The University publishes an official Schedule of Tuition and Fees for each division of the University. Because the programs within each division vary, the student should carefully study the charges that apply to them as set forth below. All tuition is due at registration. All charges are subject to change without advance notice.
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
St. Augustine Campus: The full-time MOT program is six trimesters in duration consisting of a minimum of 107 credit hours. Tuition for resident coursework is as follows: $11,150 per trimester for the 2012-2013 academic year and $11,596 per trimester for the 2013-2014 academic year. Additional costs and fees (including textbooks) are estimated at $5,000 for the total program.
- Application fee $50.00
- Campus Access fee $160.00
- Graduation fee $150.00
San Marcos Campus: The full-time MOT program is six trimesters in duration consisting of a minimum of 107 credit hours. Tuition for resident coursework is as follows: $13,285 per trimester for the 2012-2013 academic year and $13,816 per trimester for the 2013-2014 academic year. Additional costs and fees (including textbooks) are estimated at $5,000 for the total program.
- Application fee $50.00
- Campus Access fee $160.00
- Graduation fee $150.00
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
St. Augustine Campus: The full-time DPT program is seven trimesters in duration consisting of a minimum of 126 credit hours. Tuition for resident coursework is as follows: $11,150 per trimester for the 2012-2013 academic year and $11,596 per trimester for the 2013-2014 academic year. Additional costs and fees (including textbooks) are estimated at $5,000 for the total program.
- Application fee $50.00
- Campus Access fee $160.00
- Graduation fee $150.00
San Marcos Campus: The full-time DPT program is seven trimesters in duration consisting of a minimum of 126 credit hours. Tuition for resident coursework is as follows: $13,285 per trimester for the 2012-2013 academic year and $13,816 per trimester for the 2013-2014 academic year. Additional costs and fees (including textbooks) are estimated at $5,000 for the total program.
- Application fee $50.00
- Campus Access fee $160.00
- Graduation fee $150.00
Austin Campus: The full-time DPT program is seven trimesters in duration consisting of a minimum of 126 credit hours. Tuition for resident coursework is as follows: $11,750 per trimester for the 2012-2013 academic year and $12,220 per trimester for the 2013-2014 academic year. Additional costs and fees (including textbooks) are estimated at $5,000 for the total program.
- Application fee $50.00
- Campus Access fee $60.00
- Graduation fee $150.00
Dual Degree Option: Master of Occupational Therapy/Doctor of Physical Therapy (MOT/DPT)
St. Augustine Campus: The full-time dual degree option is ten trimesters in duration consisting of a minimum of 173 credit hours and allows a student to complete the MOT and DPT programs consecutively. Tuition for resident coursework is as follows: $11,150 per trimester for the 2012-2013 academic year and $11,596 per trimester for the 2013-2014 academic year. Additional costs and fees (including textbooks) are estimated at $7,000 for the total program.
Application fee $50.00
- Campus Access fee $160.00
- Graduation fee $150.00 – first entry-level degree $150.00 – second entry-level degree
San Marcos Campus: The full-time dual degree option is ten trimesters in duration consisting of a minimum of 173 credit hours and allows a student to complete the MOT and DPT programs consecutively. Tuition for resident coursework is as follows: $13,285 per trimester for the 2012-2013 academic year and $13,816 per trimester for the 2013-2014 academic year. Additional costs and fees (including textbooks) are estimated at $5,000 for the total program.
- Application fee $50.00
- Campus Access fee $160.00
- Graduation fee $150.00 – first entry-level degree $150.00 – second entry-level degree
Flexible Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
St. Augustine Campus: The program is twelve trimesters in duration consisting of a minimum of 126 credit hours. Tuition is $6,511 per trimester for the 2012-2013 academic year and $6,771 per trimester for the 2013-2014 academic year. Additional costs and fees (including textbooks) estimated at $5,000 for the total program.
- Application fee $50.00
- Campus access fee $85.00
- Graduation fee $150.00
San Marcos Campus: The program is twelve trimesters in duration consisting of a minimum of 126 credit hours. Tuition is $7,822 per trimester for the 2012-2013 academic year and $8,135 per trimester for the 2013-2014 academic year. Additional costs and fees (including textbooks) estimated at $5,000 for the total program.
- Application fee $50.00
- Campus Access fee $85.00
- Graduation fee $150.00
Flexible Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) (Program begins in Spring 2013)
St. Augustine Campus: The program is ten trimesters in duration consisting of a minimum of 107 credit hours. Tuition is $6,700 per trimester for the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 academic years. Additional costs and fees (including textbooks) estimated at $5,000 for the total program.
- Application fee $50.00
- Campus access fee $85.00
- Graduation fee $150.00
Master of Orthopaedic Physician Assistant (MOPA)
St. Augustine Campus: The program is six trimesters in duration consisting of a minimum of 94 credit hours. Tuition is $6,300 per trimester for the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 academic years. Additional costs and fees (including textbooks) estimated at $5,000 - $7,000 for the total program.
- Application fee $50.00
- Campus access fee $85.00
- Graduation fee $150.00
Transitional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Tuition for all courses not involving a separate seminar will be $465/credit hour. Courses within a certification (and for which seminar fees are charged separately) will bear a per credit hour charge of $200.
USA Graduate Master’s Degree Applicant Estimated Tuition Costs of the OTD Program
The following is presented only as a guide for the student. The estimated costs set forth below cover course tuition and examination fees. Textbooks, travel and lodging for seminars are additional.
- Tuition for coursework (includes seminar fees): $13,950 (30 hours)
- Application Fee: $50
- Graduation Fee $150 if attending commencement; and $25 if not attending commencement
- Estimated total for OTD – USA Master’s Degree Applicant: $14,150
Master’s Degree Applicant Estimated Tuition Costs of the OTD Program
The following is presented only as a guide for the student. The estimated costs set forth below cover course tuition and examination fees. Textbooks, travel and lodging for seminars are additional.
- Tuition for coursework (includes seminar fees): $15,750 (35 hours)
- Application Fee: $50
- Graduation Fee $150 if attending commencement; and $25 if not attending commencement
- Estimated total for OTD –Master’s Degree Applicant: $15,950
BSOT Degree Applicant Estimated Tuition Costs of the OTD Program
The following is presented only as a guide for the student. The estimated costs set forth below cover course tuition and examination fees. Textbooks, travel and lodging for seminars are additional.
- Tuition for coursework (includes seminar fees): $20,860 (60 hours)
- Application Fee: $50
- Graduation Fee $150 if attending commencement; and $25 if not attending commencement
- Estimated Total for OTD – BSOT Degree Applicant: $21,060
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Tuition for all courses not involving a separate seminar will be $465/credit hour. Courses within a certification (and for which seminar fees are charged separately) will bear a per credit hour charge of $200. For the bachelor’s degree student it is a 60 credit hour program and for the master’s degree student it is a 24 credit hour program.
- Application Fee $50
- Graduation Fee $150 if attending commencement and $25 if not attending commencement Total: approximately $13,620 (for the Manual Therapy Certification Track): approximately $12,275 (for the Primary Care Certification Track): approximately $12,785 for the Craniomandibular Certification Track: approximately $12,360 for the Pure Online Option.
Variable textbook and readings cost additional
Doctor of Health Science (DHSc)
Tuition for online courses is $465.00 per credit hour. Seminar attendance and associated coursework varies by location and length of course. See www.usa.edu for more information on seminar availability, location and topic.
The following is presented only as a guide for the student. The estimated costs set forth below cover course tuition and examination fees. Textbooks, travel and lodging are additional.
- Tuition for coursework $465.00 /credit (60 hours)
- Application Fee $50.00
- Graduation Fee (includes stock black regalia) $150.00*
- Estimated total for DHSc $28,100.00
*If the graduate wishes to purchase custom regalia, the Graduation Fee is $650.00
This figure may be slightly less if credits are transferred from another university. Students must purchase their reading materials from an outside source. An estimated cost of textbooks and journals for the program is $2,000.00.
Doctor of Education (EdD)
The following is presented only as a guide for the student. The estimated costs set forth below cover course tuition and examination fees. Textbooks and travel and lodging for seminars/residential are additional.
- Tuition for coursework $465.00 /credit (60 hours)
- Application Fee $50.00
- Graduation Fee (includes stock black regalia) $150.00*
- Estimated total for EdD $28,100.00
*If the graduate wishes to purchase custom regalia, the Graduation Fee is $650.00
This figure may be slightly less if credits are transferred from another university. The students must buy their reading materials from an outside source. An estimated cost of textbooks and journals for the program is $2,000.00.
Payment
The University accepts MasterCard and VISA payments, personal checks, bank drafts, and cash. Many full-time students secure student loans through a financial assistance loan program.
Other
Student fees, , textbooks, professional fees, health insurance, travel to and from clinical training sites as well as meals and lodging costs, supplies and lab wear are not included in tuition and fees, and will be extra. These extra additional costs are expected to be approximately $5,000-$7,000 for each program; these costs are subject to change.
Candidates are required to submit a $500 deposit within thirty (30) days of acceptance into a program. This deposit is deducted from the first trimester tuition balance. The remaining balance is due on registration day. Any excess loan proceeds (beyond the first trimester tuition and fees) will be refunded to the student at the beginning of the first trimester.
After the first trimester, any tuition balance not paid at the time of trimester registration will receive a 10% late penalty and both tuition and late penalty must be paid in full no later than the close of business on the last day of the week in which classes begin. Students will be removed from class after this point if not paid in full. The only exception, are students whose financial aid has been delayed through no fault of their own.