Doctor of Physical Therapy Program – Financial Fact Sheet 2026
The data applies to students experiencing the program in academic year 2026-2027. (All cohorts enrolled from Summer 2026 – Spring 2027)
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: 120
Length of Program in Weeks including breaks: 150
Clinical Education
Does this program have a requirement for all students to complete at least one clinical education experience for which the students need to seek alternative housing or travel accommodations to attend?
___X_ Yes ____ No
Students are not required to travel outside of the state but may need alternative housing for any clinical placements outside of the Stephenville area.
Student Costs
Note: These costs are experienced by students in the Fall 2026 – Summer 2027 academic year. Annual costs are estimates and subject to increases. Students should contact the program for further information related to costs.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Total | |
| Annual Tuition Public Institution, In-State Student: | $12,609.32 | $12,316.08 | $8,503.96 | $33,429.36 | |
| Annual Tuition Public Institution, Out-of-state Student: | $28,031.70 | $27,379.80 | $18,905.10 | $74,316.60 | |
| Annual Tuition Private Institution Student: | |||||
| Annual institutional fees for a full‐time student [Includes general institutional fees, i.e., health insurance, recreation, etc.] | $7,497.68 | $7,272.50 | $5,200.52 | $19,970.70 | |
| Total Cost of the Program [Includes: tuition, fees, other program costs for the entire program.] In-state: | $5,936.00 | $2,436.00 | $1,173.00 | $9,545.00 | |
| Total Cost of the Program [Includes: tuition, fees, other program costs for the entire program.] In-state: | $26,043.00 | $22,024.58 | $14,877.48 | $62,945.06 | |
| Total Cost of the Program [Includes: tuition, fees, other program costs for the entire program.] Out-of-state | $41,465.38 | $37,088.30 | $25,278.62 | $103,832.30 |
Note: We encourage students to explore the cost of living for areas where they may choose to live. One possible website: https://livingwage.mit.edu/
The institution offers financial assistance specific to DPT students. ___X__Yes _____ No
The program/institution offers scholarships specific to DPT students. __X___Yes _____ No
The program offers graduate assistantships specific to DPT students. __X__Yes _____ No
Note: Other opportunities may exist at the institution for FINANCIAL SUPPORT‐please contact the program for further information.
We encourage APTA student members to visit the APTA Financial Solutions Center at https://www.apta.org/your‐ career/financial‐management/financial‐solutions‐center.
Student Debt Summary
(CAPTE does not require programs with ten or less graduates in calendar year 2023 to complete this section.)
Average student debt from the DPT Program for students who graduated in calendar year 2026. ______$66,818_________
Average total student debt after completing the DPT Program for students who graduated in calendar year 2026. Includes federal student post‐secondary loan debt. Include any private loan debt if available. __$75,503_________