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Graduation and Attrition Rates

Year Matriculated201720182019
  Class of 2021 Class of 2022 Class of 2023
Graduated in 4 years 46 94% 37 88% 40 89%
Graduated in 5 or more years 3 6% 1 2.4% 0 0%
Graduated at any time 49 100% 38 90% 40 89%
Still enrolled or on a leave of absence 0 0% 1 2.4% 2 4.4%
Attrition for Academic Reasons 0 0% 1 2.4% 2 4.4%
Attrition for Other Reasons 0 0% 2 4.8% 1 2.2%

National Board Exam Passage Rates

The national board exams for optometry are administrered by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO). The NBEO is an independent, non-profit organization whose mission is to protect the public by assessing the competence of practicing optometrists. NBEO examinations are widely accepted for optometric licensure in the United States. Data for the NBEO Parts I, II and III are reported by academic year. The ultimate passage rate is reported for graduating cohort by year of graduation.

Academic Year2019-20202020-20212021-2022
Part I            
UAB 1st Time Takers 49 73% 40 70% 40 63%
National 1st Time Takers   79%   78%   72%
Part II            
UAB 1st Time Takers 47 94% 49 92%  39 97%
National 1st Time Takers   90%   89%   89%
Part III            
UAB 1st Time Takers 47 89% 39 77% 40 75%
National 1st Time Takers   87%   85%   81%
             
Graduating Cohort by Year as Defined by the NBEO (October 1 - September 30)   2020   2021   2022 
UAB Ultimate Pass Rate   98%   96%   90%
National Ultimate Pass Rate   93%   93%   88%