Fast Facts
- Waterloo is Canada’s only English-language school of optometry
- Waterloo consistently places among Maclean's top universities in Canada
- Years of university required before admission to the School: 3
- Program length: 4 years
- Program start date: September of each year
- Number of applicants in 2010: 350
- Number admitted in 2010: 90
- Required overall university grade average: 75%
- Actual overall grade average for 2010: mid 80s (with a range of 79%-94%)
- Minimum OAT score: 300
- Actual average OAT score for 2010: 365
- Number of alumni: 2,785
- Employment rate upon graduation: 100% within 6 months
- The average Canadian optometrist in practice earns $70,000 – $80,000 per year, excluding benefits
- How long does an optometrist stay in the career? Typically life long, until retirement
