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 |
Complete Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid
We recommend that all eligible students fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. The information you report is used by the Department of Education and Harrisburg University to determine your Student Aid Index (SAI), plus potential eligibility for federal and institutional need-based grants.
See how to complete the FAFSA and get your results below.
Scholarships
We are grateful to our partners at Select Medical for sponsoring the Select Medical DPT Scholarship—an opportunity for ten students to receive up to three years of tuition support at $5,600 per year.
Key eligibility requirements:
- U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
- Completed deposit and reserved seat in the DPT program
- Maintain 3.0 GPA and good standing throughout the program
- Select Medical employees are not eligible
We’re especially interested in hearing from applicants planning to serve rural or underserved areas, as well as those from underrepresented groups in physical therapy.
The application process includes both written and video essays, evaluated by our admissions committee alongside Harrisburg University team members and Select Medical leadership. The application is available to all students through HU’s application portal.
Rizing Tide is both a community and a scholarship opportunity. Each year, Rizing Tide offers 20 scholarships across the United States to students pursuing a Doctor of Phyiscal Therapy degree, ranging between $5000-$14000 per year. More information can be found here.
Stay tuned for additional scholarship opportunities from our clinical partners!
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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.
