Approved Fiscal Year Fall 2024 - Spring 2025
Tuition for the Physical Therapy Program
The table below identifies tuition associated with obtaining a DPT degree entering as a Freshmen at FY25 approved rates for all years
| Years | Cost | Duration | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| UG (1-4) | $56,266/year | 4 Years | $225,064 |
| UG (3rd Yr. Summer Credits/Rate) | $1,876/credit | 12 Credits | $22,512 |
| GR (4th Yr. - Summer - 6th Yr. Fall Only Credits/Rate) | $1,818/credit | 65 Credits | $118,170 |
| Tuition for 5.5 Year DPT | $365,746 |
The table below identifies tuition associated with obtaining a DPT degree entering as a Second-Degree (Graduate) Student.
| Years | Cost | Duration | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| GR (1-3) FA/SP/SU Semesters [beginning w/Graduating Class of 2027] | $1,818/credit | 119 Credits | $216,342 |
Tuition Refund Schedule:
This schedule applies to tuition only; it does not apply to other charges, such as
the University Fee, course fees, and laboratory fees, nor to the reduction of credits
resulting from course withdrawals made after the Change of Schedule period. Exact
dates and deadlines for fall and spring complete withdrawals and associated refunds
are noted in the Academic Calendar.
| Summer Percent of Tuition Refund | |
|---|---|
| First Week | 100% |
| Second Week | 80% |
| Third Week | 40% |
| Fourth Week | 20% |
| After Fourth Week | None |
Additional Program Costs
While many of the costs for equipment, lab supplies, and learning materials are covered through student tuition and fees, there are additional program costs that are the financial obligation of the students enrolled in the Physical Therapy Program. This list is neither exhaustive nor exclusive to all student financial obligations.
| Books and required course materials | 1,200.00 |
| Medical Lab Kit | 65.00 |
| Physical Examination | 50.00 |
| Vaccinations/Titers | 375.00 |
| DUPTA Dues | 8.00 |
| APTA Dues | 85.00 |
| TOTAL Year 1 | 1,783.00 |
| Books and required course materials | 1,100.00 |
| CPR Certification | 25.00 |
| Physical Examination | 50.00 |
| Vaccinations/Titers | 375.00 |
| Background Checks | 160.00 |
| Drug Screen (if required by Clinical Site) | 50.00 |
| APTA Dues | 85.00 |
| TOTAL Year 2 | 1,845.00 |
| Books and required course materials | 400.00 |
| Physical Examination | 50.00 |
| Vaccinations/Titers | 60.00 |
| Background Check updates | 160.00 |
| Drug Screen (if required by Clinical Site) | 50.00 |
| APTA Dues | 85.00 |
| TOTAL Year 3 | 805.00 |
| GRAND TOTAL: | 4,426.00 |
Medical Lab Kit: Used during Professional Phase in Lab/Clinical Education
Vaccinations: Costs vary depending on student inoculations
DUPTA = Duquesne University Physical Therapy Association
APTA = American Physical Therapy Association
Background Checks: Required for Clinical Rotation rotations
*Best estimates of additional costs. Above costs are expected to change over time; this will be updated in a timely manner.
Costs noted above do not include housing and transportation dur to clinical education rotations.