Entry-level master's
Colorado Mesa University MSOT Program
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) · Grand Junction, Colorado Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
- Program length
- 24 months (4 academic semesters + 2 fieldwork semesters)
Source quote
“Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program consists of four semesters of hands-on learning and two semesters of full-time fieldwork ... over the course of 24 months”
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 master's
- Institution type
- Public
- Share taught by distance education
- 0%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2022/2023
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2029/2030
- Address
- 1280 Cannell Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
100% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 100% average over the last 2 reported years
| 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|
| 100% | 100% |
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 (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 (in-state)
- $49,522
- Total (out-of-state)
- $75,240
Total includes tuition and fees for the full program.
From the program’s published cost table on coloradomesa.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.
Colorado Mesa University MSOT Program: FAQ
How long is Colorado Mesa University’s MSOT program?
24 months (4 academic semesters + 2 fieldwork semesters), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Colorado Mesa University’s MSOT program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (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 Colorado Mesa University’s NBCOT pass rate?
100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 100% on average over the last 2 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Colorado Mesa University’s MSOT program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $49,522 in-state ($75,240 out-of-state). Living costs are extra.
Is Colorado Mesa University’s MSOT 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 Colorado
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Colorado is handled by the Colorado Office of Occupational Therapy (Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations). How to get licensed in Colorado →
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