Entry-level OTD
Drake University OTD Program
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) · Des Moines, Iowa Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- Program length
- 3 years (full-time)
Open to applicants with at least three years of undergraduate coursework.
Source quote
“Designed for those with at least three years of undergraduate coursework, including specified prerequisites, this three-year, full-tim[e program]”
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
- 2025/2026
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2032/2033
- Address
- College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2057 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311-2911
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
98% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 98.7% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 98% | 98% |
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
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
- $163,616
3 years, 2025–2028 (before scholarships).
From the program’s published cost table on drake.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.
Drake University OTD Program: FAQ
How long is Drake University’s OTD program?
3 years (full-time), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Drake University’s OTD program?
Observation hours: not required. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is Drake University’s NBCOT pass rate?
98% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 98.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Drake University’s OTD program cost?
The program publishes full-program tuition of $163,616 (3 years, 2025–2028 (before scholarships)). Living costs are extra.
Is Drake 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 Iowa
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Iowa is handled by the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy. How to get licensed in Iowa →
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