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Delaware State University MOT Program

Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) · Dover, Delaware Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Start term
Fall
Source quote
“Master of Occupational Therapy ... Admission is to the Fall term only”

Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.

Visit the official program page ↗

From the ACOTE directory

Accreditation status
Accreditation
Degree level
Entry-level master's
Institution type
Public
Share taught by distance education
1-24%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2024/2025
Next ACOTE on-site review
2034/2035
Address
Wesley College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, 120 N. State Street, Dover, DE 19901-3835

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 · 89% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
77%94%97%70%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
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

Total
$64,492

Total includes tuition, program fees and Level II fieldwork, 2 years.

From the program’s published cost table on desu.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.

Delaware State University MOT Program: FAQ

What are the admission requirements for Delaware State University’s MOT program?

Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

What is Delaware State University’s NBCOT pass rate?

100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 89% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

How much does Delaware State University’s MOT program cost?

The program publishes a total cost of $64,492. Living costs are extra.

Is Delaware State University’s MOT 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 Delaware

$102,130median annual pay
$71,280–$138,64010th–90th percentile
490occupational therapists employed

U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.

Licensing in Delaware is handled by the Delaware State Board of Occupational Therapy (Division of Professional Regulation). How to get licensed in Delaware →