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Fullerton, California is home to Southern California College Of Optometry. Fullerton is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution.
Southern California College Of Optometry has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Students commonly pursue studies in medicine.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Southern California College Of Optometry has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Southern California College Of Optometry has 381 enrolled students (as of 2005). The school has a large minority student population.
More complete details are provided below.
Southern California College Of Optometry
2575 Yorba Linda Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92831-1699
General Phone: (714) 449-7450
Admissions Phone: (714) 449-7446
Financial Aid Phone: (714) 449-7447
http://www.scco.edu
Southern California College Of Optometry awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 91 | optometry |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | ophthalmic support services |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern California College Of Optometry in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 91 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Southern California College Of Optometry had a total enrollment of 381 students (381 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| First Professional | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 41% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 53% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 0% |
| 22-24 | 37% |
| 25-29 | 53% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Fullerton, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (714) 449-7446
Financial Aid:
Southern California College Of Optometry participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 123000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (714) 449-7447
Southern California College Of Optometry has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 9 | 3 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 0 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $97,167 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $92,750 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $67,000 | 10 | $66,300 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 15 | $85,467 | 13 | $69,231 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Ophthalmic/Optometric Support Svcs and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southern California College Of Optometry Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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