Program Overview

Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is offered by the College of Health Sciences at the University of Rhode Island.

Program Overview

The DPT program tuition rates and fees are based on the rates set by the University of Rhode Island. Full-time graduate rates for Kingston degree programs apply to students registered for 9 or more credits per semester (1st and 2nd year DPT students). Per credit tuition rates for part-time graduate students in Kingston degree programs apply to students registered for fewer than 9 credits (3rd year DPT students).

Tuition and Fees

• Tuition (Only)
  • Year 1 In-state: $19,450
  • Year 1 Out-of-state: $36,610
  • Year 2 In-state: $19,815
  • Year 2 Out-of-state: $37,163
  • Year 3 In-state: $9,169
  • Year 3 Out-of-state: $17,069
• Tuition + Fees
  • Year 1 In-state: $25,276
  • Year 1 Out-of-state: $42,436
  • Year 2 In-state: $25,656
  • Year 2 Out-of-state: $43,004
  • Year 3 In-state: $9,797
  • Year 3 Out-of-state: $17,697
• Books and Supplies
  • Year 1: $300
  • Year 2: $300
  • Year 3: $200
• Housing (10 month average)
  • Year 1: $12,000
  • Year 2: $12,000
  • Year 3: $12,000
• Personal (Estimated)
  • Year 1: $6,000
  • Year 2: $6,000
  • Year 3: $8,000
• Transportation (Estimated)
  • Year 1: $1,500
  • Year 2: $1,500
  • Year 3: $3,000

Yearly Estimated Costs for DPT Students

The estimated costs for DPT students are as follows:

• Year 1 In-state: $25,276 (tuition and fees) + $300 (books and supplies) + $12,000 (housing) + $6,000 (personal) + $1,500 (transportation) = $45,076
• Year 1 Out-of-state: $42,436 (tuition and fees) + $300 (books and supplies) + $12,000 (housing) + $6,000 (personal) + $1,500 (transportation) = $62,236
• Year 2 In-state: $25,656 (tuition and fees) + $300 (books and supplies) + $12,000 (housing) + $6,000 (personal) + $1,500 (transportation) = $45,456
• Year 2 Out-of-state: $43,004 (tuition and fees) + $300 (books and supplies) + $12,000 (housing) + $6,000 (personal) + $1,500 (transportation) = $62,804
• Year 3 In-state: $9,797 (tuition and fees) + $200 (books and supplies) + $12,000 (housing) + $8,000 (personal) + $3,000 (transportation) = $32,997
• Year 3 Out-of-state: $17,697 (tuition and fees) + $200 (books and supplies) + $12,000 (housing) + $8,000 (personal) + $3,000 (transportation) = $41,897

Tuition + Fees DPT Program

The tuition and fees for the DPT program are as follows:

• Year 1
  • Summer 2025: 8 credits, In-state: $3,070, Out-of-state: $4,574
  • Fall 2025: 21 credits, In-state: $11,103, Out-of-state: $18,931
  • Spring 2026: 20 credits, In-state: $11,103, Out-of-state: $18,931
  • Total Tuition + Fees: 49 credits, In-state: $25,276, Out-of-state: $42,436
• Year 2
  • Summer 2025: 9 credits, In-state: $3,450, Out-of-state: $5,142
  • Fall 2025: 22 credits, In-state: $11,103, Out-of-state: $18,931
  • Spring 2026: 17 credits, In-state: $11,103, Out-of-state: $18,931
  • Total Tuition + Fees: 48 credits, In-state: $25,656, Out-of-state: $43,004
• Year 3
  • Summer 2025: 5 credits, In-state: $1,930, Out-of-state: $2,870
  • Fall 2025: 8 credits, In-state: $3,070, Out-of-state: $4,574
  • Spring 2026: 13 credits, In-state: $4,797, Out-of-state: $8,723
  • Total Tuition + Fees: In-state: $9,797, Out-of-state: $17,697

Tuition + Fees ECA Students

The tuition and fees for ECA students are as follows:

• Year 1
  • Summer 2025: 8 credits, In-state: $2,310, Out-of-state: $4,190
  • Fall 2025: 21 credits, In-state: $11,358, Out-of-state: $23,127
  • Spring 2026: 20 credits, In-state: $11,358, Out-of-state: $23,127
  • Total Tuition + Fees: 49 credits, In-state: $22,717, Out-of-state: $46,255