Entry-level OTD
Quinnipiac University OTD Program
Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Occupational Therapy · Hamden, Connecticut Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Occupational Therapy
- Program length
- 3 years, full-time (including summers)
- Credits
- 101
- Format
- Face-to-face plus online/hybrid coursework
- Start term
- Fall
Source quote
“ctor of Occupational Therapy program is built on a foundation of 50 years of academic excellence promoting clinical leaders within the OT field. The program is designed to be completed in 3 full-time years (including summer sessions) for a total of 101 credits (starting Fall 2026). Our curriculum consists of 4 components organized in tiers: OT Foundations: Dynamic lectures and seminars focused on theoretical, philoso ... actice. Doctoral Capstone: A 14-week doctoral capstone experience combined with a scholarly project that represents in-depth knowledge in occupational therapy. Didactic coursework is delivered using a combination of face-to-face and online/hybrid learning. Read More + Read Less - National Board Certification 100% Pass Rate Percentage of 2025 graduates who passed the National Board for Certification in Occupation”
Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 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, 275 Mt Carmel Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518-0569
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
100% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 97.3% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 100% | 92% | 100% |
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
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
- $118,785
estimated tuition and fees over four award periods (direct costs).
From the program’s published cost table on grad.qu.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.
Other programs at Quinnipiac University
- Post-Baccalaureate Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) — Hamden, accredited
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.
Quinnipiac University OTD Program: FAQ
How long is Quinnipiac University’s OTD program?
3 years, full-time (including summers), according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Quinnipiac University’s OTD program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Observation hours: 20 hours. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is Quinnipiac University’s NBCOT pass rate?
100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 97.3% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Quinnipiac University’s OTD program cost?
The program publishes full-program tuition of $118,785 (estimated tuition and fees over four award periods (direct costs)). Living costs are extra.
Is Quinnipiac 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 Connecticut
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Connecticut is handled by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, OT Licensure. How to get licensed in Connecticut →
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