Entry-level OTD
Notre Dame of Maryland University OTD Program
Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) · Baltimore, Maryland Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
- Program length
- 3 years (9 semesters incl. summers, full-time)
- Credits
- 105
- Format
- Hybrid
- Start term
- Fall
Source quote
“Format Hybrid Credits 105 ... The OTD is a three-year, 105-credit, full-time program completed over nine semesters, including summers ... starts a new cohort each fall”
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
- 25-49%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2023/2024
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2028/2029
- Address
- 4701 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210-2404
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
80% of new graduates passed in 2025
| 2025 |
|---|
| 80% |
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
- 30 hours source
- TOEFL (iBT) minimum
- 80 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
- $90,000
Total includes tuition and fees, 3 years (Maryland residents get a $30,000 resident scholarship).
From the program’s published cost table on ndm.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.
Notre Dame of Maryland University OTD Program: FAQ
How long is Notre Dame of Maryland University’s OTD program?
3 years (9 semesters incl. summers, full-time), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Notre Dame of Maryland University’s OTD program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Observation hours: 30 hours. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is Notre Dame of Maryland University’s NBCOT pass rate?
80% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025 (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Notre Dame of Maryland University’s OTD program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $90,000. Living costs are extra.
Is Notre Dame of Maryland 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 Maryland
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Maryland is handled by the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. How to get licensed in Maryland →
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