Huntington University is a private, Christ-centered institution with a long-standing reputation for academic excellence and character formation. Founded in 1897, the university offers a supportive, community-oriented environment across its lakeside Indiana campus and its specialized site in Arizona. For international students, Huntington provides a personalized "Forester" experience, characterized by small class sizes, high faculty engagement, and a focus on servant leadership. Its commitment to professional readiness is reflected in its high job placement rates and a curriculum that blends rigorous theory with hands-on service learning.

The university’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program is a standout, recognized as one of the first entry-level doctoral programs of its kind in the United States. Spanning eight semesters (three years) of full-time study, the OTD program is available at two locations: Fort Wayne, Indiana (embedded within a hospital setting) and Peoria, Arizona. The curriculum is designed to develop clinical experts and leaders in the field, boasting a 100% job placement rate for graduates. Students engage in specialized tracks such as Pediatrics, Mental Health, and Hand Therapy, while also participating in required international service-learning projects that provide a global perspective on healthcare.

For 2026 applicants, the OTD program maintains an affordable and transparent fee structure:

Tuition: Approximately $840 per credit hour (106 total credits for the degree).

Format: A continuous, three-year full-time schedule including didactic coursework and doctoral capstone research.

Accreditation: Fully accredited by ACOTE, qualifying graduates to sit for the National Certification Examination (NBCOT) to become a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR).