Graduation Rate
| Graduation year | G1 – # of Students With On- time graduation | G2 – # of Students with graduation w/in 3 years (150%) | G3- # of Students admitted for cohort | G4 – # of students who withdrew for personal reasons | Graduation Rate* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | N/A | 13 | 3 | 80% |
| 2024 | 15 | 1 | 22 | 5 | 94% |
| 2023 | 16 | 0 | 23 | 7 | 100% |
| 2022 | 18 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 90.4% |
| Total | 57 | 2 | 80 | 16 | 92.18% |
*Graduation rate calculated (G1+G2)/(G3-G4)
National Board Pass Rate
Tuition and Fees
The total estimated cost of the OTA program for the entering cohort 2025-2027 includes tuition/fees (including books via All Access) (69 credits), supplies, parking, required criminal backgrounds, drug screens, liability insurance, and suggested student memberships as of 7.31.2025 is $ 16,295.34. Tuition and fees are subject to change. The table below details the / expenses per category.
| Expense | Estimated Approximate Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| VA Resident Tuition & Fees | $202.06 / credit | $13,942.14 (69 credits) or $13,133.90 (65 credits, depending on BIO) |
| Parking | $375 | |
| Supplies | $50 | |
| Criminal Background/Drug Screen | $220 / 2 years | |
| CPR & Recertification Courses | $200 | |
| First Aid Course | $85 | |
| OSHA/HIPAA Training | $35 | |
| Liability Insurance | $84 / 2 years | |
| AOTA Student Membership | $156 / 2 years | |
| VOTA Student Membership | $50 / 2 years | |
| Books (All Access Tuition Fee) | $22.50 / credit | $1,552.50 (69 credits) or $1,462.50 (65 credits) |
| Health Insurance & Required Immunizations | Varies | Required for each student |
| Additional Background/Drug Screens, CPR (fieldwork) | Varies | May be required by specific sites |
| Approximate Total | $16,749.64 (69 credits) $15,851.40 (65 credits) |
Note: All tuition and most fees are approved by the State Board for Community Colleges and are subject to change without prior notice.
Information Sessions
Attending an OTA Information Session is mandatory in the 12 months prior to applying to this program.
Spring 2026
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2026 | 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Zoom |
| January 21, 2026 | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Zoom |
| February 11, 2026 | 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Zoom |
| February 11, 2026 | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Zoom |
| February 12, 2026 | 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | MEC campus, Room 252 |
| February 25, 2026 | 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Zoom |
| February 25, 2026 | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Zoom |
| March 11, 2026 | 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Zoom |
| March 11, 2026 | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Zoom |
| April 15, 2026 | 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Zoom |
| April 15, 2026 | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Zoom |
| May 20, 2026 | 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Zoom |
| May 20, 2026 | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Zoom |
| June 17, 2026 | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Zoom |
| July 15, 2026 | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Zoom |
| August 19, 2026 | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Zoom |
*Join Zoom Meetings
Meeting ID: 867 4283 3274
Pre-Health students who have questions regarding program requirements or students who need academic advising are encouraged to visit Advising & Counseling.
703.822.6570, Medical Education Campus, Room 302