Entry-level OTD
St. Catherine University OTD Program
Doctor of Occupational Therapy: Entry Level (OTD) · St. Paul, Minnesota Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy: Entry Level (OTD)
- Program length
- 3.5 years
- Credits
- 100
- Format
- On-campus (some online evening courses)
- Start term
- Summer
Source quote
“Format: On campus Start: Summer Time to completion: 3.5 years Credits required: 100 ... on-campus and online evening courses”
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
- 2020/2021
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2027/2028
- Address
- 2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105-1750
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 · 94% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 100% | 92% | 90% | 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
- Minimum GPA
- 3.2 (cumulative) source
- GRE
- Not required source
- Applies through
- OTCAS (centralized application) source
- Observation hours
- Not required source
- Published applicant data
- 188 applicants, class of 48 (26% matriculation), average GPA 3.66 — Summer 2024 entry-level cohort (MAOT and OTD reported together) source
- Class size
- 48 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
- $99,500
100 credits × $995 (2025–26 rates).
From the program’s published cost table on stkate.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.
Other programs at St. Catherine University
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) — St. Paul, accredited
- Entry-level master's — St. Paul, accredited
- Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy (MAOT) – Bridge — St. Paul, candidacy
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.
St. Catherine University OTD Program: FAQ
How long is St. Catherine University’s OTD program?
3.5 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for St. Catherine University’s OTD program?
Minimum GPA 3.2 (cumulative). GRE: not required. 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 St. Catherine University’s NBCOT pass rate?
100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 94% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does St. Catherine University’s OTD program cost?
The program publishes full-program tuition of $99,500 (100 credits × $995 (2025–26 rates)). Living costs are extra.
Is St. Catherine 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 Minnesota
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Minnesota is handled by the Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. How to get licensed in Minnesota →
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