Pre-Optometry Program Cost
Take the first step toward Optometry School with the UND Pre-Optometry program.
This program is not a major, so your tuition will vary depending on the undergraduate degree you choose. Many in the Pre-Optometry Program choose the following majors:
- Biology
- Biology: Professional Health Sciences Emphasis
- Chemistry
- Criminal Justice
- Engineering
- Forensic Science
- Math
- Psychology
- Sociology
Automatic Academic Scholarships for New Students
You must be a full-time student and enrolled in at least 12 credits per semester to qualify.
If you meet the criteria and submit your admissions application to UND by the priority deadline, you'll automatically be awarded a scholarship. As funding is available, scholarships may be awarded after the priority deadline. All scholarships are subject to change.
Receive Up to $14,000 in Freshman Scholarships
If you meet the criteria, submit your completed admissions application and/or official test scores (if applicable) by the Feb. 1 priority deadline for the upcoming fall semester, you'll automatically be awarded one of the following academic scholarships.
| Unweighted High School GPA | Freshman Scholarship Award |
|---|---|
| 3.90+ GPA or 30+ ACT (1370+ SAT) with 3.00+ GPA* |
$14,000 $3,500/yr for a max of 4 years |
| 3.70-3.89 GPA | $11,000 $2,750/yr for a max of 4 years |
| 3.50-3.69 GPA | $1,500 non-renewable |
You're eligible to receive one automatic scholarship award based on your unweighted, cumulative high school GPA. Renewal criteria apply.
*You must submit official test scores to qualify for this scholarship.
Receive Up to $2,000 in Transfer Scholarships
If you meet the criteria and submit your completed admissions application by the Aug. 15 deadline for the upcoming fall semester or the Dec. 15 deadline for the upcoming spring semester, you'll automatically be awarded one of the following academic scholarships.
| Cumulative College GPA |
Transfer Student Scholarship Award |
|---|---|
| 3.90 - 4.00 | $2,000 $1,000/semester |
| 3.50 - 3.89 | $1,000 $500/semester |
Scholarships are awarded based on your cumulative GPA for all credits transferred to UND as calculated by the UND Registrar's Office. Students transferring more than 120 credits to UND will not qualify.
Can I get help paying for college?
Every year, UND awards more than $105 million in financial aid to help students pay for college. There are several types of financial aid that can help bring down your college costs, including:
- Scholarships - merit-based awards that don't have to be repaid
- Grants - need-based awards that don't have to be repaid
- Loans - money you have to repay
Calculate Your Cost to Attend UND
Several factors can adjust your cost to attend college. Use these two calculators to help determine costs.