
The Illinois College of Optometry has maintained relatively high acceptance rates over the past few application years. The acceptance rate for 2023 stands at 69.4%, with 2,732 applicants and 1,895 accepted. This reflects a slight decrease from 70.3% in 2022 and 68.5% in 2021. Historically, the college's acceptance rates were even higher, peaking at 79.0% for the Class of 2022. Overall, the trend indicates a gradual decline in acceptance rates, with significant competition among applicants.