Southern College of Optometry
DR. RICHARD W. PHILLIPS
PRESIDENT
(901) 722-3224 - phone
(901) 722-3328 - fax
Toll-Free - (800) 238-0180
www.sco.edu
Southern College of Optometry is one of only 21 schools of its type in the U.S. Since 1932, it has been recognized nationally as a leader in preparing men and women for the practice of optometry–an independent primary health care profession specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and disorders of the eye and associated structures. SCO awards the Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree following successful completion of a comprehensive four-year post-baccalaureate curriculum in the basic visual and clinical sciences.
Vital Statistics
Fall 2012 Enrollment: Graduate 498
Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid From Any Source: 93%
Tuition and Fees: $27,882
Room and Board: n/a
Founded: 1932
Degrees Offered: Doctorate
Number of Degrees Awarded Summer 2011 to Spring 2012: 121
Student to Faculty Ratio: 9 to 1