*Calculated estimate based on 2 percent increase
Review the Rules Determining Resident and Nonresident Student Status to understand what determines Indiana residency.
DPT/Ph.D. of Physical Therapy cost and finances
| Tuition Credit Hr Rate | Resident | Nonresident | Student service fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | $604 | $861 | $621.92 |
| 2025–26 | $616 | $878 | $634.00 |
| 2026–27 (estimated) | $628 | $896 | $647.00 |
| Breakdown of costs | Resident | Nonresident | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2024 (5) | $3,020 | $4,305 | $287.28 |
| Fall 2024 (18) | $10,872 | $15,498 | $621.92 |
| Spring 2025 (19) | $11,476 | $16,359 | $621.92 |
| Summer 2025 (5) | $3,080 | $4,390 | $293.03 |
| Fall 2025 (17) | $10,472 | $14,926 | $634.00 |
| Spring 2026 (19) | $11,704 | $16,682 | $634.00 |
| Summer 2026 (5) | $3,140* | $4,480* | $298.89* |
| Fall 2026 (12) | $7,536* | $10,752* | $647.00* |
| Spring 2027 (10) | $6,280* | $8,960* | $647.00* |
| Total investment | $67,580 | $96,352 | $4,685.03 |
| IU Indianapolis fees | Cost (estimated) |
|---|---|
| Interprofessional education fee (one-time fee) | $150 |
| Graduate application fee | $70 |
| Student annual parking permit | $377 |
| International student visa processing fee (if applicable) | $157 |
| Student annual health premium (if applicable) | $3,533 |
| Item | Cost (estimated) |
|---|---|
| Background check (mandatory) | $75 |
| APTA annual membership (mandatory) | $80 |
| IN APTA annual membership (mandatory) | $20 |
| Textbooks per semester (required texts) | Estimated $1,000 |
| Clinical practice site transportation and gas | Estimated $3,000 |
| Crimson card ID (mandatory) | No cost (replacement card $25) |
| Malpractice insurance | Provided by Indiana University |
The Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Indiana University is accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). CAPTE is not an accreditation organization for post-professional degrees, including the Ph.D. Therefore, the Ph.D. portion of the dual degree DPT/Ph.D. is not subject to or accredited by CAPTE.
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). CAPTE is not an accreditation organization for post-professional degrees, including the Ph.D. Therefore, the Ph.D. portion of the dual degree DPT/Ph.D. is not subject to or accredited by CAPTE.
The Ph.D. in health and rehabilitative science portion of the dual-degree is fully funded with a stipend, health insurance, and project funds.