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 graduate education. 

2024-2025 Tuition and Fees

The tuition and fee rates for the 2024-2025 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.

SemesterFall 1Spring 1Summer 1Fall 2Spring 2Summer 2
Tuition Rate Per Unit*$1,195$1,195$1,195$1,195$1,195$1,195
Enrollment15 units16 units5 units15 units15 units6 units
Total Tuition$17,925$19,120$5,975$17,925$17,925$7,170
Campus Comp Fee*$210$210$210$210$210$210
Technology Fee$62.50$62.50$62.50$62.50$62.50$62.50
Graduate Activities Fee$87$87N/a$87$87N/a
Program Fees*$216$0$0$216$0$0
Books$800$500$0$300$200$0
Professional Memberships (AOTA & OTAC)$134$0$0$134$0$0
Total Cost$19,434.50$19,979.50$6,247.50$18,934.50$18,484.50$7,442.50
SemesterFall 3Spring 3Summer 3Totals
Tuition Rate
Per Unit*
$1,195$1,195$1,195 
Enrollment14 units9 units5 units100 units
Total Tuition$16,730$10,755$5,975$119,500
Campus
Comp Fee*
$210$210$210$1,890
Technology Fee$62.50$62.50$62.50$562.50
Graduate Activities Fee$87$87N/a$522
Program Fees*$216$0$0$648
Books$300$0$0$2,100
Professional
Memberships
(AOTA & OTAC)
$134$0$0$402
Total Cost$17,739.50$11,114.50$6,247.50$125,624.50

*Campus Comprehensive Fee: Includes Health Center, Recreation Center, Tutoring, Counseling, Library Services, etc **Program Fees: Include E-Value ($100) & CastleBranch ($116) for Fieldwork.

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

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

There are many ways to afford a graduate education. Here are just a few: 

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: May 16, 2024

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 and a Dominican Financial Aid Application. 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.