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University of Washington Master’s OT Program

Master of Occupational Therapy · Seattle, Washington Not admitting

Not admitting new students. Not accepting MOT applications; the program continues for currently enrolled students. The program’s website says: “Are Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) applications being accepted? No. We are not accepting applications to the MOT program at this time.” (checked October 9, 2026).

From the program’s website

Degree
Master of Occupational Therapy
Program length
2.25 years
Format
In person
Source quote
“ement keyboard_arrow_down Overview News & Events keyboard_arrow_down News & Events Newsletter Sign Up Donate Calendar UW Home UW Medicine / Education / Degrees Master of Occupational Therapy We offer students several unique benefits A 4:1 student-to-faculty ratio: Each of the 24 students we admit per year receives personal attention from expert faculty in our in-person program. Our student ... ndar UW Home UW Medicine / Education / Degrees Master of Occupational Therapy We offer students several unique benefits A 4:1 student-to-faculty ratio: Each of the 24 students we admit per year receives personal attention from expert faculty in our in-person program. Our students develop strong camaraderie with their cohort and work together with faculty and staff to sustain a collaborative Community of Learning. An interd”

Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.

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From the ACOTE directory

Accreditation status
Accreditation
Degree level
Entry-level master's
Institution type
Public
Share taught by distance education
1-24%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2021/2022
Next ACOTE on-site review
2031/2032
Address
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, 1410 NE Campus Pkwy, Seattle, WA 98195-6490

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

20212022202320242025
100%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

Minimum GPA
3.0 (cumulative (preferred)) source
Class size
24 source

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)
$62,838
Total (out-of-state)
$109,341

Total includes tuition and fees for the whole program (resident / non-resident).

From the program’s published cost table on rehab.washington.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 Washington Master’s OT Program: FAQ

How long is University of Washington’s Master’s OT program?

2.25 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).

What are the admission requirements for University of Washington’s Master’s OT program?

Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative (preferred)). Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

What is University of Washington’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 Washington’s Master’s OT program cost?

The program publishes a total cost of $62,838 in-state ($109,341 out-of-state). Living costs are extra.

Is University of Washington’s Master’s OT 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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