Southern College of Optometry: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5530 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1534 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1449 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #31 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #5 of 11 | In Memphis |
| #393 of 1,001 | For Optometry |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 38%
- Graduates
- 530
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.sco.edu
Southern College of Optometry Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
We've calculated the 38% acceptance rate for Southern 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.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 381 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 75 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 31 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 17 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 14 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 11 (2%) |
Southern College of Optometry majors
Southern College of Optometry has granted 135 doctorate degrees in Optometry. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southern College of Optometry.
| Major | Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Optometry | 135 |
| Grand Total | 135 |
Publications & Citations
Southern College of Optometry has published 485 scientific papers with 6,532 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Ophthalmology, Engineering, Physics, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Psychology, Neuroscience, and Optometry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 41 |
| 1994 | 22 | 35 |
| 1995 | 20 | 34 |
| 1996 | 12 | 49 |
| 1997 | 6 | 64 |
| 1998 | 13 | 64 |
| 1999 | 10 | 64 |
| 2000 | 15 | 80 |
| 2001 | 22 | 94 |
| 2002 | 18 | 114 |
| 2003 | 4 | 126 |
| 2004 | 13 | 148 |
| 2005 | 14 | 138 |
| 2006 | 15 | 157 |
| 2007 | 14 | 155 |
| 2008 | 21 | 145 |
| 2009 | 17 | 150 |
| 2010 | 25 | 162 |
| 2011 | 19 | 183 |
| 2012 | 6 | 173 |
| 2013 | 8 | 179 |
| 2014 | 5 | 165 |
| 2015 | 3 | 192 |
| 2016 | 12 | 146 |
| 2017 | 6 | 166 |
| 2018 | 13 | 174 |
| 2019 | 18 | 203 |
| 2020 | 22 | 337 |
| 2021 | 9 | 481 |
| 2022 | 10 | 468 |
| 2023 | 8 | 563 |
| 2024 | 6 | 630 |
| 2025 | 8 | 540 |
Notable alumni
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John Boozman
- Enrolled in the Southern College of Optometry
- Studied in 1977
- Occupations
- business executivehusbandry workerpoliticianoptometrist
- Biography
-
John Nichols Boozman is an American politician and former optometrist serving as the senior United States senator from Arkansas, a seat he has held since 2011. A member of the Republican Party, he was the U.S. representative for Arkansas's 3rd congressional district from 2001 to 2011. He has been the dean of Arkansas's congressional delegation since 2013, when Representative Mike Ross retired.
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James B. Black
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
James Boyce Black is a member of the North Carolina Democratic Party, and a former member of the North Carolina General Assembly, who represented the state's 100th House district, including constituents in Mecklenburg County. An optometrist from Matthews, North Carolina, Black was elected to 11 (non-consecutive) terms in the House of Representatives, and served as Speaker of the House from January 1999 through the end of 2006, when scandal forced him to give up the leadership post. For the 2003-2004 legislative session Black was elected to serve as "Co-Speaker" with Republican Richard T. Morgan serving as the other Co-Speaker.
General info
| Alternative names | SCO |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1932 |
| Motto | Lux et Veritas Light and Truth |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 199 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1245 Madison Ave Memphis, Tennessee, 38104-2211 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 633,000 |
| Phone | 9017223200 |