Admissions Requirements
| Degree Snapshot | |
|---|---|
| Degree | Doctor of Physical Therapy |
| Program Format | Face-to-face courses and clinical rotations |
| Application Deadline | Priority Deadline: Nov. 1, 2024 Regular Deadline: March 17, 2025 All applications are due by June 3, 2025; classes begin in fall 2025. Applications are now open via PTCAS. |
| Completion Time | Eight consecutive semesters; complete the program in less than three years. |
| Total Cost | Total anticipated cost for the Doctor of Physical Therapy is $129,765*. Tuition and fees are included. Scholarships and financial aid are available! |
| Accreditation Status | Click here to view current accreditation status and tentative timelines. |
*Anticipated cost for students beginning in the 2025-26 academic year.
How to Apply
After you've reviewed the admission requirements, including the prerequisite course requirements listed below, you can begin your PTCAS application, which includes the following:
- Official transcripts: Applicants must arrange for PTCAS to receive an official transcript from each college and university from which you earned a degree (bachelor's or higher) in the United States and Canada.
- References: Applicants must arrange for three (3) references to be submitted electronically through PTCAS. Each evaluator will be contacted using an email address provided to PTCAS by the applicant.
- Observation hours: 50 observation hours are required and must be submitted and verified by a licensed PT via PTCAS.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): If English is not an applicant's first (primary) language, official TOEFL scores must be submitted to gradadmissions@whitworth.edu.
While the GRE is not required, we strongly encourage you to submit your scores to help guide future readiness for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE). The scores are not used to determine acceptance to the Whitworth Doctor of Physical Therapy program; therefore, there are no minimum requirements. Whitworth's PTCAS GRE code is 2949.
Holistic Admissions Process
Our holistic admissions process includes a review of a person's entire application for academic performance and personal attributes that lead to success. This includes performance in prerequisite courses, work experience, extracurricular activities or any other activities that provide experiences to prepare you for success in our DPT program.
Admission Requirements
Whitworth's Doctor of Physical Therapy faculty will adopt a holistic admission process that includes:
- Successful completion of a bachelor's degree (prior to enrollment)
- A cumulative and prerequisite GPA of a 3.0 or higher
- Completion of, or enrollment in, prerequisite courses; completion of the prerequisite courses must be within the last 10 years
- Evidence of leadership skills, service and community engagement activities
- Participation in admissions interview