Rockhurst University's occupational therapy doctorate program consistently boasts one of the highest graduation rates in the region.
Graduation Rates
| Graduation Year | Students Graduating on Time (G1) | Students Entering Cohort (G2) | Students Withdrawing (G3) | Graduation Rate |
| 2023 | 47 | 48 | 1 | 100% |
| 2024 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 100% |
| 2025 | 36 | 38 | 2 | 100% |
| 3-year Total | 115 | 118 | 3 | 100% |
Graduation rate calculation per calendar year is = (G1 / (G2 - G3)
*Class of 2023 was our first graduating cohort for the OTD program. Updated numbers will be provided as future cohorts graduate.
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) program data results.
Graduation Requirements
he Doctoral of Occupational Therapy degree requires a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or greater to graduate. All degree requirements must be completed within 48 months for full-time students and 60 months for part-time students from the beginning of the first semester in which a student is enrolled. The Level II Fieldwork must be completed within 24 months after completion of academic preparation. All fieldwork experiences (Level I and Level II) must be completed prior to the start of the capstone experience.