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Information on NAU’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program
Learn more about the composition of the students enrolled in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Northern Arizona University.
Applicants and admissions
Applicant demographics: 2019-2020 Accordion Closed
Applicants to the program | 1232 |
Total verified applications | 968 |
Qualified applicants | 566 |
Arizona applicants | 235 |
Non-Arizona applicants | 747 |
Male applicants | 394 |
Female applicants | 588 |
Average Age (years) | 23.5 |
Age range (years) | 20-43 |
Admission statistics: 2019-2020 Accordion Closed
| Student Data | |
|---|---|
Number of students accepted | 98 |
Number of males | 30 |
Number of females | 68 |
Average Age (years) | 23 |
Age range (years) | 20-43 |
Average Cumulative grade point | 3.69 |
Average Quantitative GRE Score | 153 |
Average Verbal GRE Score | 154 |
Average Analytic Writing GRE Score | 4 |
PT graduate performance
Flagstaff Mountain Campus Accordion Closed
| Data averaged over graduation years of 2018 and 2019: | |
|---|---|
| First-Time Pass Rate | 89.3% |
| Ultimate Pass Rate | 98.0% |
| Retention Rate | 98.9% |
| Employment Rate | 100% |
Phoenix Biomedical Campus Accordion Closed
| Data averaged over graduation years of 2018 and 2019: | |
|---|---|
| First-Time Pass Rate | 92.4% |
| Ultimate Pass Rate | 97.9% |
| Retention Rate | 100% |
| Employment Rate | 100% |
DPT cost of attendance
Please see below for an estimate of tuition and fees for Northern Arizona University. NAU also offers a tuition estimator but please note it does not include assigned DPT program fees. NAU tuition and fees listed are estimated on current information and may be subject to increase. The Admissions website should be consulted for the most accurate information and other costs associated with attending school. Please visit the NAU Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid for assistance in funding your education.
Flagstaff Mountain Campus Tuition and Fees Accordion Closed
| Semester | Credits | Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Cost Estimate | $54,329 | $92,399 | |
| Fall 2020 Tuition | 12+ | $5,863 | $13,477 |
| Fall Program Fee | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| Spring 2021 Tuition | 12+ | $5,863 | $13,477 |
| Spring Program Fee | $,3000 | $3,000 | |
| Summer 2021 Tuition | 12 | $6,671 | $6,671 |
| Fall 2021 Tuition | 12+ | $5,863 | $13,477 |
| Fall Program Fee | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| Spring 2022 Tuition | 12+ | $5,863 | $13,477 |
| Spring Program Fee | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| Summer 2022 Tuition | 6 | $3,343 | $3,343 |
| Fall 2022 Tuition | 12 | $5,863 | $13,477 |
| Fall Program Fee | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Phoenix Biomedical Campus Tuition and Fees Accordion Closed
| Semester | Credits | Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Cost Estimate | $55,594 | $92,254 | |
| Fall 2020 Tuition | 12+ | $5,253 | $12,585 |
| Fall Program Fee | $4,000 | $4,000 | |
| Spring 2021 Tuition | 12+ | $5,253 | $12,585 |
| Spring Program Fee | $4,000 | $4,000 | |
| Summer 2021 Tuition | 12 | $6,219 | $6,219 |
| Fall 2021 Tuition | 12+ | $5,253 | $12,585 |
| Fall Program Fee | $4,000 | $4,000 | |
| Spring 2022 Tuition | 12+ | $5,253 | $12,585 |
| Spring Program Fee | $4,000 | $4,000 | |
| Summer 2022 Tuition | 6 | $3,110 | $3,110 |
| Fall 2022 Tuition | 12 | $5,253 | $12,585 |
| Fall Program Fee | $4,000 | $4,000 |