Cost of Tuition and Other Information
Cost of Attendance
|
Current Cost |
OTM Program Summer Semester 1 FL Resident* |
OTM Program Fall Semester 2 FL Resident* |
OTM Program Spring Semester 3 FL Resident* |
OTM Program Year FL Resident* |
Total Cost of Program (2-yr program 2026-2028)
|
|
Tuition |
$3,675.43 |
$4,343.69 |
$4,343.69 |
$12,362.81 |
$24,725.62 |
|
Student Fee |
$786.94 |
$930.02 |
$930.02 |
$2,646.98 |
$5,293.96 |
|
Book & Supplies |
$1,138.00 |
$1,138.00 |
$1,138.00 |
$3,414.00 |
$6,828.00 |
|
Loan Fees |
$149.00 |
$149.00 |
$149.00 |
$447.00 |
$894.00 |
|
Distance Education Fees |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total Cost of Tuition Per Semester |
$5,749.37 |
$6,560.71 |
$6,560.71 |
$18,870.79 |
$37,741.58 |
This table shows the tuition increase effective Fall 2026.
*Students may apply for Florida residency after one year. Must have appropriate documentation to claim residency.
According to FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), cost of attendance is defined as total amount of attending the program, which includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, transportation, loan fees as well as fees associated with distance education.
Residency Status: Costs reflect Florida Resident tuition and fee rates. Non-resident students will incur additional tuition and fee charges. Additional nonresident fees equal $704.42 per credit hour.
Books & Supplies: Estimates include required textbooks, lab materials, uniforms, and essential instructional supplies. Actual costs may vary by vendor and course requirements.
Loan Fees: Estimated based on standard federal student loan origination fees and may change annually.
Distance Education Fees: No additional fees are currently assessed for distance or hybrid course delivery.
Additional Expenses (Not Included):
- Housing and meals
- Transportation and parking
- Health insurance and immunizations
- Fieldwork-related expenses (e.g., travel, background checks, drug screening, site onboarding requirements, professional attire)
- Professional liability insurance (if required by fieldwork sites)
- State and/or National Conference registration and associated expenses
This financial disclosure is provided in accordance with ACOTE Standards Section A.4.1 and A.4.2, ensuring that students and the public have access to accurate, current, and transparent program cost information.
Graduation and Retention
The total number of graduates from the FAMU Master of Occupational Therapy program during the 3-year period 2023-2025 (most current) was 54, with an overall graduation rate of 98%.
|
Graduation Year |
Student Entering/Graduating |
Graduation Rate |
|
2025 |
19/19 |
100% |
|
2024 |
21/21 |
100% |
|
2023 |
14/15 |
93% |
Total |
54/55 |
98% |
The Division of Occupational Therapy reviews the matriculation of all students each semester.
The matriculation rate reported is on a yearly basis as required by our accreditation body.
Publication of ACOTE Information
The Occupational Therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number, c/o AOTA, is (301) 652-6611 and its web address is www.acoteonline.org.
