Entry-level OTD
West Coast University-Los Angeles OTD Program
Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) · Los Angeles, California Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
- Program length
- 32 months (8 trimesters)
- Credits
- 120
- Format
- On-campus + online synchronous classes
Source quote
“Program Pace On-Campus and Online Synchronous Learning 120 Credits 32 Months 8 Trimesters”
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 Profit
- Share taught by distance education
- 25-49%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2025/2026
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2035/2036
- Address
- 590 N. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
78% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 85.7% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95% | 100% | 88% | 91% | 78% |
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
- 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
- $110,280
8 trimesters × $919 per credit.
From the program’s published cost table on westcoastuniversity.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.
Other programs at West Coast University-Los Angeles
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) — Los Angeles, 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.
West Coast University-Los Angeles OTD Program: FAQ
How long is West Coast University-Los Angeles’s OTD program?
32 months (8 trimesters), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for West Coast University-Los Angeles’s OTD program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative (preferred)). 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 West Coast University-Los Angeles’s NBCOT pass rate?
78% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 85.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does West Coast University-Los Angeles’s OTD program cost?
The program publishes full-program tuition of $110,280 (8 trimesters × $919 per credit). Living costs are extra.
Is West Coast University-Los Angeles’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
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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