2026-2027 Occupational Therapy Program Cost of Attendance
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Freshmen Admission Tuition
| Cost/Duration | Cost | Duration | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (Fall & Spring semesters, years 1-4) | $61,152/year | 4 years | $244,608 |
| Undergraduate (Summer after year 3) | $2,039/credit | 9 credits | $18,351 |
| Graduate (Summer after year 4) | $1,976/credit | 16 credits (+1 OTD only) | $31,616 (+$1,976 OTD only) |
| Graduate Semester Fall of Year 5 | $1,976/credit | 9 credits | $17,784 |
| 6th Year Doctorate (OTD students only) | $1,482/credit | 27 credits | $40,014 |
| MSOT Total | MSOT Tuition Total: | $312,359 | |
| OTD Total | OTD Tuition Total: | $354,349 |
Post-Baccalaureate Admission Tuition
| Cost/Duration | Cost | Duration | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-OT Fall Requisites (if elected) | $1,976/credit | 11 credits | $21,736 |
| Graduate - MSOT Degree (79 credits; 6 semesters total) |
$1,976/credit Fall & Spring |
55 credits |
$108,680 |
| Graduate - MSOT (Summer) |
$1,976/credit Summer |
24 credits |
$47,424 |
| MSOT Totals | MSOT Tuition Total: | $177,840 | |
| Graduate - OTD Degree (107 credits; 9 semesters total) |
$1,976/credit Fall & Spring |
55 credits |
$108,680 |
| Graduate - OTD (Summer) |
$1,976/credit Summer |
25 credits |
$49,400 |
| Special tuition rate final 3 semesters in OTD program only | $1,482/credit | 27 credits | $40,014 |
| OTD Totals | OTD Tuition Total: | $219,830 |
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/capstone depending on their site. These expenses could include immunizations, drug screenings, certifications, apparel, housing, and transportation and parking.
There are no distance education fees.
Even though we do not have a distance-education fee, according to FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), cost of attendance is defined as total amount of attending the program, which includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, transportation, loan fees as well as fees associated with distance education.
Please refer to Tuition Rates for a complete list of 2026-2027 academic year costs. Tuition is reviewed and adjusted each year by the University.