Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Tuition and Aid

Here you will find tuition and fees, as well as options and opportunities to pay for your Doctor of Occupational Therapy graduate degree. 

2025-2026 Tuition and Fees

The tuition and fee rates for the 2025-2026 academic year are outlined below. If your program is longer than one academic year, your tuition and fee rates in future years may increase. Your costs may also be different if you enroll in a different number of units each semester than the tracks outlined below.  

For questions, contact the Office of Financial Aid. Also, review our financial aid and business services policies.

CostAward Year 1Award Year 2Award Year 3Totals
Tuition Rate per Unit*$1,231$1,268$1,306 
Enrollment36 units36 units28 units100 units
Total Tuition*$44,316$45,645$36,567$126,529
Program Fee (Exxat Prism)$210$0$0$210
Campus Comprehensive Fee**$210$210$210$630
Technology Fee*$188$188$188$563
Graduate Activities Fee**$174$174$174$522
Books and Supplies$500$500$500$1,500
Memberships (AOTA and OTAC)$147$147$147$441
Loan Fees***$468$482$387$1,337
Total Cost$46,213$47,346$38,172$131,731

*Tuition and fees are set by the 91导航视频 Board of Trustees and may change at any time. Subsequent year calculations reflect a projected 3% annual increase.

**Campus Comprehensive Fee: Includes Health Center, Recreation Center, Tutoring, Counseling, Library Services, etc.

***Loan Fees for Direct Subsidized Loans and Direct Unsubsidized Loans - First Disbursement Date On or after 10/1/20 and before 10/1/25 the Loan Fee is 1.057%.

Note: The fees listed above do not include other out-of-pocket expenses, including but not limited to room and board, transportation, health screenings, Castlebranch account, background checks, and clinical requirements. Additional course material fees may apply may be subject to change.

Financial Aid: Scholarships, Grants, Loans and Work-Study

According to FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), cost of attendance is defined as the total amount of attending the program, which includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, transportation, loan fees as well as fees associated with distance education.

Scholarships and grants are types of aid that do not have to be repaid and that can help to directly reduce your tuition expenses. View applicable scholarships on our Graduate Scholarships and Grants page.

Financial awards may change at any time without notice. It is the student's responsibility to check information at dominican.edu for the most current award levels. Last Updated: February 12, 2025.

Federal loans are available to help graduate students meet the cost of attending Dominican. Most graduate students are eligible for up to $20,500 each award year in Unsubsidized Stafford Loans. Additional federal and private loans are available if needed.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a FAFSA. Federal loans will be included in your financial aid award. 

Learn about what types of loans are available on the Graduate Loans page.

Work-study is an optional form of self-help aid that allows students to apply for on-campus employment to earn extra money toward their college expenses. Off-campus work with one of our community service partners is also an option.

How to Apply

To be considered for Federal Work-Study, submit a FAFSA and contact the Office of Financial Aid. To learn about other opportunities, visit our Work-Study page.