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UMSL College of Optometry

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UMSL College of Optometry

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Founded: 1980

Location: Marillac Hall (south-side of campus)

Enrollment: 172 full-time students, 33% male, 66% female

Geographic Representation: 29% from Missouri, 71% from 25 other states with two international student

Degrees Offered: Doctor of Optometry

Faculty: 23 full time, Over 75 part-time adjunct instructors and preceptors 100% hold highest degree in their discipline

Student-to-Faculty Ratio: approximately 8-to-1

Average Class Size: 48

Graduation Rate: 98%

National Board Success Rate: 92% to 100% pass all parts before graduation

Placement: 100% of graduates are employed or attending a residency or graduate school at the time of licensure

First Professional Year Profile: Average OAT scores: 315: average incoming GPA of 3.47

Unique Features: Class size 30% smaller than the average of other schools and colleges of optometry; excellent and diverse clinical experience with over 100 externship sites

Scholarship and Financial Aid: Merit and need-based scholarships, Federal financial aid, Endowment Scholarships, Internal Optometry Scholarships, Military Scholarships, Partners In Education Scholarships. Students enrolled in the professional degree program are selected from a diverse pool of applicants representing all fifty states, the District of Columbia and fourteen countries. During the rigorous four year course of study students demonstrate that they have attained competency to the level of a new practitioner within six domains, [patient care, optometric knowledge, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, practice-based learning and improvement and systems-based learning] assessed via a series of examinations, proficiencies and evaluations of clinical skills. In addition, prior to graduation all students have taken the three-part examination administered by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO). In 2013, 97.4% of our students had passed the examinations before graduation compared to the national average of 90.3%.

12/15/2025

12/12/2025

UMSL Optometry students enjoyed the first annual Late Night Breakfast featuring Chris' Pancakes. It was a perfect study break and provided the much needed fuel to get ready for final exams next week. Good luck to all of our students!

12/10/2025

Congratulations to the first inductees into the Missouri Optometry Hall of Fame! Dr. Anne Ream, Dr. James A. DeClue, Dr. Robert A. Koetting, and Dr. Frank Fontana were honored for their incredible contributions to the field of optometry, both in Missouri and across the nation. We’re proud to partner with the Missouri Optometric Association to recognize these four trailblazers!

12/08/2025

Bassiclaus always brings out the holiday spirit in our students!

12/04/2025

As a puppy raiser for the nonprofit Dogs Inc, Pellegrino is training a puppy named Electra to serve as a guide dog.

12/03/2025

Manushev, who speaks Bulgarian and Spanish, was also a member of the Bridge Program before starting her studies at UMSL.

Address

7800 Natural Bridge Road, Marillac Hall
St. Louis, MO
63121

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

(314) 516-6263

Website

http://optometry.umsl.edu/

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