Entry-level OTD
Abilene Christian University OTD Program
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) · Abilene, Texas Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- Program length
- 29 months
- Start term
- Fall
Source quote
“Program Length: 29 months ... Applications are currently open for the Fall 2026 start date through OTCAS”
Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Accreditation
- Degree level
- Entry-level OTD
- Institution type
- Private Nonprofit
- Share taught by distance education
- 1-24%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2022/2023
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2029/2030
- Address
- ACU Box 28131, 1600 Campus Ct, Abilene, TX 79601
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
90% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 88% average over the last 2 reported years
| 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|
| 86% | 90% |
Source: NBCOT school performance data, retrieved October 8, 2026. NBCOT counts new graduates who passed during the testing year, regardless of the number of attempts. Compare all programs’ pass rates.
Admission requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3.2 (cumulative) source
- GRE
- Not required source
- Applies through
- OTCAS (centralized application) source
- Observation hours
- 40 hours source
OTCAS 2026–2027: $172 for the first program, $71 for each additional one. OTCAS guide.
Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.
Published program cost
- Total
- $109,138
Total includes tuition, books and supplies for the 2½-year program (2025–26 estimate).
From the program’s published cost table on acu.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.
Other programs at Abilene Christian University
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) — Abilene, accredited
Before you apply
- Confirm the current application deadline and whether the program uses OTCAS or its own application.
- Ask for the program’s NBCOT pass rate and graduation rate; ACOTE requires programs to publish them, and NBCOT posts school results on its school performance page.
- Check prerequisite courses, observation hours and GPA minimums. See OT school prerequisites.
- Plan for full-time fieldwork (at least 24 weeks of Level II), often away from campus.
Abilene Christian University OTD Program: FAQ
How long is Abilene Christian University’s OTD program?
29 months, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Abilene Christian University’s OTD program?
Minimum GPA 3.2 (cumulative). GRE: not required. Observation hours: 40 hours. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is Abilene Christian University’s NBCOT pass rate?
90% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 88% on average over the last 2 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Abilene Christian University’s OTD program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $109,138. Living costs are extra.
Is Abilene Christian University’s OTD program accredited?
ACOTE lists it with status “Accredited” (directory retrieved October 9, 2026). Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
Pay in Texas
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Texas is handled by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners). How to get licensed in Texas →
More OT programs in Texas
- Baylor University Entry-level OTD
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Entry-level OTD
- Texas Woman's University Entry-level OTD
- Texas Woman's University, Institute of Health Sciences-Dallas Center Entry-level OTD
- Texas Woman's University, Institute of Health Sciences-Houston Center Entry-level OTD
- The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center Entry-level OTD
- U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence/Baylor University Entry-level OTD
- University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Entry-level master's