OT school profile
Santa Ana College OTA Baccalaureate
Santa Ana, CA. 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
Santa Ana College
Cost, acceptance, and enrollment metrics are not matched for this program yet.
- Location
- Santa Ana, CA
- Credential
- OTA Baccalaureate
- Latest NBCOT
- 75% (2025)
- Accreditation
- Candidacy
- Format
- Format not listedDistance: Not listed
- Next ACOTE review
- 2026/2027
Our take
Santa Ana College program assessment
Why it stands out
- The 83.0% multi-year NBCOT average gives a more dependable read than the latest result alone; the range bottoms out at 75%.
Tradeoffs that matter
- ACOTE lists the program as "Candidacy," 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 75%. That variability matters more than a strong latest year because the result has not been equally dependable across cohorts.
- This degree leads to OTA practice, not the occupational therapist credential. It is a different role with a different scope of practice, not a shorter version of the same job.
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 83.0% five-year NBCOT average and 75% low year when comparing outcomes; they say more about consistency than the latest 75% result alone.
Ranking placement
This program has a profile but does not currently appear in a published top list. Use the facts here, state page, and directory filters before making a shortlist decision.
| Program | OTA Baccalaureate program |
|---|---|
| Institution type | Public |
| Location | 1530 West 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706-3398 |
| Last ACOTE on-site review | Not listed |
| Next ACOTE on-site review | 2026/2027 |
| 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 2026/2027. 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 | Santa Ana College | OTA Level Program | 75% |
| 2024 | Santa Ana College | OTA Level Program | 76% |
| 2023 | Santa Ana College | OTA Level Program | 85% |
| 2022 | Santa Ana College | OTA Level Program | 91% |
| 2021 | Santa Ana College | OTA Level Program | 88% |
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Open profile
Santa Ana College is an ACOTE candidacy pathway, not an active accredited program in our ranked comparisons. Its profile is provided for verification and planning only. Confirm the program's current status, admissions eligibility, graduation pathway, and certification-exam eligibility directly with ACOTE and the school.