The Commission on Accreditation (CoA) periodically reviews its fee structure. Such a review commenced in February 2026, at which time the CoA voted to increase annual accreditation and initial application fees. The new fee structure will go into effect on January 1, 2027, for application, annual accreditation, and site visit fees. The revised fee structure is available on the OPCA website and included below for your reference.
Application
Full accreditation status
Program type | Fee before 2027 | Fee after 1/1/2027 |
Master’s programs (1–50 students) | $2,925 | $3,300 |
Master’s programs (51+ students) | $3,500 | $3,300 |
Doctoral programs (1–50 students) | $4,313 | $5,300 |
Doctoral programs (51+ students) | $4,888 | $5,300 |
Internships and postdoctoral residency programs | $2,588 | $3,000 |
Accredited, on contingency status
Program type | Fee before 2027 | Fee after 1/1/2027 |
Master’s programs (1–50 students) | $1,750 | $3,300 |
Master’s programs (51+ students) | $2,625 | $3,300 |
Doctoral programs (1–50 students) | $2,875 | $5,300 |
Doctoral programs (51+ students) | $3,450 | $5,300 |
Internships and postdoctoral residency programs | $2,300 | $3,000 |
Intent to Apply Declaration (all programs) | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Annual accreditation fees
Full accreditation status
Program type | Fee before 2027 | Fee after 1/1/2027 |
Master’s programs (1–50 students) | $2,925 | $3,300 |
Master’s programs (51+ students) | $3,500 | $3,300 |
Doctoral programs (1–50 students) | $4,313 | $5,300 |
Doctoral programs (51+ students) | $4,888 | $5,300 |
Internships and postdoctoral residency programs | $2,588 | $3,000 |
Accredited, on contingency status: Master’s programs
Fee before 2027 | Fee after 1/1/2027 | |
Master’s programs (1–50 students) | $1,750 | $3,300 |
Master’s programs (51+ students) | $2,625 | $3,300 |
Accredited, on contingency status: Doctoral programs (1–50 students)
Fee before 2027 | Fee after 1/1/2027 | |
Year 1 | $2,875 | $5,300 |
Year 2 | $3,450 | $5,300 |
Year 3 | $4,025 | $5,300 |
Year 4+ | $4,313 | $5,300 |
Accredited, on contingency status: Doctoral programs (50+ students)
Fee before 2027 | Fee after 1/1/2027 | |
Year 1 | $3,450 | $5,300 |
Year 2 | $4,205 | $5,300 |
Year 3 | $4,600 | $5,300 |
Year 4+ | $4,888 | $5,300 |
Accredited, on contingency status: Internships and postdoctoral residency programs
Fee before 2027 | Fee after 1/1/2027 | |
Year 1 | $2,300 | $3,000 |
Year 2+ | $2,588 | $3,000 |
Questions about fees? Email the Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation.