Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001689
- Phone: (630) 829-6000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
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Illinois College of Optometry
5700 College Rd, Lisle, IL
History
The Illinois College of Optometry (ICO), located in Chicago, Illinois, was founded by Dr. Henry Olin in 1872. The school is the oldest continually operating optometry facility in the world. ICO has remained a leader of optometry for over 135 years and has been dedicated to providing a quality education to aspiring optometry students.
Academics
ICO provides a doctor of optometry (OD) degree to graduates of it optometry program. ICO's class and clinical programs are considered top-notch, covering a broad range of the sciences and preparing students for work in the field of optometry. The clinical portion of the program has over 150 affiliate clinics it works with the provide students with rotations. 20% of ODs in the United States are graduates of ICO.
Admissions and Financial Aid
Admission to the Illinois College of Optometry requires a certain amount of prerequisite college hours in a variety of subjects be completed. Individuals may visit the website or contact the school for more information. Financial aid is available to eligible students. Eligibility is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which must be completed and submitted.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants Illinois College of Optometry accepts.
Student Enrollment
Illinois College of Optometry has a total student population of about 590.
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Illinois College of Optometry may offer services to students like:- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Optometry (O.D.) Program
- * Accredited by the American Optometric Association, Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (since 1955)
Other Graduate Schools
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Illinois College of Optometry.
- Southern College of Optometry in Collegedale, TN (481 miles away)
- SUNY College of Optometry in Purchase, NY (711 miles away)
- New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA (847 miles away)
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001689
- Phone: (630) 829-6000
- School Homepage