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Southern College Of Optometry is located in Memphis, Tennessee (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 maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Southern 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 College Of Optometry had 481 enrolled students in 2005.
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
Admissions Phone: (901) 722-3225
Financial Aid Phone: (901) 722-3207
http://www.sco.edu
Southern College Of Optometry awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 104 | optometry |
| Science | 1 | biology |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern College Of Optometry in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 104 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Southern College Of Optometry had a total enrollment of 481 students (481 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| First Professional | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 45% |
| 25-29 | 47% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (901) 722-3225
Financial Aid:
Southern College Of Optometry participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 351700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (901) 722-3207
Southern College Of Optometry has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 2 | 0 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 11 |
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 | 9 | $103,393 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $94,790 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 7 | $77,163 | 4 | $70,044 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $61,950 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 25 | $90,263 | 11 | $70,644 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: 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 College Of Optometry Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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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