Fees N/A
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $75.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
None Available
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number in Repayment | 172 | 117 | 63 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Optometry School | $14,005 | $26,535 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Ophthalmic, Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Other | 6 | 2 |
| Optometry | - | 67 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 299 Graduate: 9 Professional: 290
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 69 Female: 230
- Graduate Gender Male: 3 Female: 6
- Professional Gender Male: 66 Female: 224
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 296 Part-Time: 3
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 7 Part-Time: 2
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 289 Part-Time: 1
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 26 | 9% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 8 | 3% |
| Asian | 132 | 44% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 2% |
| White | 128 | 43% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 20-21 | 7 | 2% |
| Ages 22-24 | 156 | 52% |
| Ages 25-29 | 117 | 39% |
| Ages 30-34 | 11 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 4 | 1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 3 | 1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 354 | 243 | 111 |
| Faculty Status | 155 | 59 | 96 |
| Tenured Faculty | 24 | 24 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 7 | - | 7 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 118 | 52 | 66 |
| Primarily Research | 3 | 3 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 24 | 23 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 123 | 82 | 41 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 89 | 86 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 41 | 41 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 5 | 5 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 29 | 27 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $94,004 (49) | $101,627 (30) | $81,970 (19) |
| Professor | $120,207 (13) | $119,657 (12) | $126,812 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $94,181 (18) | $92,119 (13) | $99,544 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $77,272 (17) | $83,073 (5) | $74,855 (12) |
| Instructor | $34,626 (1) | - (-) | $34,626 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,914 (49) | $83,151 (30) | $67,067 (19) |
| Professor | $98,354 (13) | $97,903 (12) | $103,758 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $77,059 (18) | $75,372 (13) | $81,447 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $63,224 (17) | $67,971 (5) | $61,247 (12) |
| Instructor | $28,331 (1) | - (-) | $28,331 (1) |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 1 | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
