The following tables describe student achievement related to:
- Graduation rate for the three previous academic years.
- The attrition rate for the three previous academic years.
- The annual pass rate for all first-time takers of NBEO part I, II, and III and the ultimate passage rate for the four previous academic years.
- The retention rate for entering classes (first to second year) for the four previous academic years.
Graduation and Attrition Rates
| Year Matriculated | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | % of total matriculants |
# | % of total matriculants |
# | % of total matriculants |
|
| Graduated 4 years | 12 | 21.8% | 14 | 24.1% | 9 | 16.1% |
| Graduated in 5 years or less | 19 | 34.5% | 20 | 34.4% | 9 | 16.1% |
| Graduated at any time | 24 | 43.6% | 20 | 34.4% | 9 | 16.1% |
| Still enrolled or on leave of absence | 0 | 0.0% | 3 | 5.2% | 6 | 10.7% |
| Completed curricular requirements met, but not graduation requirements | 27 | 49.1% | 30 | 51.7% | 30 | 53.6% |
| Attrition for academic reasons | 1 | 1.8% | 3 | 5.2% | 7 | 12.5% |
| Attrition for other reasons | 3 | 5.5% | 2 | 3.4% | 4 | 7.1% |
Annual Institutional Pass Rates for all First-time Takers of NBEO Part I, II and III
NBEO Part I Applied Basic Science
| Academic Year (9/1 – 8/31) |
# of first-time takers, program |
first-time takers pass rate, program |
first-time takers pass rate, all exam takers |
program difference, % points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 25 | 20.0% | 22.8% | -2.8% |
| 2023-2024 | 26 | 19.2% | 22.2% | -3.0% |
| 2022-2023 | 44 | 9.1% | 7.5% | +1.5% |
NBEO Part II Patient Assessment and Management
| Academic Year (9/1 – 8/31) |
# of first-time takers, program |
first-time takers pass rate, program |
first-time takers pass rate, all exam takers |
program difference, % points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 37 | 21.6% | 26.5% | -4.9% |
| 2023-2024 | 43 | 25.5% | 30.3% | -4.8% |
| 2022-2023 | 39 | 20.5% | 18.8% | +1.7% |
NBEO Part III Patient Encounters and Performance Skills
| Academic Year (7/1 – 6/30) |
# of first-time takers, program |
first-time takers pass rate, program |
first-time takers pass rate, all exam takers |
program difference, % points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 30 | 20.0% | 21.0% | -1.0% |
| 2023-2024 | 8 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| 2022-2023 | 40 | 35.0% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
Program Completion Licensing Rates
| Calendar Year (1/1 – 12/31) |
# of students who completed all program curricular requirements | # licensed, or who passed all parts of an exam series that would permit licensure, in the United States or Canada | Program Completion Licensing Examination Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | 9 | 20.4% |
| 2024 | 52 | 9 | 17.3% |
| 2023 | 48 | 11 | 22.9% |
The information provided was prepared with information provided by the Registrar and the National Boards of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO). It is up to date as of 05/14/2026 and will be reviewed and updated as the NBEO releases scores reports and during the next graduation cycle.