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Indiana University School of Occupational Therapy

Indianapolis, IN

Occupational Therapy Schools Public For-Profit

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Degrees: ppOTD, eOTD

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Website: https://shhs.indianapolis.iu.edu/academics/occupational-therapy/index.html

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About the School

Idaho State University enrolls over 12,600 students as of Fall 2023, with approximately 2,200 pursuing graduate studies; about 57 percent identify as female, 43 percent male, and the student‑faculty ratio is around 13 to 1. The MOT program admits roughly 18 to 20 students annually across both campuses. Graduation rates within the program are high, near 95 percent over a three‑year span, and pass rates on the NBCOT exam have been consistently 100 percent for the last three years.

Curriculum

The three-year, on-site OTD curriculum integrates academic coursework, clinical skills, fieldwork experiences, and a doctoral capstone. Year 1 includes foundational topics such as occupational science, functional client factors, group process, biomechanics, evidence-based practice, and Level I fieldwork. Across Years 2 and 3 students engage in advanced practice areas—including health promotion, older adults, community-focused practice—translational neuroscience, intensive Level II fieldwork, and a 14-week capstone experience where they apply skills in a focused doctoral project.

Facilities

Occupational therapy instruction and labs are based within the SHHS building at IUPUI, located on the Indianapolis urban campus directly linked to IU Health systems. Students benefit from modern classrooms, therapy labs, and access to university-wide simulation and interprofessional learning spaces. Clinical placements are supported through partnerships with IU Health hospitals, local rehab centers, schools, and community agencies, offering a variety of real-world practice environments across Indianapolis.

Demographics

The school exhibits a diverse graduate community, with approximately 68% female representation across all graduate and professional programs, and 50.9% female among master’s level students as of Spring 2024. Under the broader IU Bloomington campus, women comprise around 67.7% of graduate students system wide, and 27% of students identify as domestic students of color—reflecting institutional commitment to equity and inclusion across graduate disciplines.

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Our analysis of IU-OT:

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Student Loan Burden: $149,773

A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at IU-OT, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $149,773. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.

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Cost of Living: Lower than 91% Nationally

The cost of living at IU-OT is lower than 91% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.

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