Entry-level master's

DePaul University Master’s OT Program

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy · Chicago, Illinois Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Credits
102 (quarter hours)
Format
In person
Source quote
“Year* Fall Quarter Winter Quarter Spring Quarter Summer Quarter $11,928 (14 hours) $11,928 (14 hours) $6,816 (8 hours) $6,816 (8 hours) At the 2026-2027 rate, the total estimated tuition cost of the program is $86,904 (102 credit hours x $852 per credit hour). Including the mandatory annual Full-Time Graduate Student Comprehensive Fee of $550, the total estimated complete cost of attendance is $88,004. (*Tuition rat”

Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.

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From the ACOTE directory

Accreditation status
Accreditation
Degree level
Entry-level master's
Institution type
Private Nonprofit
Last ACOTE on-site review
2023/2024
Next ACOTE on-site review
2030/2031
Address
990 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614

Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

89% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 94.5% average over the last 2 reported years

20242025
100%89%

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 (preferred)) source
Applies through
OTCAS (centralized application) source
Observation hours
25 hours source
TOEFL (iBT) minimum
96 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
$86,904

102 credit hours × $852 (2026–2027 rate).

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

DePaul University Master’s OT Program: FAQ

What are the admission requirements for DePaul University’s Master’s OT program?

Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative (preferred)). Observation hours: 25 hours. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

What is DePaul University’s NBCOT pass rate?

89% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 94.5% on average over the last 2 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

How much does DePaul University’s Master’s OT program cost?

The program publishes full-program tuition of $86,904 (102 credit hours × $852 (2026–2027 rate)). Living costs are extra.

Is DePaul University’s Master’s OT 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 Illinois

$99,700median annual pay
$73,360–$132,18010th–90th percentile
7,710occupational therapists employed

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

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