Costs for Doctor of Optometry - Downers Grove

Cost of attendance budget for Chicago College of Optometry.

Cost of Attendance Budget 2025-2026

The information below is provided to assist incoming students in estimating their monthly budget while considering available financial resources for the academic year (e.g., earnings, financial aid, family assistance). Tuition and fees are billed directly to a student’s account by the University. Budget items are estimated costs based on the average monthly living expenses multiplied by the number of months in the program’s academic year. These costs may vary for each student, consequently, each student should determine anticipated expenses while in school. Please note, student loans are not available during periods of non-attendance (i.e., summer quarter, leave of absence), however, the Federal Work-Study program may be an option to those that qualify.

Tuition and Fees

Optometry – Downers Grove Tuition and Fees
 
Tuition and Fees1st Year2nd Year3rd Year4th Year
Tuition$49,634$49,634$49,634$49,634
Student Services Fee1,5001,5001,5001,500
Equipment Fee6,196000
Disability Insurance Fee48484848
Total Tuition and Fees
(tuition is expected to increase between 2% to 3%)
$57,378$51,182$51,182$51,182

Living Expenses and Other Costs

Optometry – Downers Grove Living Expenses and Other Costs
 
Budget Items/Estimated Costs1st Year
(9-Month Budget)
2nd Year
(9-Month Budget)
3rd Year
(12-Month Budget)
4th Year
(12-Month Budget)
Books, course materials and supplies$02,955$0$0
Personal Expenses: on-campus/off-campus/with parent option2,7002,7003,6003,600
Health Insurance3,7362,8023,7363,736
Housing: on-campus option9,1239,1239,1239,123
Housing: off-campus option16,65016,65022,20022,200
Housing: with parent option3,6003,6004,8004,800
Food: on-campus/off-campus/with parent option4,0504,0505,4005,400
Travel/Transportation: on-campus option (includes auto insurance and registration)2,6382,6383,48410,547
Travel/Transportation: off-campus/with parent option (includes auto insurance and registration)5,4635,4637,25111,489
Average Loan Origination Fees5291,8801,9511,951
NBEO Exam Fees001,5564,017
Total Budget Items/Estimated Costs: on-campus option$22,776$26,148$28,850$38,374
Total Budget Items/Estimated Costs: off-campus option$33,128$36,500$45,694$52,393
Total Budget Items/Estimated Costs: with parent option$20,078$23,450$28,294$34,993