DPT admissions requirements by school
Before applying to DPT programs, it is important to know the various admissions requirements so that you can select programs that are a good fit for you. Some admissions requirements, such as interviews and letters of recommendation, may be addressed later in the application process, but identifying potential recommenders is advisable. However, other requirements, such as GPA minimums, GRE test scores, and PT observation hours require immediate attention and preparation.
To help you prepare for applying to programs, we have compiled a list of schools with information including GPA and observation hour requirements from the Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service (PTCAS). Additionally, you can check out our GRE requirement page.
The program cards and tables featured on this page were last updated in March 2021. For the most current program information, please refer to the official website of the respective school. All other content on this page was last updated in December 2023.
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Earn your DPT from a hybrid program. Experience on-campus immersions and apply skills learned online to patients in person. Complete the program in 25 months. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree but do not need to submit GRE test scores for admission.
- Complete in 25 months
- 32 weeks of in-person experience
- Eight on-campus immersions
- Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
- Students are taught by the same world-renowned faculty as the on-campus program
- Bachelor’s required. GRE scores are optional.
Once you're aware of minimum scores, be sure to check PTCAS for any additional requirements. Certain schools may have minimum GPA requirements in specific subject areas. It's important to note that even if observation hours aren't mandatory, they may be recommended. And if observation hours are recommended, PTCAS is the go-to resource for specified hour recommendations.
| Institution & Program | Location | Test requirement |
|---|---|---|
AdventHealth UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Orlando, FL | GRE |
Alabama State UniversityClinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy | Montgomery, AL | GRE |
Allen CollegeDoctor of Physical Therapy | Waterloo, IA | GRE |
Alvernia UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Reading, PA | GRE |
American International CollegeDoctor of Physical Therapy | Springfield, MA | No GRE required |
Anderson UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Anderson, SC | GRE |
Angelo State UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | San Angelo, TX | GRE |
| Glenside, PA | No GRE required | |
Arkansas State UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Jonesboro, AR | GRE |
University of Mary Hardin-BaylorDoctor of Physical Therapy | Belton, TX | GRE |
A T Still University of Health SciencesDoctor of Physical Therapy | Kirksville, MO | GRE |
Augusta UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Augusta, GA | GRE |
Azusa Pacific UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Azusa, CA | GRE |
Baylor UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Waco, TX | GRE |
Bellarmine UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Louisville, KY | GRE |
Belmont UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Nashville, TN | GRE |
Boston UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Boston, MA | No GRE required |
Bradley UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Peoria, IL | GRE |
Brenau UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Gainesville, GA | GRE |
Briar Cliff UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Sioux City, IA | GRE |
Campbell UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Buies Creek, NC | GRE |
Carroll UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Waukesha, WI | GRE |
Central Michigan UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Mount Pleasant, MI | GRE |
Chapman UniversityChapman University | Orange, CA | GRE |
The University of Tennessee-ChattanoogaDoctor of Physical Therapy | Chattanooga, TN | GRE |
Clarke UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Dubuque, IA | GRE |
Clarkson UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Potsdam, NY | No GRE required |
Cleveland State UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Cleveland, OH | GRE |
College of Saint MaryDoctor of Physical Therapy | Omaha, NE | No GRE required |
The College of Saint ScholasticaTransitional Doctor of Physical Therapy | Duluth, MN | No GRE required |
College of Staten Island CUNYDoctor of Physical Therapy | Staten Island, NY | GRE |
Columbia UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | New York, NY | GRE |
Concordia University-Saint PaulDoctor of Physical Therapy | Saint Paul, MN | GRE |
Concordia University-WisconsinDoctor of Physical Therapy | Mequon, WI | — |
Creighton UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Omaha, NE | GRE |
CSU FresnoDoctor of Physical Therapy | Fresno, CA | GRE |
CSU Long BeachDoctor of Physical Therapy | Long Beach, CA | GRE |
CSU NorthridgeDoctor of Physical Therapy | Northridge, CA | GRE |
CSU SacramentoDoctor of Physical Therapy | Sacramento, CA | GRE |
D’Youville CollegeDoctor of Physical Therapy | Buffalo, NY | No GRE required |
Daemen UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Amherst, NY | No GRE required |
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical CenterDoctor of Physical Therapy | West Des Moines, IA | No GRE required |
DeSales UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Center Valley, PA | GRE |
Dominican College of BlauveltDoctor of Physical Therapy | Orangeburg, NY | No GRE required |
Drexel UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Philadelphia, PA | GRE |
Duke UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Durham, NC | GRE |
Duquesne UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Pittsburgh, PA | GRE |
East Carolina UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Greenville, NC | No GRE required |
East Tennessee State UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Johnson City, TN | GRE |
Eastern Washington UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Cheney, WA | GRE |
Elon UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Elon, NC | No GRE required |
Emory & Henry UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Emory, VA | GRE |
Emory UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Druid Hills, GA | No GRE required |
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Tallahassee, FL | GRE |
Florida Gulf Coast UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Fort Myers, FL | GRE |
Florida International UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Miami, FL | GRE |
Florida Southern CollegeDoctor of Physical Therapy | Lakeland, FL | GRE |
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Baton Rouge, LA | GRE |
Franklin Pierce University ArizonaDoctor of Physical Therapy | Goodyear, AZ | GRE |
University of New Hampshire-Franklin Pierce School of LawDoctor of Physical Therapy | Concord, NH | GRE |
Gannon University ErieDoctor of Physical Therapy | Erie, PA | No GRE required |
Gannon University RuskinDoctor of Physical Therapy | Rusin, FL | No GRE required |
George Fox UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Newberg, OR | No GRE required |
George Washington UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Washington, DC | GRE |
Georgia Southern UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Statesboro, GA | GRE |
Georgia State UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Atlanta, GA | GRE |
Governors State UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | University Park, IL | GRE |
Grand Valley State UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Allendale, MI | GRE |
Hampton UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Hampton, VA | GRE |
Hardin-Simmons UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Abilene, TX | GRE |
Harding UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Searcy, AR | GRE |
High Point UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | High Point, NC | GRE |
Howard UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Washington | GRE |
CUNY Hunter CollegeDoctor of Physical Therapy | New York, NY | GRE |
Husson UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Bangor, ME | GRE |
Idaho State UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Pocatello, ID | GRE |
Indiana State UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Terre Haute, IN | GRE |
Indiana UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Bloomington, IN | GRE |
Ithaca CollegeDoctor of Physical Therapy | Ithaca, NY | No GRE required |
Kean UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Union, NJ | GRE |
Langston UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Langston, OK | GRE |
Lebanon Valley CollegeDoctor of Physical Therapy | Annville, PA | GRE |
Loma Linda UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Loma Linda, CA | GRE |
Long Island University BrooklynDoctor of Physical Therapy | Brooklyn, NY | GRE |
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New OrleansDoctor of Physical Therapy | New Orleans, LA | GRE |
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-ShreveportDoctor of Physical Therapy | Shreveport, LA | GRE |
Marist CollegeDoctor of Physical Therapy | Poughkeepsie, NY | No GRE required |
Marquette UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Milwaukee, WI | GRE |
Marshall UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Huntington, WV | GRE |
Mary Baldwin UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Staunton, VA | GRE |
Marymount UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Arlington, VA | No GRE required |
Maryville University of Saint LouisDoctor of Physical Therapy | Saint Louis, MO | No GRE required |
Mayo Clinic School of Health SciencesDoctor of Physical Therapy | Rochester, MN | GRE |
MCPHS UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Boston, MA | GRE |
Medical University of South CarolinaDoctor of Physical Therapy | Charleston, SC | GRE |
Mercer UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Macon, GA | GRE |
Mercy CollegeDoctor of Physical Therapy | Dobbs Ferry, NY | GRE |
Messiah UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Mechanicsburg, PA | GRE |
Methodist UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Fayetteville, NC | No GRE required |
MGH Institute of Health ProfessionsDoctor of Physical Therapy | Boston, MA | No GRE required |
| Institution & Program | Location | Test requirement |
|---|---|---|
Midwestern University-Downers GroveDoctor of Physical Therapy | Downers Grove, IL | GRE |
Midwestern University-GlendaleDoctor of Physical Therapy | Glendale, AZ | GRE |
Misericordia UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Dallas, PA | GRE |
Missouri State UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Springfield, MO | GRE |
Mount Saint Mary's UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Los Angeles, CA | GRE |
Mount St. Joseph UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Cincinnati, OH | GRE |
Nazareth College of RochesterDoctor of Physical Therapy | Rochester, NY | GRE |
New York Institute of TechnologyDoctor of Physical Therapy | Old Westbury, NY | No GRE required |
New York Medical CollegeDoctor of Physical Therapy | Valhalla, NY | No GRE required |
New York UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | New York, NY | GRE |
Northeastern UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Boston, MA | No GRE required |
Northern Arizona UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Flagstaff, AZ | GRE |
Northern Illinois UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Dekalb, IL | GRE |
Northwestern UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Evanston, IL | No GRE required |
Nova Southeastern UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Fort Lauderdale, FL | GRE |
Oakland UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Rochester, MI | GRE |
Ohio State UniversityClinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy | Columbus, OH | No GRE required |
Ohio UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Athens County, OH | No GRE required |
Oklahoma City UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Oklahoma City, OK | GRE |
Old Dominion UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Norfolk, VA | GRE |
Pacific UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Hillsboro, OR | No GRE required |
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine SuwaneeDoctor of Physical Therapy | Philadelphia, PA | GRE |
Plymouth State UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Plymouth, NH | GRE |
Quinnipiac UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Hamden, CT | No GRE required |
Radford UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Radford, VA | GRE |
Regis UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Denver, CO | No GRE required |
Rockhurst UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Kansas City, MO | No GRE required |
Rocky Mountain University of Health ProfessionsDoctor of Physical Therapy | Provo, UT | No GRE required |
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and ScienceDoctor of Physical Therapy | North Chicago, IL | — |
Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyDoctor of Physical Therapy | Newark, NJ | No GRE required |
Sacred Heart UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Fairfield, CT | GRE |
Saint Francis UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Loretto, PA | GRE |
Saint Louis UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | St. Louis, MO | — |
Saint Ambrose UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Davenport, IA | GRE |
Samuel Merritt UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Oakland, CA | No GRE required |
San Diego State UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | San Diego, CA | GRE |
San Francisco State UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | San Francisco, CA | No GRE required |
Seton Hall UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | South Orange, NJ | GRE |
Shenandoah UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Winchester, VA | GRE |
Simmons UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Boston, MA | GRE |
Slippery Rock University of PennsylvaniaDoctor of Physical Therapy | Slippery Rock, PA | GRE |
South CollegeDoctor of Physical Therapy | Atlanta and Knoxville | GRE |
Southwest Baptist UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Bolivar, MO | GRE |
Springfield CollegeDoctor of Physical Therapy | Springfield, MA | No GRE required |
Samford UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Birmingham, AL | GRE |
St Catherine UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Saint Paul, MN | GRE |
State University of New York Upstate Medical UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Syracuse, NY | GRE |
Stockton UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Galloway, NJ | GRE |
Stony Brook UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Stony Brook, NY | GRE |
SUNY Buffalo State UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Buffalo, NY | GRE |
SUNY DownState Medical CenterDoctor of Physical Therapy | Brooklyn, NY | GRE |
Temple UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Philadelphia, PA | GRE |
Tennessee State UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Nashville, TN | GRE |
Texas State UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | San Marcos, TX | GRE |
Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterDoctor of Physical Therapy | Lubbock, TX | GRE |
Texas Woman's UniversityDoctor of Philosophy in Physical Therapy | Denton, TX | No GRE required |
Vermont State Colleges-Office of the ChancellorDoctor of Physical Therapy | Montpelier, VT | No GRE required |
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioDoctor of Physical Therapy | San Antonio, TX | GRE |
The University of Texas Medical Branch at GalvestonDoctor of Physical Therapy | Galveston, TX | GRE |
Thomas Jefferson UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Philadelphia, PA | No GRE required |
Touro CollegeDoctor of Physical Therapy | New York, NY | GRE |
Touro University NevadaDoctor of Physical Therapy | Henderson, NV | GRE |
Trine UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Angola, IN | GRE |
Tufts UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Medford, MA | GRE |
University of Alabama at BirminghamDoctor of Physical Therapy | Birmingham, AL | No GRE required |
University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesDoctor of Physical Therapy | Little Rock, AR | GRE |
University of Central ArkansasDoctor of Physical Therapy | Conway, AR | GRE |
University of Central FloridaDoctor of Physical Therapy | Orlando, FL | GRE |
University of CincinnatiDoctor of Physical Therapy | Cincinnati, OH | No GRE required |
University of ColoradoDoctor of Physical Therapy | Aurora, CO | No GRE required |
University of ConnecticutDoctor of Physical Therapy | Storrs, CT | GRE |
University of DaytonDoctor of Physical Therapy | Dayton, OH | No GRE required |
University of DelawareDoctor of Physical Therapy | Newark, DE | GRE |
University of EvansvilleDoctor of Physical Therapy | Evansville, IN | No GRE required |
The University of FindlayDoctor of Physical Therapy | Findlay, OH | GRE |
University of HartfordDoctor of Physical Therapy | Hartford, CT | GRE |
University of Illinois ChicagoDoctor of Physical Therapy | Chicago, IL | GRE |
University of IndianapolisDoctor of Physical Therapy | Indianapolis, IN | No GRE required |
University of IowaDoctor of Physical Therapy | Iowa City, IA | GRE |
University of JamestownDoctor of Physical Therapy | Jamestown, ND | No GRE required |
University of Kansas Medical CenterDoctor of Physical Therapy | Kansas City, KS | No GRE required |
University of KentuckyDoctor of Physical Therapy | Lexington, KY | GRE |
University of LynchburgDoctor of Physical Therapy | Lynchburg, VA | GRE |
University of MaryDoctor of Physical Therapy | Bismarck, ND | No GRE required |
University of Mary Hardin-BaylorDoctor of Physical Therapy | Belton, TX | No GRE required |
University of Maryland – BaltimoreDoctor of Physical Therapy | Baltimore, MD | GRE |
University of Maryland Eastern ShoreDoctor of Physical Therapy | Princess Anne, MD | GRE |
University of Massachusetts-LowellDoctor of Physical Therapy | Lowell, MA | GRE |
University of MiamiDoctor of Physical Therapy | Miami, FL | GRE |
University of Michigan-FlintDoctor of Physical Therapy | Flint, MI | GRE |
University of MinnesotaDoctor of Physical Therapy | Minneapolis, MN | No GRE required |
University of MississippiDoctor of Physical Therapy | Jackson, MS | GRE |
University of MissouriDoctor of Physical Therapy | Columbia, MO | No GRE required |
University of Montana – MissoulaDoctor of Physical Therapy | Missoula, MT | GRE |
University of Mount UnionDoctor of Physical Therapy | Alliance, OH | GRE |
University of Nebraska Medical CenterDoctor of Physical Therapy | Omaha, NE | GRE |
University of Nevada-Las VegasDoctor of Physical Therapy | Las Vegas, NV | GRE |
University of New EnglandDoctor of Physical Therapy | Biddeford, ME | No GRE required |
University of New MexicoDoctor of Physical Therapy | Albuquerque, NM | GRE |
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillDoctor of Physical Therapy | Chapel Hill, NC | No GRE required |
| Institution & Program | Location | Test requirement |
|---|---|---|
University of North DakotaDoctor of Physical Therapy | Grand Forks, ND | — |
University of North FloridaDoctor of Physical Therapy | Jacksonville, FL | GRE |
University of North GeorgiaDoctor of Physical Therapy | Dahlonega, GA | GRE |
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort WorthDoctor of Physical Therapy | Fort Worth, TX | GRE |
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences CenterDoctor of Physical Therapy | Oklahoma City, OK | GRE |
University of PittsburghDoctor of Physical Therapy | Pittsburgh, PA | No GRE required |
University of Puget SoundDoctor of Physical Therapy | Tacoma, WA | GRE |
University of Rhode IslandDoctor of Physical Therapy | Kingston, RI | No GRE required |
University of Saint MaryDoctor of Physical Therapy | Leavenworth, KS | GRE |
University of ScrantonDoctor of Physical Therapy | Scranton, PA | No GRE required |
University of South AlabamaDoctor of Physical Therapy | Mobile, AL | GRE |
University of South DakotaDoctor of Physical Therapy | Vermillion, SD | GRE |
University of South FloridaDoctor of Physical Therapy | Tampa, FL | GRE |
The University of Tennessee-ChattanoogaDoctor of Physical Therapy | Chattanooga, TN | GRE |
Chatham UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Pittsburgh, PA | No GRE required |
The University of Tennessee Health Science CenterDoctor of Physical Therapy | Memphis, TN | GRE |
The University of Texas at El PasoDoctor of Physical Therapy | El Paso, TX | GRE |
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at DallasDoctor of Physical Therapy | Dallas, TX | GRE |
University of the Incarnate WordDoctor of Physical Therapy | San Antonio, TX | GRE |
University of the PacificDoctor of Physical Therapy | Stockton, CA | GRE |
Rosemont CollegeDoctor of Physical Therapy | Rosemont, PA | No GRE required |
University of ToledoDoctor of Physical Therapy | Toledo, OH | No GRE required |
University of UtahDoctor of Physical Therapy | Salt Lake City, UT | No GRE required |
University of VermontDoctor of Physical Therapy | Burlington, VT | No GRE required |
University of WashingtonDoctor of Physical Therapy | Seattle, WA | GRE |
University of Wisconsin-La CrosseDoctor of Physical Therapy | La Crosse, WI | GRE |
University of Wisconsin-MadisonDoctor of Physical Therapy | Madison, WI | GRE |
University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeDoctor of Physical Therapy | Milwaukee, WI | GRE |
Utica UniversityPost-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy | Utica, NY | No GRE required |
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Richmond, VA | GRE |
Walsh UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | North Canton, OH | GRE |
Washington University in St LouisDoctor of Physical Therapy | St. Louis, MO | No GRE required |
Wayne State UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Detroit, MI | GRE |
West Coast UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Irvine, CA | GRE |
West Virginia UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Morgantown, WV | GRE |
Western Carolina UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Cullowhee, NC | No GRE required |
Western Kentucky UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Bowling Green, KY | GRE |
Western Michigan UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Kalamazoo, MI | GRE |
Western University of Health SciencesDoctor of Physical Therapy | Pomona, CA | No GRE required |
Wheeling Jesuit UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Wheeling, WV | GRE |
Wichita State UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Wichita, KS | No GRE required |
Widener UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Chester, PA | GRE |
William Carey UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Hattiesburg, MS | GRE |
Wingate UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Wingate, NC | GRE |
Winston-Salem State UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Winston-Salem, NC | GRE |
Youngstown State UniversityDoctor of Physical Therapy | Youngstown, OH | GRE |