OT school profile
University of Florida OT Doctorate
Gainesville, FL. Compare accreditation status, delivery format, ACOTE review timing, and NBCOT performance signals for this occupational therapy program.
OT DoctorateAccreditation1-24% distanceNBCOT 2025: 98%
Program snapshot
Accreditation, format, and outcomes in one profile
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Decision snapshot
Should University of Florida be on your shortlist?
Use the source facts first, then pressure-test cost, format, fieldwork, and outcome context before applying.
Best for
- OT Doctorate applicants comparing 1-24% distance programs in Gainesville, FL.
- Applicants who want an ACOTE-listed accredited program before weighing cost, commute, and fieldwork fit.
- Applicants who want a public NBCOT outcome signal from 2025 before applying.
Watch closely
- Down 2 points versus prior year in the latest matched NBCOT row.
- Confirm required campus visits, lab blocks, practical exams, and who arranges fieldwork near your location.
- The next ACOTE review window is 2027/2028, so applicants should ask what has changed since the last review and whether the program expects any status updates.
Ask before deciding
- What was the candidate count behind the published NBCOT pass-rate percentage?
- How are Level II fieldwork placements assigned, and how far do students typically travel?
- Which labs, practical exams, intensives, or orientation blocks require in-person attendance?
Ranking placement
This program has a source profile but does not currently appear in a published top list. Use the profile data, state page, and directory filters before making a shortlist decision.
| Program | OT Doctorate program |
|---|---|
| Institution type | Public |
| Location | PO Box 100164, 44 Keys Residential College, Gainesville, FL 32608 |
| Last ACOTE on-site review | 2020/2021 |
| Next ACOTE on-site review | 2027/2028 |
| Source coverage | ACOTE, NBCOT |
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How to interpret this program
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Degree path
This is an entry-level doctoral pathway. Compare the added time and cost against fieldwork quality, capstone fit, faculty access, and local career return.
Format fit
Confirm exactly which components are online, which labs or practical exams require campus travel, and who is responsible for arranging fieldwork near your location.
Accreditation runway
The next ACOTE review window is 2027/2028, so applicants should ask what has changed since the last review and whether the program expects any status updates.
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 | University of Florida | OT Doctoral-Level Programs | 98% |
| 2024 | University of Florida | OT Doctoral-Level Programs | 100% |
| 2023 | University of Florida | OT Doctoral-Level Programs | 98% |
| 2022 | University of Florida | OT Doctoral-Level Programs | 100% |
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