OTD Program Graduates
The Shenandoah University entry-level Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy program was started in 2020. The first class graduated in May 2023.
|
Entering Year |
Students Entering |
Graduation Year |
Students Graduating |
Graduation Rate |
|
2024 |
19 |
2027 |
n/a |
n/a |
|
2023 |
17 |
2026 |
n/a |
n/a |
|
2022 |
24 |
2025 |
n/a |
n/a |
|
2021 |
32 |
2024 |
32 |
100% |
|
2020 |
28 |
2023 |
28 |
100% |
|
Total |
120 | 60 | 100% |
SU OTD Program Cost Of Attendance
| Description | Unit Per Category | Cost/Amount Per Category*** | Total | Explanation/Justification |
| OTD Program Tuition | 107 | $995.00 | $106,465.00 | Student Tuition |
| Student Services Fee | 4 | $190.00 | $760.00 | University Required Fee |
| Technology Fee | 9 | $200.00 | $1,800.00 | University Required Fee |
| iM Learning Fee | 9 | $340.00 | $3,060.00 | University Required Fee |
| Parking Fee | 3 | $158.00 | $474.00 | University Required Fee |
| Background Check | 1 | $60.00 | $60.00 | Required Program Fee |
| Drug Screen* | 1 | $45.00 | $45.00 | Program Fee |
| CPR-ACLS & BLS Student* | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 | Required Program Fee |
| OT Lab Fee | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 | One time fee attached to OT 704 course (Medical Toolkit, White Coat, Name Tag, Complete Anatomy Lab, and OT U App) |
| OT Lab Fee | 1 | $30.00 | $30.00 | One time expense attached to OT 740 (DocuLearn) |
| OT Lab Fee | 1 | $205.00 | $205.00 | One time expense attached to OT 830 course (Splinting Kit) |
| NBCOT Exam Prep | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 | One time fee attached to Level II FW course OT-852 |
| AOTA Student Membership | 3 | $75.00 | $225.00 | Required Program Fee |
| OTD Textbook Requirements | 1 | $2,561.00 | $2,561.00 | Student textbooks for program |
| VOTA Student Membership | 2 | $25.00 | $50.00 | Optional, but encouraged |
| Global Experiential Learning (GEL) Electives | 1 | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | Optional (if selected for GEL trip) |
| Student Insurance** | 3 | $4,366.00 | $13,098.00 | Optional (only needed if student does not have their own medical insurance) |
| Total (including optional costs) | $134,764.00 | |||
| Total (not including optional costs) | $116,616.00 |
According to FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), cost of attendance is defined as total amount of attending the program, which includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, transportation, loan fees as well as fees associated with distance education.
*Prices may vary depending on location.
**Price may vary year to year.
***Prices reflect costs from AY 2024-25.
Scholarship Opportunities
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
Rotary Foundation Scholarships
National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR)
The National Association of American Business Clubs (AMBUCS)