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.
Total estimated program tuition and fees for in-state students. Does not include additional program costs.
Total estimated program tuition and fees for out-of-state students. Does not include additional program costs.
| Estimated Tuition* | |
|---|---|
| In State Program Tuition | $54,075 |
| Out of State Program Tuition | $81,112.50 |
| Fees* | |
| University Fees | $525 |
| 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
Graduation from a physical therapist education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22305; phone; 703-706-3245; [email protected] is necessary for eligibility to sit for the licensure examination, which is required in all states.
Colorado Mesa University is seeking accreditation of a new physical therapist education program from CAPTE. On 12/1/2022, the program submitted an Application for Candidacy, which is the formal application required in the pre-accreditation stage. Submission of this document does not assure that the program will be granted Candidate for Accreditation status. Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status is required prior to implementation of the professional phase of the program; therefore, no students may be enrolled in professional courses until Candidate for Accreditation status has been achieved. Further, though achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status signifies satisfactory progress toward accreditation, it does not assure that the program will be granted accreditation.