Program Costs
UD Physical Therapy Clinic
302-831-3000
For Graduate Admissions Questions:
302-831-8910
pt-admissions@udel.edu
UD Tuition
The UD Department of Physical Therapy tuition rate for the 2025-2026 academic year is $1,116/credit hour.
You may refer to the curriculum to plan costs per semester noting that the number of credits per semester may vary depending on student registration to optional courses, assignment to an Integrated Clinical Experience (ICE), or modification to the curriculum schedule.
Students may refer to the Student Financial Fact Sheet for additional information on program costs.
Scholarship Opportunities
All students meeting the criteria for admission will be considered for a scholarship package as funds remain available. Awards are based upon the admission profile and academic achievements.
Residents of the state of Delaware are encouraged to apply by the Round 1 deadline to have priority funding consideration. However, all students are encouraged to apply as early as possible when scholarship funding is at its highest.
For more information about scholarships, please contact pt-admissions@udel.edu.
Financial Aid
Please visit the UD Student Financial Services (SFS) Office for detailed information related to graduate student costs and financial aid or contact them at 302-831-2126 or sfs-mail@udel.edu.
Required | Amount | Additional Information |
| University Fees (Wellbeing, Student Center, Recreation, Registration, General) | ~$2,500 over 2.5 years | Refer to the University Catalog for more information. |
| University Mandatory Health Insurance | ~$5,900 over 2.5 years | A mandatory fee is charged in fall and spring semesters only. The fee can be waived with qualifying health insurance. See University Catalog for more information. |
| Textbooks | ~$815 over 2.5 years | Students often buy or rent through Amazon |
| Classroom Expenses | ~$1,423 over 2.5 years | Items for use in several classes (list of supplies, most often purchased during the first semester, can be found in the Orientation Manual). |
| Delaware Parking Pass | $235/year | Price is for the Annual Red Permit. Refer to University of Delaware Parking & Transportation Services for more information. |
| APTA and Delaware Chapter Dues | $110/year | Refer to the APTA Membership for more information. |
| Liability Insurance | $42/year | Refer to the HPSO for more information. |
| Graduation Fees | ~$250 | Application and cap & gown rental |
| Cost of Living | Average Amount | Additional Information |
| Rent | ~$878/month per person | In and around the Newark, Delaware area |
| Internet/WiFi | ~$47/month | In and around the Newark, Delaware area |
| Utilities | ~$119/month | In and around the Newark, Delaware area |
| Gas (Vehicle) | ~$79/month | In and around the Newark, Delaware area |
| Food/Groceries/Toiletries | ~262/month | In and around the Newark, Delaware area |
ADDITIONAL LINKS
Connect
Tower at STAR: 100 Discovery Blvd, Newark, DE 19713 | Health Sciences Complex: 540 S. College Ave, Newark, DE 19713 chs-info@udel.edu Phone: 302-831-1060