Doctor of Physical Therapy – Tuition/Financial Aid
Discover Harrisburg University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program*, a cutting-edge hybrid curriculum designed for diverse learners seeking a flexible, affordable pathway to becoming physical therapists. Our innovative program integrates online learning, simulation, and hands-on, in-person training for comprehensive experiential learning. Perfect for aspiring physical therapists, this hybrid approach combines the convenience of online education with essential in-person skill development. Join Harrisburg University and begin your career as a physical therapist.
Spring 2026 Cohort
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $830 | $955 | $955 |
| Semesters | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Credits | 36 | 35 | 28 |
| Semester Fee | $500 | N/A | N/A |
| Cost Each Year | $30,380 | $33,425 | $26,740 |
Fall 2026 Cohort
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $955 | $955 | $955 |
| Semesters | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Credits | 36 | 35 | 28 |
| Semester Fee | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cost Each Year | $34,380 | $33,425 | $26,740 |
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* Notice of Accreditation Status
Graduation from a physical therapist education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; phone; 703-706-3245; accreditation@apta.org is necessary for eligibility to sit for the licensure examination, which is required in all states.
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.
Effective October 29, 2025, the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology DPT Program 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: accreditation@apta.org). If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call Tonya Y Miller PT, DPT, PhD (717-901-5100 ext. 1630) or email tmiller2@HarrisburgU.edu. 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.
