Doctor of Physical Therapy Program - Tuition and Fees

  Cost
 Amount
       DPT Program Length
    Total Tuition
 
  Tuition per semester
 
  $11,000
 
      9 Semesters
 
     $99,000.00
 
DPT Program Tuition and Fee Breakdown
Amount
Assessed
TOTAL
Tuition
 $11,000
Per semester
  $99,000
General University Fee Fall and Spring Term
 $315
Six Semesters
  $1890
General University Fee Summer Term
 $125
Three Semesters
  $375
Program Fee – Didactic Semesters
 $500
Six Semesters
  $3000
Program Fee – Clinical Semesters
$150
Three Semesters
$450
       Total Program Direct Cost: $104,715
 
The program’s tuition cost is inclusive of the following items:

PT Kit and equipment bag with logo

NPTE review course and Practice exams

Online textbooks (AccessPhysio and AccessMedicine) (~80%)

Examsoft® testing software

EXXAT® software for clinical education

APTA student membership dues

White coat

Medical liability insurance

 Matriculation and clinical education requirements
(background checks, drug screens, etc.)

Simulation and standardized patient experiences 

Following acceptance in to the program and before matriculation, prospective students are responsible for:

  • Providing proof of immunization status. The required immunizations are consistent with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations for health care workers available at: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/adults/rec-vac/hcw.html.There may be additional expense for obtaining required immunizations or laboratory testing to document immunity.
  • Obtaining a physical examination from a qualified health care professional attesting that the student meets the Technical Standards for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program with reasonable accommodation, if necessary. A copy of the Standards, and the required form, are available on the program website’s homepage.
  • Providing proof of health insurance. The cost of health insurance varies. In addition to the health care services available to all students at the Campus Wellness Center, students who do not have insurance and do not opt out of the Mount’s health insurance policy will be enrolled in the Mount’s Anthem Student Advantage Health Insurance.

Additional Expenses for Students in the Program (varies)

Laptop computer or electronic device

Textbooks that are not available through AccessPhysio and AccessMedicine

Annual physical examination

Annual 2-step TB skin test/ QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus Influenza Vaccine in Year 3

CPR

Professional clothing for school events and clinical rotations

Travel for clinical rotations

Room and board (didactic phase and clinical education phase of curriculum)

The student must be prepared to cover all transportation and living expenses while enrolled in the program, including anticipated travel expenses during clinical education experiences.

All Tuition and Fees described are subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees.

Financial Policies

To view financial policies and other information, please visit Mount St. Joseph University’s financial Policies, Rules, and Regulations page.

Tuition Reduction Schedule 

To view the Tuition Reduction Schedule, please visit the Tuition Reduction Schedule page.