Costs & Financial Aid
Ava Richardson You'll find the cost of an education at the University of Kansas is competitive with other top doctoral programs in physical therapy. This includes the requirement of a $400 non-refundable tuition fee deposit to reserve a spot in the next physical therapy class at KU Medical Center.
You pay tuition and fees at the beginning of each semester. The Kansas Board of Regents establishes tuition and fees, and they may change at any time without notice.
Program Costs
Below is an estimate of costs for full-time students finishing the degree program in three years based on the KU comprehensive fee schedule.
These figures are provided as a guide only and are not an official quote of costs. This information is subject to change by the Kansas Board of Regents and the University of Kansas.
KU Doctor of Physical Therapy financial fact sheet 2023 (PDF)
Requirements for Kansas In-state Tuition Eligibility
Very specific requirements must be met to qualify for Kansas resident tuition rates. Our program does not have tuition compacts or agreements with neighboring states, including Missouri. If you are a resident of any state other than Kansas, even if living just blocks away from the KU Medical Center campus in Kansas City, Kansas, you will be considered a non-resident applicant. Learn more about the requirements. Please direct questions to the Office of the Registrar.
Kansas Resident Student | |||
KU graduate tuition | $442.20 / credit hour | 110 credit hours to complete degree | $48,642.00 |
PT course fees | $121.55 / credit hour | 110 credit hours to complete degree | $13,370.50 |
Campus fees | $421.77 / fall,, spring semesters $63.00 / summer semester | 7 semesters* | $2,593.62 |
Estimated total tuition and fees for Kansas residents | $64,606.12 | ||
Non-Resident Student | |||
KU graduate tuition | $1,039.10 / credit hour | 110 credit hours | $114,301.00 |
PT course fees | $121.55 / credit hour | 110 credit hours to complete degree | $13,370.50 |
Campus fees | $421.77 / fall,, spring semesters $63.00 / summer semester | 7 semesters* | $2,593.62 |
Estimated tuition and fees for residents not of Kansas | $130,265.12 | ||
* The program is three years, full-time study (nine semesters); however, summer term campus fees are not charged to students in years 2 and 3 of the program.
Additional Expenses
The following items are required for students, but are not paid directly to KU; therefore, costs may not be determined by the program.
- Background check report – includes a one-time fee is paid by the student directly to reporting agency after admission to the program. See details. In addition, a drug screening may be required for students in the program participating at clinical sites.
- Computer – must meet the program's minimum technology requirements.
- Textbooks and other learning materials ($1,300 per year, estimated).
- Room and board, transportation and other needs.
