OT school profile
Virginia Commonwealth University OT Doctorate
Richmond, VA. Compare accreditation status, delivery format, ACOTE review timing, and NBCOT performance signals for this occupational therapy program.
OT DoctorateAccreditation1-24% distanceNBCOT 2025: 95%
Program snapshot
Accreditation, format, and outcomes in one profile
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Decision snapshot
Should Virginia Commonwealth University 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 Richmond, VA.
- 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 3 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 2035/2036, which gives this profile a longer published accreditation runway than programs with near-term reviews.
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
Where this program appears in The OT Index
Published placements connect this profile back to the scored ranking pages so applicants can see the national context behind the program record.
| Program | OT Doctorate program |
|---|---|
| Institution type | Public |
| Location | 900 E. Leigh Street, Suite 5020, 1015 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23220 |
| Last ACOTE on-site review | 2025/2026 |
| Next ACOTE on-site review | 2035/2036 |
| Source coverage | ACOTE, NBCOT |
Applicant read
How to interpret this program
A strong program profile should help applicants separate source facts from practical fit questions.
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 2035/2036, which gives this profile a longer published accreditation runway than programs with near-term reviews.
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 | Virginia Commonwealth University | OT Doctoral-Level Programs | 95% |
| 2024 | Virginia Commonwealth University | OT Doctoral-Level Programs | 98% |
| 2023 | Virginia Commonwealth University | OT Doctoral-Level Programs | 100% |
| 2022 | Virginia Commonwealth University | OT Doctoral-Level Programs | 100% |
| 2021 | Virginia Commonwealth University | OT Doctoral-Level Programs | 100% |
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