Fullerton, CA is home to Southern California College Of Optometry. Fullerton is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Southern California College Of Optometry go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school 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.
Southern California College Of Optometry maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Southern California College Of Optometry is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 385 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Southern California College Of Optometry
2575 Yorba Linda Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92831-1699
General Phone: (714) 870-7226
http://www.scco.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 92 | optometry |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern California College Of Optometry in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 92 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Southern California College Of Optometry had a total enrollment of 385 students (385 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| (Foreign Students) | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 37% |
| 25-29 | 55% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
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.
Financial Aid:
Southern California College Of Optometry participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 123000)
Southern California College Of Optometry has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $115,602 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 8 | $78,151 | 9 | $81,374 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $68,773 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 18 | $97,135 | 15 | $80,979 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(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% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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