OT school profile
Ross College in Hopkinsville OTA Associate
Hopkinsville, KY. Compare accreditation status, delivery format, ACOTE review timing, and NBCOT results for this occupational therapy program.
Program snapshot
At-a-glance facts before you shortlist
Start with the visible facts applicants expect, then use the decision snapshot and source links to see what public data can and cannot answer.
At-a-glance
Ross College in Hopkinsville
Cost, acceptance, and enrollment metrics are not matched for this program yet.
- Location
- Hopkinsville, KY
- Credential
- OTA Associate
- Latest NBCOT
- 78% (2025)
- Accreditation
- Probationary Accreditation
- Format
- Campus-basedDistance: 0%
- Next ACOTE review
- 2030/2031
Our take
Ross College in Hopkinsville program assessment
Why it stands out
- The 81.0% multi-year NBCOT average gives a more dependable read than the latest result alone; the range bottoms out at 64%.
- The campus-centered format can suit students who want regular access to labs, faculty, and a local cohort rather than primarily online instruction.
Tradeoffs that matter
- ACOTE lists the program as "Probationary Accreditation," not standard "Accreditation." Confirm exactly what that status means for admission, graduation, and NBCOT eligibility before enrolling.
- The five-year record fell as low as 64%. That variability matters more than a strong latest year because the result has not been equally dependable across cohorts.
- Its #137 overall ota programs placement does not separate it from the strongest national options on the measures used in that comparison.
What to compare next
- Compare this OTA pathway with nearby programs on fieldwork geography, graduation timing, and the local assistant roles available after certification.
- Use the 81.0% five-year NBCOT average and 64% low year when comparing outcomes; they say more about consistency than the latest 78% result alone.
- Compare required campus days and fieldwork travel with genuinely hybrid programs; the limited distance component here will not solve a long commute.
Ranking placement
Where this program appears in The OT Index
Published placements show where this program sits nationally, with the key facts to check before shortlisting.
| Program | OTA Associate program |
|---|---|
| Institution type | Private Profit |
| Location | 4001 Ft. Campbell Boulevard, Hopkinsville, KY 42240 |
| Last ACOTE on-site review | 2025/2026 |
| Next ACOTE on-site review | 2030/2031 |
| Source coverage | ACOTE, NBCOT |
Applicant read
How the program's structure changes the decision
Degree level, delivery format, and accreditation timing create different kinds of value even when two programs have similar outcomes.
Degree path
This is an OTA pathway, so compare commute, supervision model, fieldwork placement support, local OTA role availability, and bridge-plan optionality before enrolling.
Format fit
A campus-based format favors students who value regular access to faculty, labs, and a local cohort. The cost is less control over commute and weekly schedule than a genuinely hybrid program offers.
Accreditation review context
ACOTE lists the next review window as 2030/2031. This is scheduling context, not a quality grade; confirm the program's current status and any review outcome directly with ACOTE.
NBCOT performance
Certification exam performance history
The OT Index stores the public NBCOT school-performance rows by program type and year, then links rows to ACOTE profiles when the school name can be matched.
| Year | NBCOT school name | Program type | Passing % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ross College in Hopkinsville | OTA Level Program | 78% |
| 2024 | Ross College in Hopkinsville | OTA Level Program | 100% |
| 2023 | Ross College in Hopkinsville | OTA Level Program | 64% |
| 2022 | Ross College in Hopkinsville | OTA Level Program | 80% |
| 2021 | Ross College in Hopkinsville | OTA Level Program | 83% |
Compare alternatives
Similar KY programs to review next
A serious shortlist should compare this profile against nearby programs with the same broad degree path, then weigh cost, commute, fieldwork, and outcomes.
Ross College in Hopkinsville is not an outcomes-first recommendation: its 81.0% NBCOT average and 64% low year leave more variability than stronger peers. It belongs on a shortlist only when its location, degree path, or format is a particularly good match. This is fundamentally a campus-based choice, not an online-friendly one.