Entry-level master's
Indiana University South Bend MSOT Program
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) · South Bend, Indiana Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
Source quote
“the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program is for students who already have a bachelor's”
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 master's
- Institution type
- Public
- Share taught by distance education
- 1-24%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2022/2023
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2029/2030
- Address
- Vera Z. Dwyer College of Health Sciences, Elkhart Center, 1700 E Mishawaka, South Bend, IN 46615
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
93% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 85% average over the last 2 reported years
| 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|
| 77% | 93% |
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
- Total (in-state)
- $47,000
- Total (out-of-state)
- $77,900
Total includes projected tuition, fees, books and program costs, 6 semesters (resident / non-resident).
From the program’s published cost table on healthscience.iusb.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.
Indiana University South Bend MSOT Program: FAQ
What are the admission requirements for Indiana University South Bend’s MSOT program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is Indiana University South Bend’s NBCOT pass rate?
93% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 85% on average over the last 2 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Indiana University South Bend’s MSOT program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $47,000 in-state ($77,900 out-of-state). Living costs are extra.
Is Indiana University South Bend’s MSOT 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 Indiana
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Indiana is handled by the Indiana Occupational Therapy Committee (Professional Licensing Agency). How to get licensed in Indiana →
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