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Southern College of Optometry Science & Tech Programs

Southern College of Optometry is a private not-for-profit institution located in Memphis, TN. A Major City Center provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Southern College of Optometry?

Get in touch with SCO are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1245 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104-2211
Phone:	9017223200
Website:	www.sco.edu/
Admissions:	www.sco.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.sco.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into SCO?

You can apply to SCO online at: https://www.sco.edu/apply

How Hard Is It To Get Into SCO?

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Can I Afford Southern College of Optometry?

The average net price after aid at SCO is $16,772. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

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Southern College of Optometry Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 540 students enrolled at SCO. SCO is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

Southern College of Optometry Graduate Student Diversity

525 of SCO’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at SCO, approximately 32% are male and 68% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Southern College of Optometry graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	74
Black or African American	16
Hispanic	13
White	377
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	30
Non-Resident	11

Online Learning at Southern College of Optometry

SCO offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

Academic Programs at Southern College of Optometry

SCO offers 2 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

SCO maintains an open admission policy: Not applicable. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Implied no
• Life experience credits: Yes

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.