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Entry-level OTD

University of the Pacific-Sacramento Campus OTD Program

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) · Sacramento, California Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Program length
32 months (8 trimesters)
Credits
120 units
Format
On-campus (in-person, full-time)
Source quote
“an accelerated 32-month, in-person full-time, 120-unit program that spans eight trimesters”

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
0%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2022/2023
Next ACOTE on-site review
2029/2030
Address
3200 Fifth Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95817-2705

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 · 90% average over the last 3 reported years

202320242025
100%87%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 (prerequisite GPA) source
GRE
Not required source
Applies through
OTCAS (centralized application) source
Observation hours
50 hours recommended (not required) source
Published applicant data
Over 500 applicants for 40 seats 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
$132,600

120 units × $1,105.

From the program’s published cost table on pacific.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 the Pacific-Sacramento Campus OTD Program: FAQ

How long is University of the Pacific-Sacramento Campus’s OTD program?

32 months (8 trimesters), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).

What are the admission requirements for University of the Pacific-Sacramento Campus’s OTD program?

Minimum GPA 3.0 (prerequisite GPA). GRE: not required. Observation hours: 50 hours recommended (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 the Pacific-Sacramento Campus’s NBCOT pass rate?

83% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 90% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

How much does University of the Pacific-Sacramento Campus’s OTD program cost?

The program publishes full-program tuition of $132,600 (120 units × $1,105). Living costs are extra.

Is University of the Pacific-Sacramento Campus’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 California

$124,510median annual pay
$85,550–$158,56010th–90th percentile
13,810occupational therapists employed

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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