Occupational Therapy

Cost of Attendance

Tuition rates are differentiated by in-state (West Virginia) versus out-of-state residency. For a complete breakdown of costs by semester, including housing, meals, and personal costs please see the year-by-year tables below the summary tables.

In-State Cost of Attendance (Summary Table)

Table based on West Virginia University tuition rates and mandatory fees for Academic Year Fall 2024 – Summer 2025 and is subject to change.

Books, supplies, class, and program fees include health fees, background check and drug screening expenses, mandatory training, AOTA membership, laptop computer, and travel for clinical rotations.

Table showing cost of attendance for residents of West Virginia by year (inclusive of years 1, 2, and 3) and term (inclusive of summer, fall, and spring terms). Cost is broken out by university tuition, university fees, School of Medicine tuition, and books, supplies, class, and program fees. Graduate university tuition per term is $5,013; university fees per term is $693; and college tuition per term is $927. Year 1 total of $23,415, Year 2 total of $21,974, and Year 3 total of $23,684, for an OTD program total for resident students of $69,073. Book, supplies, class, & program fees are provided in more detail in the year-by-year tables below.

*Students assessed for cost of laptop computer.

Out-of-State Cost of Attendance (Summary Table)

Table based on West Virginia University tuition rates and mandatory fees for Academic Year Fall 2024 – Summer 2025 and is subject to change.

Books, supplies, class, and program fees include health fees, background check and drug screening expenses, mandatory training, AOTA membership, laptop computer, and travel for clinical rotations.

Table showing cost of attendance for non-resident students (e.g., outside of West Virginia) by year (inclusive of years 1, 2, and 3) and term (inclusive of summer, fall, and spring terms). Cost is broken out by university tuition, university fees, School of Medicine tuition, and books, supplies, class, and program fees. Graduate university tuition per term is $14,076; university fees per term is $693; and college tuition per term is $1,404. Year 1 total of $52,035, Year 2 total of $50,594, and Year 3 total of $52,304, for an OTD program total for non-resident students of $154,933. Book, supplies, class, & program fees are provided in more detail in the year-by-year tables below.

*Students assessed for cost of laptop computer.

Detailed Cost of Attendance by Year and Residency

Year One

OTD Cost of Attendance (Year One, On-Campus): Resident

Table showing detailed cost of attendance for residents of West Virginia for year one, by term (inclusive of summer, fall, and spring terms). Cost is broken out in categories by tuition and fees; books, supplies, class, and program fees; and personal expenses. An annual total for each category is shown. For year one, resident university tuition totals $15,039 ($5,013 per term), university fees $2,079 ($693 per term), and college tuition $2,781 ($927 per term). For year one, books & supplies are estimated to total $1,508 ($400 in summer, $953 in fall, and $155 in spring); computer $1,518 (fee assessed during fall term); professional membership dues $175 (fee assessed during fall term); rotation travel $0; and lab fee testing, health and background $315 ($150 each in summer and spring, $15 in fall). For year one, room expenses are estimated to total $9,488 ($2,588 in summer and $3,450 each in fall and spring); meals $3,782 ($1,032 in summer and $1,375 each in fall and spring); transportation expenses $1,446 ($396 in summer and $525 each in fall and spring); and other personal expenses $2,336 ($636 in summer and $850 each in fall and spring).

OTD Cost of Attendance (Year One, On-Campus): Non-Resident

Table showing detailed cost of attendance for non-residents for year one, by term (inclusive of summer, fall, and spring terms). Cost is broken out in categories by tuition and fees; books, supplies, class, and program fees; and personal expenses. An annual total for each category is shown. For year one, non-resident university tuition totals $42,228 ($14,076 per term), university fees $2,079 ($693 per term), and college tuition $4,212 ($1,404 per term). For year one, books & supplies are estimated to total $1,508 ($400 in summer, $953 in fall, and $155 in spring); computer $1,518 (fee assessed during fall term); professional membership dues $175 (fee assessed during fall term); rotation travel $0; and lab fee testing, health and background $315 ($150 each in summer and spring, $15 in fall). For year one, room expenses are estimated to total $9,488 ($2,588 in summer and $3,450 each in fall and spring); meals $3,782 ($1,032 in summer and $1,375 each in fall and spring); transportation expenses $2,126 ($579 in summer and $775 each in fall and spring); and other personal expenses $2,336 ($636 in summer and $850 each in fall and spring).

Year Two

OTD Cost of Attendance (Year Two, On-Campus): Resident

Table showing detailed cost of attendance for residents of West Virginia for year two, by term (inclusive of summer, fall, and spring terms). Cost is broken out in categories by tuition and fees; books, supplies, class, and program fees; and personal expenses. An annual total for each category is shown. For year two, resident university tuition totals $15,039 ($5,013 per term), university fees $2,079 ($693 per term), and college tuition $2,781 ($927 per term). For year two, books & supplies are estimated to total $575 ($100 in summer, $330 in fall, and $145 in spring); computer $0; professional membership dues $100 (fee assessed during fall term); rotation travel $800 ($500 in summer and $150 each in fall and spring); and lab fees, health and background $600 ($150 in summer, $75 in fall, and $375 in spring). For year two, room expenses are estimated to total $9,488 ($2,588 in summer and $3,450 each in fall and spring); meals $3,782 ($1,032 in summer and $1,375 each in fall and spring); transportation expenses $1,446 ($396 in summer and $525 each in fall and spring); and other personal expenses $2,336 ($636 in summer and $850 each in fall and spring).

OTD Cost of Attendance (Year Two, On-Campus): Non-Resident

Table showing detailed cost of attendance for non-residents for year two, by term (inclusive of summer, fall, and spring terms). Cost is broken out in categories by tuition and fees; books, supplies, class, and program fees; and personal expenses. An annual total for each category is shown. For year two, non-resident university tuition totals $42,228 ($14,076 per term), university fees $2,079 ($693 per term), and college tuition $4,212 ($1,404 per term). For year two, books & supplies are estimated to total $575 ($100 in summer, $330 in fall, and $145 in spring); computer $0; professional membership dues $100 (fee assessed during fall term); rotation travel $800 ($500 in summer and $150 each in fall and spring); and lab fees, health and background $600 ($150 in summer, $75 in fall, and $375 in spring). For year two, room expenses are estimated to total $9,488 ($2,588 in summer and $3,450 each in fall and spring); meals $3,782 ($1,032 in summer and $1,375 each in fall and spring); transportation expenses $2,126 ($579 in summer and $775 each in fall and spring); and other personal expenses $2,336 ($636 in summer and $850 each in fall and spring).

Year Three

OTD Cost of Attendance (Year Three, Off-Campus): Resident

Table showing detailed cost of attendance for residents of West Virginia for year three, by term (inclusive of summer, fall, and spring terms). Cost is broken out in categories by tuition and fees; books, supplies, class, and program fees; and personal expenses. An annual total for each category is shown. For year three, resident university tuition totals $15,039 ($5,013 per term), university fees $2,079 ($693 per term), and college tuition $2,781 ($927 per term). For year three, books & supplies are estimated to total $90 ($90 in fall and $0 each in summer and spring); computer $0; professional membership dues $100 (fee assessed during fall term); rotation travel $3,000 ($1,000 per term); and lab fee testing, health and background $595 ($170 in summer, $375 in fall, and $50 in spring). For year three, room expenses are estimated to total $9,488 ($2,588 in summer and $3,450 each in fall and spring); meals $3,782 ($1,032 in summer and $1,375 each in fall and spring); transportation expenses $1,446 ($396 in summer and $525 each in fall and spring); and other personal expenses $2,336 ($636 in summer and $850 each in fall and spring).

OTD Cost of Attendance (Year Three, Off-Campus): Non-Resident

Table showing detailed cost of attendance for non-residents for year three, by term (inclusive of summer, fall, and spring terms). Cost is broken out in categories by tuition and fees; books, supplies, class, and program fees; and personal expenses. An annual total for each category is shown. For year three, non-resident university tuition totals $42,228 ($14,076 per term), university fees $2,079 ($693 per term), and college tuition $4,212 ($1,404 per term). For year three, books & supplies are estimated to total $90 ($90 in fall and $0 each in summer and spring); computer $0; professional membership dues $100 (fee assessed during fall term); rotation travel $3,000 ($1,000 per term); and lab fee testing, health and background $595 ($170 in summer, $375 in fall, and $50 in spring). For year three, room expenses are estimated to total $9,488 ($2,588 in summer and $3,450 each in fall and spring); meals $3,782 ($1,032 in summer and $1,375 each in fall and spring); transportation expenses $2,126 ($579 in summer and $775 each in fall and spring); and other personal expenses $2,336 ($636 in summer and $850 each in fall and spring).