Wichita State University

Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Financial Fact Sheet

2023

The data applies to students experiencing the program in academic year 2022-2023.

(All cohorts enrolled from fall 2022 through August 2023.)

 

Length of Program which includes all student instruction/interaction (including classroom, laboratory, exams, and clinical  education).

Include the total number of weeks where either full or partial attendance is required.

  • Length of Program in Weeks excluding breaks:   120
  • Length of Program in Weeks including breaks:  95

Clinical Education

Does this program have a requirement for all students to complete at least one clinical education experience for which the students need to seek alternative housing or travel accommodations to attend  __ Yes      __X__ No

Note: Students are responsible for costs associated with housing, travel, and food during clinical education. Programs should add any additional comments about clinical education here.

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Student Costs

Note: These are costs experienced by students in the 2022-2023 academic year. Annual costs are estimates and subject to increases. Students should contact the program for further information related to costs.

 
  Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Total
Annual Tuition Public Institution, In-state Student: 14,676.75 14,350.60 10,436.80 - $39,464.15
Annual Tuition Public Institution, Out-of-state student: 36,045.45 35,244.44 25,632.32 - $96,922.21
Annual Tuition Private Institution Student: - - - - -
Annual institutional fees for a full-time student [Includes general institutional fees, i.e., health insurance, recreation, etc.] 1,904.85 1,862.52 1,354.56 - $5,121.93
Total expected cost of other program-related expenses
[Includes: required texts, laboratory fees, and other program costs for the  entire technical program.]
3,292.65 3,589.98 2,005.44 - $8,888.07
Total Cost of the Program [Includes: tuition, fees, other program costs for the entire program 19,874.25 19,803.10 13,796.80 - $53,474.15

Note: We encourage students to explore the cost of living for areas where they may choose to live. One possible website: https://livingwage.mit.edu/

Does the institution offer financial assistance specific to DPT students?  X Yes    _____ No

Does the program/institution offer scholarships specific to DPT students?  X Yes    _____ No

Does the program offer graduate assistantships specific to DPT students?  X Yes    _____ No

Note: Other opportunities may exist at the institution for FINANCIAL SUPPORT-please contact the program for further information.

We encourage APTA student members to visit the APTA Financial Solutions Center at https://www.apta.org/your-career/financial-management/financial-solutions-center

 

Student Debt Summary

(CAPTE does not require programs with ten or less graduates in academic year 2022-2023 to complete this section.)

Average student debt from the DPT Program for students who graduated fall 2022 - August 2023. $52,482

Average total student debt after completing the DPT Program for students who graduated fall 2022 - August 2023. Includes all student loan debt. $69,034

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Estimated Cost of Attendance

Learn more about what your cost of attendance could be at Wichita State. We've listed the average resident and non-resident expenses you are likely to incur during the academic year (fall and spring semesters).