2025-2026 Occupational Therapy Program Cost of Attendance

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99% of freshmen receive some form of financial assistance. We invest $79.5 million in our undergraduate students each year through University-based scholarships and total aid from all sources exceeds $195 million.

You'll get solid career preparation, real-world skills, and a foundation of ethics that will make you stand out. An investment in a Duquesne education pays dividends over a lifetime.

Freshmen Admission Tuition

Cost/Duration Cost Duration Total Cost
Undergraduate (Fall & Spring semesters, years 1-4) $58,658/year 4 years $234,632
Undergraduate (Summer after year 3) $1,956/credit 9 credits $17,604
Graduate (Summer after year 4) $1,895/credit 16 credits (+1 OTD only) $30,320 (+$1,895 OTD only)
Graduate Semester Fall of Year 5 $1,895/credit 9 credits $17,055
6th Year Doctorate (OTD students only) $1,421/credit 27 credits $38,367
MSOT Total   MSOT Tuition Total: $299,611
OTD Total   OTD Tuition Total: $339,873

Post-Baccalaureate Admission Tuition

Cost/Duration Cost Duration Total Cost
Pre-OT Fall Requisites $1,692/credit 11 credits $18,612
Graduate - MSOT Degree (79 credits; 6 semesters total)

$1,895/credit Fall & Spring

55 credits

$104,225

Graduate - MSOT (Summer)

$1,895/credit Summer

24 credits

$45,480

MSOT Totals   MSOT Tuition Total: $168,317
Graduate - OTD Degree (107 credits; 9 semesters total)

$1,895/credit Fall & Spring

55 credits

$104,225

Gradute - OTD (Summer)

$1,895/credit Summer

25 credits

$47,375

Special tuition rate final 3 semesters in OTD program only $1,421/credit 27 credits $38,367
OTD Totals   OTD Tuition Total: $189,967

Additional Costs

Cost/Frequency Cost Frequency
Books/Supplies Approximately $500 Annually
Program Fees (e.g. clinical software membership, background clearances, lab fees etc.)) Approximately $300 Annually
Loan Fees Approximately $850 Annually

Books/Supplies and Program/Loan fees are estimates and are subject to change. The Program uses several textbooks in multiple courses and students may choose to rent or borrow books to reduce costs.

Students may incur additional expenses related to fieldwork depending on their site. These expenses could include immunizations, drug screenings, certifications, apparel, housing, and transportation.

Please refer to Tuition Rates for a complete list of 2025-2026 academic year costs. Tuition is reviewed and adjusted each year by the University.