Entry-level OTD
Emory and Henry University-Marion Campus OTD Program
Entry-level Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) · Marion, Virginia Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Entry-level Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- Format
- On-campus or hybrid option
Source quote
“Both On-campus and Hybrid options are available ... Entry-level Doctorate (OTD) 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
- 2022/2023
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2029/2030
- Address
- School of Health Sciences, 565 Radio Hill Road, Marion, VA 24354-4219
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
95% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 98.3% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 100% | 100% | 95% |
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
- 2.75 (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
- $82,352
Total includes tuition and fees for all 8 semesters (Fall 2026 cohort).
From the program’s published cost table on emoryhenry.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.
Emory and Henry University-Marion Campus OTD Program: FAQ
What are the admission requirements for Emory and Henry University-Marion Campus’s OTD program?
Minimum GPA 2.75 (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 Emory and Henry University-Marion Campus’s NBCOT pass rate?
95% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 98.3% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Emory and Henry University-Marion Campus’s OTD program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $82,352. Living costs are extra.
Is Emory and Henry University-Marion Campus’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 Virginia
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Virginia is handled by the Virginia Board of Medicine (Department of Health Professions). How to get licensed in Virginia →
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