Program Description
As an integral part of the USF Morsani College of Medicine and USF Health system, the School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences offers you top-notch classroom and clinical experience in your entry-level preparation as a physical therapy practitioner. Our innovative, integrated, interprofessional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curriculum, which places physical therapy students alongside various other health professional programs (MD, PharmD, Public Health, Nursing, PA) at USF Health. The School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences boasts an impressive and broadly experienced cadre of faculty who are engaged in teaching, as well as scholarly and research activities that contribute to our discipline's body of knowledge. As part of USF Health, our Doctor of Physical Therapy students receive instruction from physicians, nurses, public health professionals and basic science experts. Teaching and learning together form the basis for future successful collaborative practice that is so necessary in today's healthcare environment. * Two year, 9 month comprehensive curriculum with extensive clinical education in a variety of locations, including the USF Physical Therapy Center. * First state university in Florida to offer the DPT degree, one of the top 3 in Florida and #49 nationally according to US News & World Report. * One of the best value programs in the U.S. with 2nd lowest tuition & fees in Florida and one of the lowest nationally with expert nationally & internationally known faculty, excellent program outcomes, and great collaborations in the profession. * Opportunities for participation in a student run pro bono clinic and service learning outreach activities. * Classrooms and teaching laboratories are state-of-the-art with instruction conducted in a wireless environment. * 6,000 square foot Human Functional Performance Laboratory with the latest instrumentation to study human movement and function. * Our students have an exceptional pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Examination, the examination required for licensure and practice as a physical therapist. USF School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences graduates have consistently scored at or above state and national averages on the NPTE. * USF has been continuously accredited by CAPTE to offer entry-level physical therapy education since the graduation of our first class in 2001.* We are the only DPT program in Florida associated with accredited simulation centers and activities. We are accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH). *1:5 student to faculty ratio. Each incoming student is paired with an upperclassman, academic mentor, clinical mentor, and professional mentor.
General
Program offers a guaranteed freshman admission pathway?
No
Dual Degrees
Will the professional (entry-level) PT program offer a satellite or branch campus to applicants during the upcoming admissions cycle?
No
Admission Interviews
Program conducts interviews as part of the admissions process?
No
Additional information about interviews
We do not interview to ensure there is no bias in the selection process, and to keep costs low for applicants.
Deposits
Is a Deposit Required for Accepted Applicants?
No
Deposit Refundable?
No
Cost
APTA student members are encouraged to visit the APTA Financial Solutions Center at https://www.apta.org/your-career/financial-management/financial-solutions-center.
The data below is for the most recent academic year (2023-2024). Annual costs are estimates and subject to increases. Students should contact the program for further information related to costs.
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?
No
| (All fields required except for Year 4 fields) | Year 1* | Year 2* | Year 3* | Year 4 (optional) | *Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Tuition, In-state Student: | 17721.86 | 17721.86 | 17721.86 | 53165.58 | |
| Annual Tuition, Out-of-state student: | 25079.49 | 25079.49 | 25079.49 | 75238.47 | |
| Annual institutional fees for a full-time student (Includes general institutional fees, i.e., health insurance, recreation, etc.) | 3405.86 | 3405.86 | 3905.86 | 10717.58 | |
| Total expected cost of other program- related expenses (Includes: required texts, laboratory fees, and other program costs for the entire technical program.) | 1235.00 | 1807.00 | 1807.00 | 4849.00 | |
| Total Cost of the Program, In-state Student (Includes: tuition, fees, other program costs for the entire program) | 22362.12 | 22934.72 | 23434.72 | 68731.56 | |
| Total Cost of the Program, Out-of-state Student (Includes: tuition, fees, other program costs for the entire program) | 29720.35 | 30292.76 | 30792.35 | 90805.46 |
Does the institution offer financial assistance specific to DPT students?
Yes
Does the program/institution offer scholarships specific to DPT students?
Yes
Does the program offer graduate assistantships specific to DPT students?
Yes
Incoming Class Profile
Anticipated Size of the Next Entering Class
48
Size of Most Recent Entering Class
50
% of students from IN-STATE
60%
% of students from OUT-OF-STATE
40%
Sex
% Male
52%
% Female
48%
Race/Ethnicity
% Hispanic
12%
% Asian
14%
% African-American/Black (Non-Hispanic)
4%
% White (Not of Hispanic Origin)
74%
Additional information about the class profile
