Pennsylvania College of Optometry

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School Location

8360 Old York Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027-6262

General information

(215) 780-1400

Type of institution:	Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Federal Aid:	Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered:	Bachelor degrees, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificates, Masters degrees, Doctor's degrees, First-Professional degrees
Carnegie classification:	Special Focus Institutions--Other health professions schools
Number of students:	1,739 (2007)
2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee:	$ 50

Mission

The mission of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry is to educate health care professionals and educators, conduct research and provide patient care and rehabilitative services that advance the welfare of the public worldwide.

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