Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry (2026): OAT Requirements, Admissions, and Tuition | OAT Destroyer | DAT Destroyer | Dr. Jim Romano

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Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry (WesternU) is a growing optometry program located in Pomona, California. WesternU offers a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree within a health sciences university environment, providing students with unique interprofessional education opportunities alongside medical, dental, pharmacy, and other health professions students. The college emphasizes primary care optometry, ocular disease management, and community-based clinical training.

About Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry

Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE). Students gain clinical experience through the Western University Eye Care Institute and affiliated clinical sites throughout Southern California.

• Location: Pomona, California
• Degree Offered: Doctor of Optometry (OD)
• Accreditation: Accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE)
• Clinical Facility: Western University Eye Care Institute and affiliated clinical sites, Southern California

OAT Requirements

Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry is a competitive program. Competitive applicants typically present:

• Academic Average (AA): approximately 320–350+
• Total Science (TS): approximately 320–350+
• Overall GPA: ~3.2+
• Science GPA: ~3.1+

Admissions Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• Completion of required science prerequisites (Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Math, Statistics)
• OAT scores (typically taken within the last 2–3 years)
• Letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
• Optometry shadowing experience strongly recommended
• Applications submitted through OptomCAS

Tuition and Costs (2026)

Estimated annual tuition:

• All students: ~$40,000–$50,000 per year

Prospective students should verify current figures directly with Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry.

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