Entry-level master's

Grand Valley State University MS Program

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MS) · Grand Rapids, Michigan Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MS)
Program length
2 years (traditional) or 3 years (hybrid)
Format
Traditional or hybrid
Source quote
“two distinct academic paths to earning an entry-level Master of Science degree: a two-year traditional curriculum or a three-year hybrid curriculum”

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
Public
Share taught by distance education
50-74%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2020/2021
Next ACOTE on-site review
2027/2028
Address
Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall, 401 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

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 · 97% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
98%100%95%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

Minimum GPA
3.0 (prerequisite GPA) source
Applies through
OTCAS (centralized application) source
Observation hours
Not required 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
$76,140
Total
$78,915

3-year hybrid track. Total includes tuition, books and subscriptions.

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

Grand Valley State University MS Program: FAQ

How long is Grand Valley State University’s MS program?

2 years (traditional) or 3 years (hybrid), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).

What are the admission requirements for Grand Valley State University’s MS program?

Minimum GPA 3.0 (prerequisite GPA). 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 Grand Valley State University’s NBCOT pass rate?

98% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 97% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

How much does Grand Valley State University’s MS program cost?

The program publishes full-program tuition of $76,140 (3-year hybrid track). Living costs are extra.

Is Grand Valley State University’s MS 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 Michigan

$89,910median annual pay
$66,580–$105,72010th–90th percentile
5,120occupational 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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