Entry-level OTD
Washington University OTD Program
Clinical Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) · St. Louis, Missouri Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Clinical Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- Program length
- 36 months (full-time)
- Credits
- 106
Source quote
“106 credit hours over a three-year period. The OTD degree program is a 36-month, full-time program”
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
- 0%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2024/2025
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2034/2035
- Address
- School of Medicine, 4444 Forest Park Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108
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 · 98.7% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 99% | 100% | 96% | 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
- 3.25 (cumulative) source
- GRE
- Not required source
- Applies through
- OTCAS (centralized application) 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
- $143,100
3-year program, 2025–2028.
From the program’s published cost table on ot.wustl.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.
Other programs at Washington University
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) — St. Louis, accredited
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.
Washington University OTD Program: FAQ
How long is Washington University’s OTD program?
36 months (full-time), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Washington University’s OTD program?
Minimum GPA 3.25 (cumulative). GRE: not required. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is Washington University’s NBCOT pass rate?
100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 98.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Washington University’s OTD program cost?
The program publishes full-program tuition of $143,100 (3-year program, 2025–2028). Living costs are extra.
Is Washington 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 Missouri
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Missouri is handled by the Missouri Board of Occupational Therapy. How to get licensed in Missouri →
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