Affordability is a major factor when choosing your OT program. Our tuition for our entire OTD degree averages 30% less than the cost of our competitors in the region, in some cases over 50% less. Mizzou OT has also eliminated out-of-state tuition fees for non-Missouri residents. All students now pay the same in-state tuition rate.
The Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program’s Cost of Attendance is illustrated below based on the University of Missouri’s tuition rates and mandatory fees for Academic Year 2026-2027.
TRADITIONAL ENTRY STUDENTS
| Year | Term | Tuition | University fees | Books & supplies | Total per term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summer | $6,003.90 | $264.40 | $475.00 | $6,743.30 |
| 1 | Fall | $11,340.70 | $556.90 | $475.00 | $12,372.60 |
| 1 | Spring | $10,673.60 | $556.90 | $475.00 | $11,705.50 |
| 2 | Summer | $6,671.00 | $264.40 | $475.00 | $7,410.40 |
| 2 | Fall | $12,007.80 | $556.90 | $475.00 | $13,039.70 |
| 2 | Spring | $8,672.30 | $556.90 | $475.00 | $9,704.20 |
| 3 | Fall | $8,672.30 | $556.90 | $475.00 | $9,704.20 |
| 3 | Spring | $6,003.90 | $556.90 | $475.00 | $7,035.80 |
| Total | – | $70,045.50 | $3,870.20 | $3,800.00 | $77,715.70 |
EARLY ENTRY STUDENTS – Early entry students within Mizzou’s 3+3 program will pay undergraduate tuition rates and university fees for their 1st year in the OT program.
| Year | Term | Tuition | University fees | Books & supplies | Total per term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summer* | $4,127.40 | $628.00 | $475.00 | $5,230.40 |
| 1 | Fall* | $8,484.80 | $628.00 | $475.00 | $9,587.80 |
| 1 | Spring* | $8,484.80 | $628.00 | $475.00 | $9,587.80 |
| 2 | Summer | $6,671.00 | $264.40 | $475.00 | $7,410.40 |
| 2 | Fall | $12,007.80 | $556.90 | $475.00 | $13,039.70 |
| 2 | Spring | $8,672.30 | $556.90 | $475.00 | $9,704.20 |
| 3 | Fall | $8,672.30 | $556.90 | $475.00 | $9,704.20 |
| 3 | Spring | $6,003.90 | $556.90 | $475.00 | $7,035.80 |
| Total | – | $63,124.30 | $4,376.00 | $3,800.00 | $71,300.30 |
Tuition and fees are subject to change at any time without advance notice. Books and supplies are estimated. Mandatory student fees set by the University include the student health fee, student activity fee, and recreation center fee.
According to FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), cost of attendance is defined as the total amount of attending the program — including tuition and fees, books, supplies, transportation, loan fees and fees associated with distance education. Estimated indirect expenses are included to aid in calculating the cost of attending MUOT. These may vary based on your personal choices.
Occupational Therapy scholarship resources
American Occupational Therapy Association
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Missouri Occupational Therapy Association
Occupational Therapy Department Scholarships
- Kristin Holland Endowed Scholarship – A need-based scholarship for students enrolled in University of Missouri’s occupational therapy clinical doctorate program (OTD).
- Wykoff Endowed Scholarship – A need-based scholarship for students enrolled in University of Missouri’s occupational therapy clinical doctorate program (OTD).
- OT Merit-Based Scholarship – A merit-based scholarship for students enrolled in University of Missouri’s occupational therapy clinical doctorate program (OTD).
- Shawna Dunnaway OT Scholarship – A scholarship for incoming OTD students that best embodies creativity, patience, and deep compassion in their work with individuals.