Azusa Pacific University (for class beginning in Jan 2024) Physical Therapy Program
Department of Physical Therapy Azusa Pacific University 701 E. Foothill Blvd. Azusa CA 91702 United States

PT applicants to APU's 2023 entering class can apply between Nov 1, 2021 and May 15, 2022 using the 2021-22 PTCAS application *OR* June 15, 2022 and Oct 15, 2022 using the 2022-23 PTCAS application.

The PTCAS application is closed between May 15 and June 15 every year.  Apply only once to an entering class.  APU will not reconsider applicants who apply to the same entering class twice and PTCAS will not issue a refund for this reason.

Program Description

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is a 36-month (including summers), entry-level professional program emphasizing the scientific basis of human structure and human movement, the spiritual basis of human worth, and the integration of these foundational elements into a comprehensive and problem-solving, evidence- and consensus-based approach to artful evaluation and skillful treatment. Graduates gain a solid generalist perspective of patient care in a variety of professional treatment settings with a strong foundation for post-professional specialization and lifelong learning.

All applications, whether before May 16, 2022, or after June 15, 2022, but before Oct 15, 2022, will be considered for the class entering Jan 2023.

General
Program offers a guaranteed freshman admission pathway?
No
Dual Degrees
Will the professional (entry-level) PT program offer a satellite or branch campus to applicants during the upcoming admissions cycle?
No
Institution's Religious Affiliation
Non-denominational Christian
Admission Interviews
Program conducts interviews as part of the admissions process?
Yes
Deposits
Is a Deposit Required for Accepted Applicants?
Yes
Total cumulative deposit
$1200
Additional Information about Deposit
All admitted students must officially accept their offer of admission by submitting a non-refundable deposit to reserve a seat; deposit will be applied to first term's tuition. 

*The deposit is due within 10 days of receipt of the acceptance letter. 
Deposit Refundable?
No
Deposits collected on a rolling basis after offer of admission made?
Yes
Incoming Class Profile
Anticipated Size of the Next Entering Class
74
Size of Most Recent Entering Class
71
% of students from IN-STATE
89%
% of students from OUT-OF-STATE
11%
Sex
% Male
45%
% Female 
55%
Race/Ethnicity
% Hispanic 
10%
% Asian
47%
% African-American/Black (Non-Hispanic)
4%
% White (Not of Hispanic Origin) 
28%
% Two or More Races 
10%
% Declining to State 
1%
Additional information about the class profile
PT applicants to APU's 2023 entering class can apply between Nov 1, 2021, and May 16, 2022, using the 2021-22 PTCAS application *OR* June 15, 2022, and Oct 15, 2022, using the 2022-23 PTCAS application.

The PTCAS application is closed between May 16th and June 15th, 2022.  Apply only once to an entering class.  APU will not reconsider applicants who apply to the same entering class twice and PTCAS will not issue a refund for this reason.
Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) Status
Program housed at a Minority-Serving Institution Yes
Minority-Serving Institution
Asian America and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI)
Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)
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