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University of Dayton Physical Therapy
Website

https://udayton.edu/education/departments_and_programs/dpt/index.php

300 College Park Department of Physical Therapy Dayton OH 45469-2925 United States
Phone+1 937.229.5600
Phone 2 +1 937.229.5610
Fax+1 937.229.5601
Email dptadmissions@udayton.edu
Email 2 avaughn1@udayton.edu
Private
CAPTE Accredited
Latest Updates
  • University of Dayton, shared an update
    PostedMonday, August 8, 2022 at 1:32 PM 
    There is still time to register for an informational session for our DPT program. We will have a live forum with our director of admissions and our admissions coordinator so we can answer all of your questions. We will also have a student panel, so you can gain some insight on what life as a UD DPT student is really like. Join us this Thursday- August 11th at 1pm. Register here: https://udayton.edu/education/departments_and_programs/dpt/open_house.php
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    udayton.edu 
    There is still time to register for an informational session for our DPT program. We will have a live forum with our director of admissions and our admissions coordinator so we can answer all of your questions. We will also have a student panel, so you can gain some insight on what life as a UD DPT student is really like. Join us this Thursday- August 11th at 1pm. Register here: https://udayton.edu/education/departments_and_programs/dpt/open_house.php
    Open Houses : University of Dayton, Ohio
    UD COVID-19 A-Z index | Report you have COVID-19 | Masks recommended
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  • University of Dayton, shared an update
    PostedWednesday, July 27, 2022 at 11:25 AM 
    We will be holding an informational session via Zoom on August 11th. Please join us! Register here: https://udayton.edu/education/departments_and_programs/dpt/open_house.php
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    We will be holding an informational session via Zoom on August 11th. Please join us! Register here: https://udayton.edu/education/departments_and_programs/dpt/open_house.php
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Program Description
At the University of Dayton’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, you will graduate as a knowledgeable, reflective and service-oriented practitioner. You will also be equipped with the education and leadership skills needed for the future. You will grow personally and professionally as you develop your skills in critical thinking, lifelong learning and ethical decision-making as you test your ability to render independent judgments concerning the needs of the patient and community using the latest in evidence-based practice.

Our three-year (eight-semester) program is fully accredited by the Ohio Board of Regents and the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

The University of Dayton is a top-tier Catholic research university committed, in the Marianist tradition, to educating the whole person and linking learning and scholarship with leadership and service. Our innovative program combines classroom and hands-on training from day one that will prepare you to meet the demands of a rapidly changing health care system.

Program highlights include:
• Four integrated clinical rotations (39 weeks total) of full-time clinical training.
• Unique small group problem-based learning (PBL) focusing on real patient cases.
• Hands-on clinical research and service learning.
• Independent study and practice electives in your area of interest.
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
Catholic and Marianist
Admission Interviews
Program conducts interviews as part of the admissions process?
Yes
Additional information about interviews

Interviews are required for admission to the program and are invitation only.  Interviews are held online with an optional on-campus visit day, beginning in November and continuing into December.

Deposits
Is a Deposit Required for Accepted Applicants?
Yes
Total cumulative deposit
$500
Additional Information about Deposit 
Deposit must be made electronically and is non-refundable.  Accepted applicants will be provided with instructions for making the required deposit.  Deposit is applied to first semester tuition.
Deposit Refundable?
No
Additional Information about Refunds 
Deposit is non-refundable.
Deposits collected on a rolling basis after offer of admission made?
No
Due Date of First Required Deposit
01/15/2023
Cost
Total Cost of Education for In-State Students
$100800
Total Cost of Education for out of State Students
$100800
Incoming Class Profile
Anticipated Size of the Next Entering Class
35
Size of Most Recent Entering Class
36
% of IN-STATE applicants accepted
81%
% of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) U.S. applicants accepted
19%
Sex
% Male
32%
% Female 
68%
Race/Ethnicity
% Hispanic 
3%
% Asian
0%
% African-American/Black (Non-Hispanic)
3%
% White (Not of Hispanic Origin) 
94%
Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) Status
Program housed at a Minority-Serving Institution No
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