Graduation Rate
| Graduation Year | G1: Students With On-Time Graduation | G2: Students With Graduation Within Three Years (150%) | G3: Students Admitted for Cohort | G4: Students Who Withdrew for Personal Reasons | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | N/A | 9 | 2 | 85.7% |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 80% |
| 2024 | 15 | 1 | 22 | 5 | 94.1% |
| Total | 29 | 1 | 44 | 10 | 88.2% |
Graduation rate calculation: (G1 + G2) / (G3 - G4)
National Board Pass Rate
View the Board Pass Rate for NOVA OTA Graduates
Tuition and Fees
The total estimated cost of the OTA program for the entering cohort 2026 includes tuition/fees (including books via All Access) for 69 credits, supplies, parking, required criminal backgrounds, drug screens, liability insurance, and suggested student memberships as of 7.7.26 is $18,216.45. Tuition and fees are subject to change. The table below details the / expenses per category.
| Expense | Estimated Approximate Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| VA Resident Tuition & Fees | $202.05 / credit | $13,941.45 (69 credits) or $13,133.25 (65 credits, depending on BIO) |
| Parking | $375 | |
| Supplies | $50 | |
| Criminal Background/Drug Screen | $220 / 2 years | |
| CPR & Recertification Courses | $200 | |
| First Aid Course | $85 | |
| OSHA/HIPAA Training | $35 | |
| Liability Insurance | $84 / 2 years | |
| AOTA Student Membership | $156 / 2 years | |
| VOTA Student Membership | $50 / 2 years | |
| Books (All Access Tuition Fee) | $22.50 / credit | $1,552.50 (69 credits) or $1,462.50 (65 credits) |
| Course & Technical Education Fees | $950 | |
| Health Insurance & Required Immunizations | Varies | Required for each student |
| Additional Background/Drug Screens, CPR (fieldwork) | Varies | May be required by specific sites |
| Approximate Total | $18,216.45 (69 credits) $17,287.75 (65 credits) |
Note: All tuition and most fees are approved by the State Board for Community Colleges and are subject to change without prior notice.
Information Sessions
Attending an OTA Information Session is mandatory in the 12 months prior to applying to this program.
Summer & Fall 2026
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2026 | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Zoom |
| September 16, 2026 | 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Zoom |
| September 16, 2026 | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Zoom |
| October 21, 2026 | 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Zoom |
| October 21, 2026 | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Zoom |
| November 12, 2026 | 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | MEC campus, Room 252 |
| November 18, 2026 | 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Zoom |
| November 18, 2026 | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Zoom |
| December 2, 2026 | 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Zoom |
| December 2, 2026 | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Zoom |
Join Zoom Meetings
https://vccs.zoom.us/j/86742833274
Meeting ID: 867 4283 3274
Pre-Health students who have questions regarding program requirements or students who need academic advising are encouraged to visit Advising & Counseling.
703.822.6570, Medical Education Campus, Room 302