Founded in 1872, Illinois College of Optometry is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Chicago (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Illinois.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.  The admission rate range is 10-20% making this US higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 