Entry-level master's

Elmhurst University MOT Program

Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) · Elmhurst, Illinois Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Program length
2 years (24 months full-time)
Format
Hybrid
Source quote
“Degree Type: Masters | Format: Hybrid | Time to Degree: 2 Years ... 24 months of full-time study”

Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 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
Share taught by distance education
1-24%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2022/2023
Next ACOTE on-site review
2032/2033
Address
190 S Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126-3296

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

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

90% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 94.7% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
100%100%100%94%90%

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
Observation hours
20 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

Program tuition
$72,000

estimated total tuition, 2-year hybrid program.

From the program’s published cost table on elmhurst.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.

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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.

Elmhurst University MOT Program: FAQ

How long is Elmhurst University’s MOT program?

2 years (24 months full-time), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).

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

Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Observation hours: 20 hours. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

What is Elmhurst University’s NBCOT pass rate?

90% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 94.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

How much does Elmhurst University’s MOT program cost?

The program publishes full-program tuition of $72,000 (estimated total tuition, 2-year hybrid program). Living costs are extra.

Is Elmhurst 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 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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