State University of New York College of Optometry Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

The overall acceptance rate for the State University of New York College of Optometry dropped to 22.5% for the application year 2024, with 426 applicants and 96 admissions, marking a significant decrease from 33.3% in 2023, where 140 out of 420 were accepted. Historical data shows a steady decline in acceptance rates; 2023 had a rate of 33.3%, while the previous years had rates of 32.5% in both 2022 and 2020, and 31.7% in 2021. This trend indicates an increasing competitiveness among applicants, as the number of accepted students decreased despite slightly increasing applicant numbers.