Estimated Net Tuition
Cost of Attendance Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program
|
OTD Class of 2028 Programmatic Costs |
Year 1 (2025-2026) 3 semesters |
Year 2 (2026-2027) 3 semesters |
Year 3 (2027-2028) 2 semesters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (fixed rate of $12,313 per semester) | $36,939 | $36,939 | $24,626 |
| Student Fees ($400 per semester) | $1,200 | $1,200* | $800* |
| Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment (estimated amount) | $1,056 | $1,056* | $100 (new books and resources not req'd) |
| Background Check | Free- paid by program | Free- paid by program | Free- paid by program |
| Drug Screen | Free- paid by program | Free- paid by program | Free- paid by program |
| BLS/CPR (new or renew before 5th semester) | $80 (price as of May 2025 | $0 | $0 |
| State Registries | $25 | $0 | $0 |
| Physical exam (estimated amount) | $20-$200 | $20-$200 | $20-$200 |
| AOTA membership | Free- paid by program | Free- paid by program | Free- paid by program |
| NBCOT Study Pack (paid to NBCOT) | $0 | $85* (price as of May 2025 | $0 |
| Total Programmatic Costs | $39,320 | $39,300* | $25,546* |
| Living costs for off-campus housing, not with parent or relative | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
|
Food and Housing (Estimated amounts, includes estimated internet access) NOTE: On-campus coursework is completed after 5th semester. Housing costs/location may change during last 3 semesters for clinical education rotations. |
$18,678 | $22,413* | $14,942* |
| Transportation (Estimated amounts) | $3,714 | $4,455* | $2,970* |
| Miscellaneous (Estimated amounts) | $3,176 | $3,816* | $2,544* |
| Personal laptop (Estimated amounts) | $687 | $0 | $0 |
| Personal health insurance (Estimated amounts) | $4,390 | $4,390* | $4,390* |
| Other Expenses | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
| Federal Direct Loan Fees Estimated (if borrowing) | $201 | $201 | $201 |
| Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan Fees (if borrowing) | $1,317 | $1,317 | $1,317 |
| NBCOT certification exam | N/A | N/A | $540 |
| Total Living and Other Expenses | $32,163 | $36,592* | $26,904* |
| Yearly Total | $71,463 | $75,872* | $52,430* |
* Denotes expense which may increase in subsequent academic years based on rates that aren’t yet determined for the year.
NOTE: Health insurance is mandatory for all students during the entire length of the program.
The College of Saint Mary Financial Aid Office offers federal student loans to help you fund your education. To begin the application, you will need to file your FAFSA and add our school code: 002540.
College of Saint Mary Refund Policy
Students who want to withdraw from one or more courses or the entire semester must complete a withdrawal form under Forms in myCSM and receive approval from all listed departments. Students who fail to submit a withdrawal form as required will not be eligible for a refund.
The date of withdrawal will in every case be considered the date on which the written statement of withdrawal is initiated. The date the process is initiated, as stated on the withdrawal checklist, will become the basis for a possible refund of tuition.
Students who withdraw from all classes and are receiving federal financial aid will have their federal financial aid adjusted in accordance with Federal Return to Title IV Funds regulations. See Student Accounts or Financial Aid for more information.
