Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Financial Fact Sheet 
2025

The following detailed information related to student costs is provided to the public as required by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

The data applies to students experiencing the program between Jan. 1, 2025 - Dec. 31, 2025.

Length of Program which includes all student instruction/interaction (including classroom, laboratory, exams, and clinical  education). Include the total number of weeks where either full or partial attendance is required.

Length of Program in Weeks excluding breaks: 128
Length of Program in Weeks including breaks: 137

Clinical Education

Does this program have a requirement for all students to complete at least one clinical education experience for which the students would be required to seek alternative housing or travel accommodations to attend: Yes

Note: Students are responsible for costs associated with housing, travel and food during clinical education.

Student Costs

Note: Year 1 are costs experienced by students who enrolled in the program for the first time between Jan. 1, 2025 - Dec. 31, 2025. Annual costs for subsequent years are estimates based on the program's historical annual percentage increase of 5%. Students should contact the program for further information related to costs.

	Year 1 (2025)	Year 2 (2026)	Year 3 (2027)	Year 4 n/a	Total
Annual Tuition Public Institution, In-state Student:	-	-	-	-	-
Annual Tuition Public Institution, Out-of-state student:	-	-	-	-	-
Annual Tuition Private Institution Student:	$36,864	$38,707	$40,643	n/a	$116,214
Annual institutional fees for a full-time student: [Includes general institutional fees, i.e., health insurance, recreation, etc.]	$800	$800	$800	n/a	$2,400
Total expected cost of other program- related expenses: [Includes: required texts, laboratory fees, and other program costs for the  entire technical program.]	$1,547	$1,547	$1,547	n/a	$4,641
Total Cost of the Program: [Includes: tuition, fees, other program costs for the entire program.	$39,211	$41,054	$42,990	n/a	$123,255

Note: Students are encouraged to explore the cost of living for areas where they may choose to live. One possible website: Living Wage Calculator

Does the institution offer financial assistance specific to DPT students? No
Does the program/institution offer scholarships specific to DPT students? Yes
Does the program offer graduate assistantships specific to DPT students? No

Note: Other opportunities may exist at the institution for FINANCIAL SUPPORT. Please contact the program for further information.

APTA student members are encouraged to visit the APTA Financial Solutions Center.

Student Debt Summary

Average student debt from the DPT Program for students who graduated or will graduate between Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2025: $131,099

Average total student debt after completing the DPT Program for students who graduated or will graduate between Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2025.  Include all student loan debt: $149,318