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Washington University
St. Louis, MO
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- ppOTD, eOTD, MS
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- Public For-Profit
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- 4 years
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Cost of Living: Near national average cost of living
St. Louis, MO is close to the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment keeps the $3,000 monthly allowance at about $2,850 per month. Treat this as a city-level budgeting estimate, not the school's official cost of attendance.
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About the School
Washington University in St. Louis, established in 1853, is a private research university located in St. Louis, Missouri. The university's Program in Occupational Therapy is ranked among the top three in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The program offers a comprehensive education in occupational therapy, integrating innovative research and patient care.
Curriculum
The curriculum includes two entry-level degrees: the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) and the Clinical Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD). The MSOT program is a 28-month, full-time program comprising two years of academic coursework followed by six months of full-time fieldwork. The OTD program spans 36 months and includes additional leadership experiences and a 14-week doctoral capstone project. Both programs prepare students for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination.
Facilities
The Program in Occupational Therapy is housed within the Washington University School of Medicine, providing students access to state-of-the-art teaching facilities and interdisciplinary educational opportunities. The program maintains a low faculty-to-student ratio and offers multiple fieldwork sites nationwide, enhancing the practical training experience.
Demographics
As of 2024, Washington University enrolled 16,399 students from all 50 U.S. states and over 110 countries, including 8,243 undergraduates and 7,289 graduate students. Among the 1,848 first-year students enrolled in Fall 2024, 37% identified as Caucasian, 26% as Asian, 12% as Latino/Hispanic, 8% as Black/African-American, and 11% as international students. The gender distribution was 53% female and 47% male.
Last Updated: Jun 27, 2025