Founded in 1932, the Southern College of Optometry is a non-profit private specialized higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Memphis (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Tennessee. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Southern College of Optometry (SCO) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Southern College of Optometry (SCO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this US higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SCO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.
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private
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non-profit
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very small-sized
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extremely selective
Name | Southern College of Optometry |
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Acronym | SCO |
Founded | 1932 |
Motto | Lux et Veritas Light and Truth |
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Address | 1245 Madison Avenue Memphis 38104-2211 Tennessee United States |
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+1 (901) 722 3200 | |
+1 (901) 722 3279 |
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The following Southern College of Optometry's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Southern College of Optometry's academic range and degree level offering.
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
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Southern College of Optometry's acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Southern College of Optometry.
Southern College of Optometry has an enrollment range of 500-999 students making it a very small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 50-99 academic employees (Faculty).
Southern College of Optometry is a private higher education institution.
Southern College of Optometry is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Southern College of Optometry does not have any religious affiliation.
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The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.
uniRank provides below the official Southern College of Optometry's Carnegie classification.
Basic Classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools |
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Size & Setting | Exclusively graduate/professional institution |
Enrollment Profile | Exclusively graduate |
Undergraduate Profile | Not classified (Exclusively Graduate) institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Not Classified (Exclusively Graduate Programs) |
Graduate Instructional Program | Postbaccalaureate: Single program-Other |
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This institution has a physical Library.
Southern College of Optometry's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 7,448 physical volumes, 627 physical media and 23 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 6 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. Southern College of Optometry's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.Not reported
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uniRank provides below an overview of Southern College of Optometry's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
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This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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Southern College of Optometry is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1967
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