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Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Tuition and Fees Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3
Tuition $45,606$43,852$21,925
Executive Student Council Fee $120--
Student Service and Technology Fee $725$725$725
Student Health & Wellness Fee $325$325$325
Graduation Fee --$200
Academic Fee $300$300$300
Annual Tuition and Fees $47,076$45,202$23,475

NOTE: Tuition and Fees are updated annually in April and reflect board-approved rates for the 2025-2026 academic year. Any change in tuition or fees during the academic year will be communicated to students in the program. 

Indirect Costs

Books and Supplies Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3
Standard $1,600$200-
Living Expenses Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3
Housing $18,000$18,000$9,000
Utilities $1,800$1,800$900
Food $7,200$7,200$3,600
Transportation $4,800$4,800$2,400
Personal Expenses $1,800$1,800$900
Total Living Expenses $33,600$33,600$16,800
Total Living Expenses - Living w/ Parent* $10,200$10,200$5,100
Dependent Care** $12,744$12,744$6,372
Total Living Expenses - Dependents $46,344$46,344$23,172

*If residing with parents, the amount of housing and utilities is $0, and the amount of food is $300/month ($1,800 for a 2-quarter budget, $3,600 for a 4 quarter budget).

**Additional assistance is available to students who have dependents for whom they (and their spouse if applicable) provide 50% or more of the financial support as reported on the FAFSA.

The total living expense disbursed will be less than the amount awarded above due to origination fees.

Total Cost of Attendance (COA)

Total COA Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3
On/Off Campus without Dependents $82,276$79,002$40,275
On/Off Campus with Dependents $95,020$91,746$46,647
Living with Parent $58,876$55,602$28,575
  • Beginning Summer 2024, entering and returning DPT students will not have an increase in tuition for the duration of their program. Tuition increases will apply to entering DPT cohorts only and will be held flat for the duration of the program. The new entering student rate for DPT cohort will be published annually in April. 
  • RFU Student Health Insurance is NOT calculated as part of the Cost of Attendance. Financial aid coverage for this line item is available by completing the Health Insurance Budget Adjustment Form, which includes associated loan origination fees. View more information related to Student Health Insurance. 
  • First year DPT students will have their admission deposit applied to their first term bill.
  • DPT students enrolling for instruction are registered as full-time and assessed tuition at the prevailing annual rate.
  • Annual tuition is billed evenly across 4 terms (12 months) for years 1-2, and evenly across 2 terms (6 months) for year 3.
  • Annual fees are billed in the first term of each academic year.