Physical Therapy accreditation
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Northern Arizona University is accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
The data applies to students experiencing the program between August, 2025-September, 2027. (Class of 2027). 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: 96 weeks
- Length of Program in Weeks including breaks: 106 weeks
Clinical education
Does this program have a requirement for all students to complete at least one clinical education experience for which the students would be required to seek alternative housing or travel accommodations to attend
Student costs
These are costs experienced by students enrolled in the program between August, 2025 – September, 2027.
Note: Annual costs are estimates and may be subject to increases. Students should contact the program for further information related to costs.
| Year 1 2025-2026 | Year 2 2026-2027 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual tuition public institution, In-state AZ student | $18,936 | $23,584 | $42,520 |
| Annual tuition public institution, Out-of-state student | $38,190 | $43,800 | $81,990 |
| Annual institutional fees for a full-time student [Includes general institutional fees, i.e., health insurance, recreation, etc.] Phoenix program*; Flagstaff and hybrid programs | $1,813 (PBC $790) | $1,904 (PBC $829) | $3,717 (PBC $1,619) |
| Total expected cost of other program-related expenses [Includes: required texts, laboratory fees, and other program costs for the entire technical program.] | $10,400 | $10,400 | $20,800 |
| Total cost of the program [Includes: tuition, fees, other program costs for the entire program.] In-state AZ student | $31,149 | $35,888 | $67,037 |
| Total cost of the program [Includes: tuition, fees, other program costs for the entire program.] Out-of-state student | $50,403 | $56,104 | $106,507 |
Students are encouraged 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?
___Yes _X_ No
Does the program/institution offer scholarships specific to DPT students?
_X_ Yes ___ No
Does the program offer graduate assistantships specific to DPT students?
___Yes _X_No
Note: Other opportunities may exist at the institution for FINANCIAL SUPPORT-please contact the program for further information.
APTA student members are encouraged to visit the APTA Financial Solutions Center.
Student debt summary
Programs with less than 10 graduates in calendar year 2024 are not required to complete this section.
Average student debt from the DPT Program for students who graduated or will graduate between January 1 – December 31, 2024: $52,370 (2023; 2024 data TBD)
Average total student debt after completing the DPT Program for students who graduated or will graduate between Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2024. Include all student loan debt: $61,070 (2023; 2024 data TBD)
Updated June, 2025.