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New England College of Optometry

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world rank  6125

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Overview

Founded in 1894, the New England College of Optometry is a non-profit private specialized higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Boston (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, New England College of Optometry (NECO) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. New England College of Optometry (NECO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master'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. NECO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

New England College of Optometry's Control Typeprivate

Entity

New England College of Optometry's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

New England College of Optometry' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

New England College of Optometry's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Identity

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Acronym NECO
Founded 1894
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University Location

Address 424 Beacon Street
Boston
02115 Massachusetts
United States
New England College of Optometry's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
New England College of Optometry Phone Number (617) 266 2030
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of New England College of Optometry 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 New England College of Optometry's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of New England College of Optometry categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at New England College of Optometry.



New England College of Optometry: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
Not reported 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro)
International
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Not reported 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

New England College of Optometry's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


New England College of Optometry's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Not reported.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 10-19% making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


New England College of Optometry's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


New England College of Optometry's Admission Office Admission Office

424 Beacon Street
Boston 02115
(617) 236 6204


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

New England College of Optometry's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 500 to 999, making it a very small-sized institution.


New England College of Optometry's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.


New England College of Optometry's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


New England College of Optometry's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


New England College of Optometry's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


New England College of Optometry's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


New England College of Optometry's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


New England College of Optometry is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities


New England College of Optometry's Library University Library

Yes Visit New England College of Optometry's Library
New England 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 6,334 physical volumes, 287 physical media and 18 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 4 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. New England College of Optometry's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


New England College of Optometry's Housing University Housing

Not reported


New England College of Optometry's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


New England College of Optometry's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes


University Services


New England College of Optometry's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


New England College of Optometry's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


New England College of Optometry's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

New England College of Optometry's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


New England College of Optometry's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


New England College of Optometry's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

New England College of Optometry is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1976


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important New England College of Optometry's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council on Optometric Education


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important New England College of Optometry's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Executive Director of Marketing, Communications and Public Relations


Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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