Entry-level OTD
Cleveland State University OTD Program
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) · Cleveland, Ohio Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- Program length
- 3 years
- Start term
- Fall
Source quote
“Total Cost of Program (3 Year Program 2025-2028) ... accepting Applications until October 15, 2026 for Fall 2027 start”
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
- Public
- Share taught by distance education
- 1-24%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2022/2023
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2029/2030
- Address
- 2121 Euclid Avenue, HS 101, Cleveland, OH 44115
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
92% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 95% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 100% | 93% | 92% |
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
- 3.0 (prerequisite GPA) source
- GRE
- Required source
- Applies through
- OTCAS (centralized application) 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
- Program tuition
- $66,217
3-year program, 2025–2028.
From the program’s published cost table on health.csuohio.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.
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.
Cleveland State University OTD Program: FAQ
How long is Cleveland State University’s OTD program?
3 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Cleveland State University’s OTD program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (prerequisite GPA). GRE: required. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is Cleveland State University’s NBCOT pass rate?
92% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 95% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Cleveland State University’s OTD program cost?
The program publishes full-program tuition of $66,217 (3-year program, 2025–2028). Living costs are extra.
Is Cleveland State 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 Ohio
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Ohio is handled by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board. How to get licensed in Ohio →
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