New England College of Optometry: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4983 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1387 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1309 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #63 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #17 of 24 | In Boston |
| #51 of 1,002 | For Optometry |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 23%
- Graduates
- 529
- Male:Female Ratio
- 24:76
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.neco.edu
New England College of Optometry Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
We've calculated the 23% acceptance rate for New England College of Optometry based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
254 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 172 (33%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 168 (32%) |
| Asian | 127 (24%) |
| Hispanic | 25 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 19 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 11 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 5 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Tuition and fees
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $23,158 |
| Tuition in-state | $23,158 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,158 |
| Fee in-district | $675 |
| Fee in-state | $675 |
| Fee out-of-state | $675 |
New England College of Optometry majors
New England College of Optometry has granted 2 bachelor's degrees in Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Other, 5 master's in Vision Science/Physiological Optics, and 136 doctorate degrees in Optometry. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at New England College of Optometry.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optometry | 136 | ||
| Vision Science & Physiological Optics | 5 | ||
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Other | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 2 | 5 | 136 |
Publications & Citations
New England College of Optometry has published 1,329 scientific papers with 23,020 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Engineering, Physics, Ophthalmology, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Optometry, Psychology, and Surgery.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 8 | 165 |
| 1993 | 6 | 40 |
| 1994 | 24 | 41 |
| 1995 | 26 | 61 |
| 1996 | 9 | 58 |
| 1997 | 18 | 87 |
| 1998 | 16 | 75 |
| 1999 | 16 | 108 |
| 2000 | 54 | 182 |
| 2001 | 46 | 141 |
| 2002 | 55 | 204 |
| 2003 | 40 | 282 |
| 2004 | 33 | 363 |
| 2005 | 44 | 413 |
| 2006 | 38 | 407 |
| 2007 | 38 | 465 |
| 2008 | 29 | 494 |
| 2009 | 40 | 594 |
| 2010 | 50 | 547 |
| 2011 | 28 | 671 |
| 2012 | 36 | 698 |
| 2013 | 52 | 876 |
| 2014 | 34 | 742 |
| 2015 | 30 | 799 |
| 2016 | 43 | 916 |
| 2017 | 59 | 991 |
| 2018 | 57 | 1040 |
| 2019 | 62 | 1425 |
| 2020 | 47 | 1467 |
| 2021 | 56 | 2008 |
| 2022 | 52 | 1977 |
| 2023 | 40 | 2026 |
| 2024 | 49 | 1998 |
Notable alumni
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Irving A. Fradkin
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
-
Irving A. Fradkin was an optometrist and founder and president emeritus of Scholarship America.
General info
| Alternative names | NECO/ NECO NEEI/New England Eye Institute The New England College of Optometry/ |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1894 |
| Academic calendar | September - August |
| Total FTE staff | 156 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 424 Beacon St Boston, Massachusetts, 02115 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 676,000 |
| Phone | 6172662030 |