Wichita State University
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Financial Fact Sheet
2025
The data applies to students experiencing the program in academic year 2025-2026.
(All cohorts enrolled from Summer 2025 through Spring 2026.)
Length of Program which includes all student instruction/interaction (including classroom, laboratory, exams, and clinical education).
Include the total number of weeks where either full or partial attendance is required.
- Length of Program in Weeks excluding breaks: 120
- Length of Program in Weeks including breaks: 95
Clinical Education
Does this program have a requirement for all students to complete at least one clinical education experience for which the students need to seek alternative housing or travel accommodations to attend __ Yes __X__ No
Note: Students are responsible for costs associated with housing, travel, and food during clinical education. Programs should add any additional comments about clinical education here.
No comment added.
Student Costs
Note: These are costs experienced by students in the 2024-2025 academic year. Annual costs are estimates and subject to increases. Students should contact the program for further information related to costs.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Public Institution, In-state Student: | $15,926.89 | $14,910.28 | $10,166.10 | - | $41,003.27 |
| Annual Tuition Public Institution, Out-of-state student: | $39,115.75 | $36,619.00 | $24,967.50 | - | $100,702.20 |
| Annual Tuition Private Institution Student: | - | - | - | - | - |
| Annual institutional fees for a full-time student [Includes general institutional fees, i.e., health insurance, recreation, etc.] | $7,987.06 | $3,693.53 | $3,805.88 | - | $15,486.47 |
| Total expected cost of other program-related expenses [Includes: required texts, laboratory fees, and other program costs for the entire technical program.] |
$4,350 | $4,350 | $4,350 | - | $13,050 |
| Total Cost of the Program [Includes: tuition, fees, other program costs for the entire program | $28,263.95 | $22,953.81 | $18,321.98 | - | $69,539.74 |
Note: We encourage students to explore the cost of living for areas where they may
choose to live. One possible website: https://livingwage.mit.edu/
Does the institution offer financial assistance specific to DPT students? X Yes _____ No
Does the program/institution offer scholarships specific to DPT students? X Yes _____ No
Does the program offer graduate assistantships specific to DPT students? X Yes _____ No
Note: Other opportunities may exist at the institution for FINANCIAL SUPPORT-please contact the program for further information.
We encourage APTA student members to visit the APTA Financial Solutions Center at https://www.apta.org/your-career/financial-management/financial-solutions-center
Student Debt Summary
(CAPTE does not require programs with ten or less graduates in academic year 2024-2025 to complete this section.)
Average student debt from the DPT Program for students who graduated Spring 2025. $60,983
Average total student debt after completing the DPT Program for students who graduated Fall 2024 - Spring 2025. Includes all student loan debt. $72,384
