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State University of New York Upstate Medical University Department of Physical Therapy Education
Office of Student Admission and Financial Aid 766 Irving Ave. Weiskotten Hall 1210 Syracuse NY 13210 United States
+1 315.464.4570
admiss@upstate.edu http://www.upstate.edu/chp/programs/pt/

This page is intended for college seniors or graduates ONLY. High school seniors MUST contact the institution directly for information about the guaranteed 3+3 or 4+3 programs and do not apply using PTCAS.

Program Description
The Professional Doctoral Program is a full-time professional preparation program in physical therapy. Graduates of this program receive a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree and are eligible to apply for licensure as physical therapists throughout the United States. The mission of the Department of Physical Therapy Education is the education of students to become generalist physical therapist professionals who are reflective, competent, compassionate and autonomous, and who are prepared to meet the changing physical therapy needs of society.
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
Admission Interviews
Program conducts interviews as part of the admissions process?
Yes
Deposits
Is a Deposit Required for Accepted Applicants?
Yes
Total cumulative deposit
$150
Additional Information about Deposit 
Deposits are refundable until March 1st.  Refund requests must be made in writing via email directly to apply@upstate.edu. Reimbursements will be in the form of a mailed check to the address on file once processed.
Deposit Refundable?
Yes
Additional Information about Refunds 
Refund requests must be made in writing via email directly to apply@upstate.edu. Reimbursements will be in the form of a mailed check to the address on file once processed.
Deposits collected on a rolling basis after offer of admission made?
Yes
Additional information about rolling deposits 
Deposits are not required until after January 15th. After January, 15th deposits are required to secure a spot in the incoming class within 10-15 days of acceptance.
Incoming Class Profile
Anticipated Size of the Next Entering Class
40
Size of Most Recent Entering Class
40
% of students from IN-STATE
90%
% of students from OUT-OF-STATE
10%
Sex
% Male
50%
% Female 
50%
Race/Ethnicity
% Hispanic 
2.5%
% Asian
15%
% African-American/Black (Non-Hispanic)
10%
% White (Not of Hispanic Origin) 
65%
% Two or More Races 
7.5%
Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) Status
Program housed at a Minority-Serving Institution No
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