Entry-level master's
Samuel Merritt University MOT Program
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) · Oakland, California Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
- Program length
- 2 years (6.25 semesters)
- Format
- On-campus
Source quote
“Program Duration 2 Years (6.25 Semesters) Format On Campus”
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
- Private Nonprofit
- Share taught by distance education
- 1-24%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2017/2018
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2027/2028
- Address
- 525 12th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
83% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 74.7% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 80% | 91% | 50% | 83% |
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 (last 60 semester units (recommended)) source
- GRE
- Not required source
- Applies through
- OTCAS (centralized application) 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
- $119,483
all-inclusive tuition (includes fees and books).
From the program’s published cost table on samuelmerritt.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.
Other programs at Samuel Merritt University
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) — Oakland, 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.
Samuel Merritt University MOT Program: FAQ
How long is Samuel Merritt University’s MOT program?
2 years (6.25 semesters), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Samuel Merritt University’s MOT program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (last 60 semester units (recommended)). GRE: not required. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is Samuel Merritt University’s NBCOT pass rate?
83% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 74.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Samuel Merritt University’s MOT program cost?
The program publishes full-program tuition of $119,483 (all-inclusive tuition (includes fees and books)). Living costs are extra.
Is Samuel Merritt University’s MOT 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 California
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in California is handled by the California Board of Occupational Therapy. How to get licensed in California →
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