Program Costs
UD Tuition
The UD Department of Physical Therapy tuition rate for the 2022-23 academic year is $1,288/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.
Scholarship Opportunities
All students meeting the criteria for admission will be considered for a scholarship package as funds remain available. Eligibility for scholarship funding during the early phase of the admissions cycle is more likely than the later phase. For more information about scholarships, please contact pt-admissions@udel.edu.
Academic: Awards are based upon the undergraduate cumulative GPA, science prerequisite GPA, verbal GRE, quantitative GRE, letters of recommendation, quality of essays, and interview score.
Delaware Resident: In-state tuition scholarships typically average $50,000, yet are only guaranteed during Round 1. Residents of Delaware are advised to apply early to secure a scholarship.
Diversity: UDPT is highly invested in creating a talented and diverse cohort of students. Diversity scholarships typically average $50,000, and will be awarded throughout the admissions cycle.
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 |