Program Costs
UD Tuition
The UD Department of Physical Therapy tuition rate for the 2023-2024 academic year is $1,352/credit hour.. However, due to a College of Health Sciences Dean’s Scholarship, the student tuition rate is lower than the published UD graduate tuition rate. The final student tuition rate for this program is $1,051.
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.
In recent years, the majority, if not all students who matriculated into the DPT program have received some tuition scholarship.
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) | ~$2,100 over 2.5 years | Refer to the University Catalog for more information. |
| University Mandatory Health Insurance | ~$5,000 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 | ~$325/year | Students often buy or rent through Amazon |
| Classroom Expenses | ~$700/year | 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 | $193/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 | ~$260 | Application and cap & gown rental |
| Cost of Living | Average Amount | Additional Information |
| Rent | ~$690/month | In and around the Newark, Delaware area |
| Internet/WiFi | ~$45/month | In and around the Newark, Delaware area |
| Utilities | ~$65/month | In and around the Newark, Delaware area |
| Gas (Vehicle) | ~$75/month | In and around the Newark, Delaware area |
| Food/Groceries/Toiletries | ~250/month | In and around the Newark, Delaware area |