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The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curriculum at ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ is designed to cultivate both personal and professional growth. Grounded in a strong foundation of humanities and sciences, our program challenges students to develop not only their intellect but also their character.
Key Features of ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program:
One of the defining characteristics of a ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵeducation is the focus on cura personalis – care of the whole person. In that vein, we expect that Graduates of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program will embody that characteristic. Graduates of the Physical Therapy program will be able to:
Year of Graduation |
Number of Students Enrolled |
Graduation Rate |
Recent 2-Year Average |
2018 |
53 |
92.3% |
96% |
2019 |
54 |
82% |
88% |
2020 |
69 |
98.5% |
91% |
2021 |
67 |
98% |
96.25% (Class of 2020 & 2021) |
2022 |
69 |
89% |
93.5% (Class of 2021 & 2022) |
2023 |
73 |
97% |
93% (Class of 2022 & 2023) |
2024 |
72 |
96% |
94.5% (Class of 2023 & 2024) |
National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) pass rates are reported by The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.
Year of Graduation |
Number of Graduates |
Graduates Who Passed NPTE on First Attempt |
First Attempt Pass (2-Year Average) |
Overall Pass Rate on NPTE (%) |
2018 |
53 |
100% |
100% |
100% |
2019 |
54 |
96.7% |
98.4% |
100% |
2020 |
65 |
96.8% |
96.8% |
100% |
2021 |
67 |
92.5% |
94.7% (2020 & 2021) |
100% |
2022 |
59 |
86.4% |
89.5% (2021 & 2022) |
98% as of 2/24 |
2023 |
64 |
87.1% |
86.8% (2022 & 2023) |
100% |
2024 |
69 |
91.4% |
89.3% (2023 & 2024) |
98.6% as of 11/24 |
Graduation Year |
Number of Graduates |
Number of Graduates Who Sought Employment, Employed Within 1 Year of Passing the NPTE |
Number of Graduates Who Sought Employment, Employed Within 1 Year of Passing the NPTE (2-Year Average) |
Employment Rate for All Graduates (%) |
2018 |
53 |
53 |
100% |
100% |
2019 |
54 |
54 |
100% |
100% |
2020 |
65 |
65 |
100% (2019 & 2020) |
100% |
2021 |
67 |
65 |
98.5% (2020 & 2021) |
100% |
2022 |
59 |
57 |
96.8% (2021 & 2022) |
98% |
2023 |
63 |
62 |
98.3 (2022 & 2023) |
98% |
The program has determined that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in all states, the District of Colombia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands secondary to its accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, based on the following:
CAPTE accreditation of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant program satisfies state educational requirements in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Thus, students graduating from CAPTE-accredited physical therapist and physical therapist assistant education programs are eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Examination and apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, refer to the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy website at www.fsbpt.org.
Does Not Satisfy Educational Requirements: None
No Determination Made: American Samoa, Guam and Northern Mariana Islands
Please contact Allison Hyngstrom, PT, PhD, Chairperson, Department of Physical Therapy for more information.