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Entry-level OTD

University of Puget Sound OTD Program

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) · Tacoma, Washington Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Program length
3 years
Start term
Fall
Source quote
“OTD is a full-time cohort-based program that requires three years to complete ... entering once a year in the Fall”

Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.

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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
1500 North Warner Street, #1070, Tacoma, WA 98416-1070

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 · 100% average over the last 3 reported years

202320242025
100%100%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

GRE
Not required source
Applies through
OTCAS (centralized application) source
Observation hours
Not required 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
$147,310

3-year program, 2026–29.

From the program’s published cost table on pugetsound.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.

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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 Puget Sound OTD Program: FAQ

How long is University of Puget Sound’s OTD program?

3 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).

What are the admission requirements for University of Puget Sound’s OTD program?

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 University of Puget Sound’s NBCOT pass rate?

100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 100% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

How much does University of Puget Sound’s OTD program cost?

The program publishes full-program tuition of $147,310 (3-year program, 2026–29). Living costs are extra.

Is University of Puget Sound’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 Washington

$107,670median annual pay
$83,110–$135,29010th–90th percentile
3,340occupational therapists employed

U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.

Licensing in Washington is handled by the Washington Occupational Therapy Practice Board (Department of Health). How to get licensed in Washington →

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