Doctor of Physical Therapy

  • Prospective Students
    How to apply for financial aid, the average total amount of debt upon graduation, budgets, award eligibility, a typical award package, how awards are processed, and enrollment requirements.
  • Returning Students
    How to apply for financial aid, how you will be notified of your awards, how to accept your awards, how to apply for additional aid, how funds are disbursed, when you can expect a refund ,and what happens if you withdraw.

  • Disclaimer: The Financial Aid Office reserves the right to reduce or cancel awards based on funding levels, change in enrollment, reduction in costs, etc.
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2024-2025 Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the maximum amount of financial assistance available to a student in one academic year. The COA is determined using each student’s enrollment and residency classification (Resident or Non-Resident). For the DPT program, tuition is charged per credit. 

1st Year

Budget Item  Resident Non-Resident
Tuition $30,487 $51,987
Mandatory Fees $1,929 $1,929
Books $1,265 $1,265
Computer Fee $2,632 $2,632
PT Kit/Instruments/Anatomy Fee $525 $525
Health Insurance $4,580 $4,580
Living Expenses $35,400 $35,400
Uniforms $175  $175
Commuting Expenses $0 $1,200
Travel $500 $500
Loan Fees $2,714 $3,674
Transportation $2,000 $2,000
Total $82,207 $105,867

2nd Year

Budget Item  Resident Non-Resident
Tuition $38,286 $35,286
Mandatory Fees $1,929 $1,929
Books $1,179 $1,179
Computer Fee $334 $334
Health Insurance $4,580 $4,580
Living Expenses $35,400 $35,400
Uniforms $175  $175
Commuting Expenses $0 $1,200
Travel $1,500 $1,500
Loan Fees $2,963 $4,156
Transportation $2,000 $2,000
Total $88,346 $117,739

3rd Year

Budget Item  Resident Non-Resident
Tuition $12,932 $22,306
Mandatory Fees $1,929 $1,929
Books $1,035 $1,035
Computer Fee $120 $120
Instrument Fee $50 $50
Health Insurance $4,580 $4,580
Living Expenses $35,400 $35,400
Uniforms $175  $175
Commuting Expenses $0 $1,200
Travel $2,000 $2,000
Loan Fees $1,899 $2,346
Transportation $2,000 $2,000
Total $62,120 $73,139

Sample Financial Aid Offer

Students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program who have a valid FAFSA on file are awarded up to their full cost of attendance. Below is an example of a typical aid offer.

Award Type Source Amount
Federal Direct Loan Unsubsidized Federal $20,500
University Grant** Institutional $5,000
Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan Federal Cost of Attendance minus all other aid

**Limited funds are available. To be considered, applicants MUST complete the FAFSA by March 1st. Awarding of the University Grant is not guaranteed.