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Physical Therapy schools

We track 182 programs awarding the DPT across 48 states and provinces. The median cumulative GPA across these programs is 3.44 — 0.06 below the typical physical therapy applicant. Public programs charge a median $21,139 in state against $38,954 out of state.

3.44

Median cumulative GPA

0.06 below the typical applicant

Not published

Median GRE verbal (often optional)

$21,139

Median in-state tuition, public programs

48

Median class size

Medians are worked out from the schools listed on this page that publish each number. Each school’s numbers say where they came from. How we source our numbers

Typical-applicant benchmark: We don't have a record of where this came from · How we source our numbers

What this path asks for

Admissions test

GRE — many CAPTE programs have gone test-optional. Confirm per program.

Where you apply

PTCAS (APTA) — Cycle opens mid-June.

Accreditation

CAPTE · ~260 accredited programs

Letters of recommendation

A licensed physical therapist (PT/DPT), a science professor, and a character reference.

Prerequisite coursework

Across the 182 programs here that publish prerequisite coursework.
CourseProgramsShare
Anatomy with Lab182100%
Biology182100%
Chemistry182100%
Medical Terminology182100%
Observation/Patient Care Hours182100%
Physics182100%
Physiology with Lab182100%
Psychology182100%

Public and private cost

93 public programs

$21,139

median in-state tuition

$38,954 out of state

89 private programs

$46,000

median tuition

Private programs charge one rate regardless of residency.

Physical Therapy schools by state

All 182 physical therapy programs

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