OTD Program Graduates
The Shenandoah University entry-level Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy program was started in 2020.
Graduation Year | Students Entering | Students who withdrew, or did not graduate with the entering cohort, for reasons other than academic performance | Students Graduating | Graduation Rate |
| 2026 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 100% |
2025 | 24 | 2 | 22 | 92% |
2024 | 32 | 0 | 32 | 100% |
Total | 72 | 70 | 97% |
SU OTD Program Cost Of Attendance
| Current Cost | OTD Program 2026-2027 (Year-1) | OTD Program 2027-2028 (Year-2) | OTD Program 2028-2029 (Year-3) | Total Cost of Attendance (total cost of completing the program) (3-yr program 2026-2029) |
| Tuition | 45,980 | 42,800 | 25,208 | 113,988 |
| Institutional Fees (Student Services, Technology, IM Learning) | 2,230 | 2,284 | 2,340 | 6,854 |
| Program Fees* | 345 | 353 | 362 | 1,060 |
| Books & AOTA Membership | 908 | 908 | 908 | 2,724 |
| Fieldwork & Capstone Compliance** | 85 | 85 | 85 | 255 |
| Parking Permit | 175 | 175 | 175 | 525 |
| Loan Fees | 218 | 218 | 218 | 654 |
| Distance Education Fees | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Cost of Attendance (total cost of completing the program) | 49,941 | 46,823 | 29,296 | 126,060 |
Direct Costs: Tuition and fees are set annually and may be subject to change based upon academic year. Illustration based on a 2.45% increase annually; however, fees are subject to change.
Indirect Costs: Indirect costs are estimated expenses that vary from student to student based on individual circumstances and living arrangements.
*The Program Fee covers required educational and technology resources for students (i.e. virtual learning subscriptions, NBCOT exam prep, splinting materials, lab supplies, Nametag, OT Toolkit
**Fieldwork Compliance cost estimate covers standard baseline program requirements (initial background check, annual TB testing, and CPR certification). Some clinical sites may require additional onboarding compliance items (such as titers, vaccines, drug screens, or additional background checks) that may result in out-of-pocket costs for the student.
This table reflects the direct tuition and program-specific costs (including books, parking permits, and fieldwork compliance) required to complete the program. It does not factor in general living expenses such as housing, food, personal transportation, or health insurance. For the comprehensive institutional Cost of Attendance used for determining financial aid packages, please visit the University Financial Aid office website.
| Future Cost | OTD Program 2027-2028 (Year-1) | OTD Program 2028-2029 (Year-2) | OTD Program 2029-2030 (Year-3) | Total Cost of Attendance (total cost of completing the program) (3-yr program 2027-2030) |
| Tuition | 50,290 | 39,456 | 19,091 | 108,837 |
| Institutional Fees (Student Services, Technology, IM Learning) | 2,284 | 2,340 | 1,775 | 6,399 |
| Program Fees* | 353 | 362 | 371 | 1,086 |
| Books & AOTA Membership | 908 | 908 | 908 | 2,724 |
| Fieldwork & Capstone Compliance** | 85 | 85 | 85 | 255 |
| Parking Permit | 175 | 175 | 175 | 525 |
| Loan Fees | 218 | 218 | 218 | 654 |
| Distance Education Fees | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Cost of Attendance (total cost of completing the program) | 54,313 | 43,544 | 22,523 | 120,480 |
Direct Costs: Tuition and fees are set annually and may be subject to change based upon academic year. Illustration based on a 2.45% increase annually; however, fees are subject to change.
Indirect Costs: Indirect costs are estimated expenses that vary from student to student based on individual circumstances and living arrangements.
*The Program Fee covers required educational and technology resources for students (i.e. virtual learning subscriptions, NBCOT exam prep, splinting materials, lab supplies, Nametag, OT Toolkit
**Fieldwork Compliance cost estimate covers standard baseline program requirements (initial background check, annual TB testing, and CPR certification). Some clinical sites may require additional onboarding compliance items (such as titers, vaccines, drug screens, or additional background checks) that may result in out-of-pocket costs for the student.
This table reflects the direct tuition and program-specific costs (including books, parking permits, and fieldwork compliance) required to complete the program. It does not factor in general living expenses such as housing, food, personal transportation, or health insurance. For the comprehensive institutional Cost of Attendance used for determining financial aid packages, please visit the University Financial Aid office website.
Scholarship Opportunities/Financial Assistance
Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG)
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
The American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF)
Virginia Occupational Therapy Association (VOTA)
North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association (NCOTA)
Maryland Occupational Therapy Association (MOTA)
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR)
The National Association of American Business Clubs (AMBUCS)
West Virginia – The Charlotte Prudich, Elizabeth B. Devereaux & Deborah Shamblin Endowed Scholarship