This table is designed to provide an estimate of the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program cost. Please keep in mind that tuition and fees are subject to change and the cost of additional required elements of the program will vary by student. The Physical Therapy Financial Fact Sheet can be accessed here.
Total estimated program tuition and fees for in-state students. Includes additional (estimated) program costs.
Total estimated program tuition and fees for out-of-state students. Includes additional (estimated) program costs.
| Estimated Tuition* | |
|---|---|
| In State Program Tuition | $57,470 |
| Out of State Program Tuition | $89,644 |
| Fees* | |
| University Fees (assessed per credit) | $4,322 |
| Course Fees (1) | $1,000 |
| Graduate Matriculation Fee | $140 |
| Additional Program Costs | |
| Textbooks | $3,000 |
| Lab Kit (2) | $100 |
| CPR certification | $25 |
| APTA dues (National + CO chapter) (3) | $300 |
| EXXAT (PM & AM) (4) | $255 |
| Immunizations/TB test/Flu shot | $250 |
| Background Check - Certiphi (5) | $80 |
| Drug Screen - for clinicals (6) | $100 |
| Liability Insurance - HPSO (7) | $84 |
| Technology (e.g. computer) | $1,200 |
| Certified Background - HIPAA/OSHA (8) | $35 |
| My Clinical Exchange | $42 |
Notes:
*Tuition and fees are based on established rates which are subject to annual increases. Out-of-State tuition calculation assumes student not considered a Colorado resident for the duration of the program. Should a student establish residency after the first year, tuition costs would be less.
(1) Course fees: Cadavers, Anatomy supplies, Practice Examination Assessment Tool (PEAT), National Physical Therapy Exam review course (Scorebuilders)
(2) Lab kit will include clinical supplies student will use for duration of program - reflex hammer, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, tape measure, goniometer
(3) APTA student dues (National + State) = $100/year
(4) These are fees associated with software necessary for clinical education and tracking CE requirements (e.g. immunizations)
(5) Certiphi has partnered with the APTA and has a seamless process for performing background checks, notifying students and programs
(6) Drug screen - ~$50 per. Prior to clinical rotations
(7) Professional liability insurance during final two years of program ($42/year)
(8) Certified Background - Online training with certification for HIPAA and OSHA
Effective April 25, 2023, Colorado Mesa University has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; phone: 703-706-3245; email: [email protected]). If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 970-248-2266 or email [email protected].
Candidate for Accreditation is an accreditation status of affiliation with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education that indicates the program may matriculate students in technical/professional courses. Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status does not assure that the program will be granted Initial Accreditation.
Candidacy is considered to be an accredited status, as such the credits and degree earned from a program with Candidacy status are considered, by CAPTE, to be from an accredited program. Therefore, students in the charter (first) class should be eligible to take the licensure exam even if CAPTE withholds accreditation at the end of the candidacy period. That said, it is up to each state licensing agency, not CAPTE, to determine who is eligible for licensure. Information on licensing requirements should be directed to the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT; www.fsbpt.org) or specific state boards (a list of state boards and contact information is available on FSBPT's website).