Doctor of Physical Therapy Costs
Understanding the full cost of earning your Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree at the University of Cincinnati is an important step in planning for your future. This page outlines tuition rates, program-specific fees, and estimated costs of attendance to help you make informed financial decisions. Whether you're an Ohio resident or an out-of-state student, UC provides clear and updated information to support your investment in a top-tier physical therapy education.
Tuition rates and fees are subject to change and are reviewed annually.
| Cost Type | Year 1* | Year 2* | Year 3** | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Public Institution, In-state Student: | $20,790 | $20,790 | $13,860 | $55,440 |
| Annual Tuition Public Institution, Out-of-state student: | $38,404 | $38,404 | $25,602 | $102,410 |
| Annual institutional fees for a full-time student [Includes general institutional fees, i.e., health insurance, recreation, etc.] |
$3,938 | $5,490 | $2,108 | $11,536 |
| Total expected cost of other program- related expenses [Includes: required texts, laboratory fees, and other program costs for the entire technical program.] |
$730 | $520 | $520 | $1,770 |
| Total Cost of the Program [Includes: tuition, fees, other program costs for the entire program. | In-state: $25,458 Out-of-state: $43,072 |
In-state: $26,800 Out-of-state: $44,414 |
In-state: $16,488 Out-of-state: $28,230 |
In-state: $68,746 Out-of-state: $115,718 |
* To align with the eight-semester curriculum, students in Years 1 and 2 experience 1 semester of course overload fees during specific semesters: 19 credit hours in the Spring of Year 1 and 21 credit hours in the Fall of Year 2. Additional fees apply.
**Year 3 is summer semester and fall semester only.
Note for out-of-state students
If you’re a resident of Indiana or Kentucky, you may be eligible for special tuition rates—learn more about Kentucky residency and Indiana residency options.
Other helpful links related to costs
Tuition Fact Sheet
To learn more about Tuition and Program Costs review the UC DPT Financial Fact Sheet.
UC Bursar Office
The Bursar Office responsibilities include the billing and collection of tuition, fees, campus housing, and other university-related charges.
Website URL: https://www.uc.edu/about/bursar.html