Doctoral Degree
CAPTE Student Financial Fact Sheet
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Financial Fact Sheet
2025
The data applies to students experiencing the program between January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025.
Length of Program which includes all student instruction/interaction (including classroom, laboratory, exams, and clinical education). Include the total number of weeks where either full or partial attendance is required.
Length of Program in Weeks excluding breaks: 120
Length of Program in Weeks including breaks: 156
Clinical Education
Does this program have a requirement for all students to complete at least one clinical education experience for which the students need to seek alternative housing or travel accommodations to attend X Yes No
Note: Students are responsible for costs associated with housing, travel, and food during clinical education. Programs should add any additional comments about clinical education here.
| Students must have one out of state & one out of metro area clinical education experience. |
Student Costs
Note: Year 1 are costs experienced by students who enrolled in the program for the first time between Jan. 1, 2025 – Dec. 31, 2025. Annual costs for subsequent years are estimates based on the program’s historical annual percentage increase of 3%. Students should contact the program for further information related to costs.
| Student Costs | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Public Institution, In-state Student: | $24,205 | $24,931* | $25,678* | $74,814* | ||
| Annual Tuition Public Institution, Out-of-state student: | $37,073 | $28,185* | $39,330* | $114,588* | ||
| Annual Tuition Private Institution Student: | ||||||
| Annual institutional fees for a full-time student [Includes general institutional fees, i.e., health insurance, recreation, etc.] | $0** | $0** | $0** | $0 | ||
| Total expected cost of other program-related expenses [Includes: required texts, laboratory fees, and other program costs for the entire technical program.] | $1,382*** | $848 | $220 | $2,450 | ||
| Total Cost of the Program [Includes: tuition, fees, other program costs for the entire program. Include in-state and out-of-state as applicable) |
In State:$25,587 Out of State: $38,455 |
In State: $25,779 Out of State: $39,033 |
In State: $25,898 Out of State: $39,550 |
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*Tuition and fees are set at the beginning of the academic year by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL). Tuition and fees provided are an estimate of expected increases but are subject to change.
** Health Insurance is required for UMMC students. UMMC offers individual health insurance for $4,580 per year. Students are not required to purchase UMMC health insurance, but they must show proof of some health insurance. Since insurance prices vary, cost of insurance is not included in this number.
***Students are required to have a computer for the program, but cost is not included in this number since many students already have a computer.
Note: We encourage students to explore the cost of living for areas where they may choose to live. One possible website: https://livingwage.mit.edu/
The institution offers financial assistance specific to DPT students. Yes X No
The program/institution offers scholarships specific to DPT students. X Yes No
The program offers graduate assistantships specific to DPT students. Yes X No
Note: Other opportunities may exist at the institution for FINANCIAL SUPPORT-please contact the program for further information.
We encourage APTA student members to visit the APTA Financial Solutions Center at https://www.apta.org/your- career/financial-management/financial-solutions-center.
Student Debt Summary
(CAPTE does not require programs with ten or less graduates in calendar year 2023 to complete this section.)
Average student debt from the DPT Program for students who graduated or will graduate between Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2024 $71,690
Average total student debt after completing the DPT Program for students who graduated or will graduate between Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2024. Include all student loan debt. $76,850