Entry-level OTD
University of North Dakota OTD Program
Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) · Grand Forks, North Dakota Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
Offered in Grand Forks, ND and Casper, WY.
Source quote
“Our program offers an Occupational Therapy Doctorate ... Grand Forks, North Dakota, and Casper, Wyoming”
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
- Public
- Share taught by distance education
- 1-24%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2021/2022
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2028/2029
- Address
- School of Medicine and Health Sciences, 450 Stanford Rd, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
96% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 97.3% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 96% | 100% | 96% |
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)
- $78,729
- Total (out-of-state)
- $111,654
Total includes tuition, fees, books and supplies, Grand Forks campus (ND/MN residents / non-resident).
From the program’s published cost table on und.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.
University of North Dakota OTD Program: FAQ
What are the admission requirements for University of North Dakota’s OTD 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 University of North Dakota’s NBCOT pass rate?
96% 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 University of North Dakota’s OTD program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $78,729 in-state ($111,654 out-of-state). Living costs are extra.
Is University of North Dakota’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 North Dakota
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in North Dakota is handled by the North Dakota State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. How to get licensed in North Dakota →
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