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Southern College Of Optometry is located in Memphis, TN (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution.
Southern College Of Optometry has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The school is known for its programs in medicine.
Southern College Of Optometry does not offer open admission.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To educate men and women in the art and science of optometry."
More complete details are provided below.
Southern College Of Optometry
1245 Madison Ave
Memphis, TN 38104-2211
General Phone: (901) 722-3200
http://www.sco.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 120 | optometry |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern College Of Optometry in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 120 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Southern College Of Optometry had a total enrollment of 480 students.
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| First Professional | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 64% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Memphis, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | not required |
Financial Aid:
Southern College Of Optometry participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 351700)
Southern College Of Optometry has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1 | 0 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 27 | 19 |
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southern College Of Optometry Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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