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University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
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Organization Website

http://www.kumc.edu/school-of-health-professions/physical-therapy-and-rehabilitation-science/doctor-of-physical-therapy.html

Physical Therapy and Rehabiltation Science 3901 Rainbow Blvd Kansas City KS 66160 United States
Phone+1 913.588.6799
Email ptrs@kumc.edu
Program Description

KU's DPT program is nationally recognized for excellence in education and research in the field. A department of the School of Health Professions, the KU Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science is located on the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) campus in Kansas City, Kansas. In collaboration with The University of Kansas Health System adjacent to KUMC, students benefit from the opportunity to interact with a large number of health care professionals and leading researchers in real-world environments. 

Our DPT program is an accredited 3 year full-time graduate program designed to prepare a generalist physical therapy practitioner and to foster lifelong professional development. The program begins in late May and includes classroom, laboratory, research and clinical learning experiences. Students must complete 36 weeks of full-time clinical internships As an Academic Health Science Center, KUMC provides ample opportunity for physical therapist students to interact with a large number of health care professionals, as well as students from other disciplines. 

Admission to the DPT program at KUMC is a competitive process. The faculty values a well-rounded applicant; one who has demonstrated their academic and cognitive abilities as well as their personal, professional, and leadership potential. Class size is restricted; we generally admit no more than 60 students in any single year.
General
Program offers a guaranteed freshman admission pathway?
No
Dual Degrees
Dual-degree programs offered in conjunction with the PT degree 
Qualified students should inform the program of their desire to be considered for a combined degree (e.g. DPT/PhD or DPT/MBA) during the admissions process. Students must meet the admission requirements to be accepted into both programs. To receive both degrees, students must meet the requirements for both degrees. Information is available at the program page: http://www.pt.kumc.edu/index.html.
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?
No
Deposits
Is a Deposit Required for Accepted Applicants?
Yes
Total cumulative deposit
$400
Additional Information about Deposit 
The deposit is nonrefundable but is applied to the tuition and fees of students who matriculate in the program.
Deposit Refundable?
No
Due Date of First Required Deposit
01/15/2021
Cost
Total Cost of Education for In-State Students
$63000
Total Cost of Education for out of State Students
$122000
Incoming Class Profile
Anticipated Size of the Next Entering Class
60
Size of Most Recent Entering Class
59
% of IN-STATE applicants accepted
90%
% of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) U.S. applicants accepted
10%
Sex
% Male
34%
% Female 
66%
Race/Ethnicity
% Hispanic 
10%
% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2%
% Asian
8%
% African-American/Black (Non-Hispanic)
3%
% White (Not of Hispanic Origin) 
77%
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Founded1944
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