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Doctor of Physical Therapy COA Budgets

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Summer 2026, Fall 2026, & Spring 2027 Award Periods – Doctor of Physical Therapy
(3-month) (12-month) (9-month)
Summer Summer Fall/Spring/

Summer

Fall/Spring/

Summer

Fall/Spring Fall/Spring
Resident Non-Resident Resident Non-Resident Resident Non-Resident
Tuition & Fees $7,720.00 $12,269.00 $23,160.00 $36,807.00 $15,440.00 $24,538.00
Books & Supplies $670.00 $670.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
Living Expenses $5,940.00 $5,940.00 $17,170.00 $17,170.00 $13,800.00 $13,800.00
Transportation $1,240.00 $1,240.00 $4,960.00 $4,960.00 $4,300.00 $4,300.00
Miscellaneous/Personal $1,163.00 $1,163.00 $4,653.00 $4,653.00 $3,490.00 $3,490.00
Average Graduate PLUS Loan Fee $721.00 $721.00 $589.00 $589.00 $589.00 $589.00
Average Federal Direct Loan Fee $221.00 $221.00 $250.00  $250.00 $250.00 $250.00
Total $17,675.00 $22,224.00 $52,782.00 $66,429.00 $39,869.00 $48,967.00
Summer 2025, Fall 2025, & Spring 2026 Award Periods – Doctor of Physical Therapy
(3-month) (12-month) (9-month)
Summer Summer Fall/Spring/

Summer

Fall/Spring/

Summer

Fall/Spring Fall/Spring
Resident Non-Resident Resident Non-Resident Resident Non-Resident
Tuition & Fees $7,300.00 $11,893.00 $23,088.00 $36,735.00 $15,392.00 $24,490.00
Books & Supplies $670.00 $670.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
Living Expenses $5,940.00 $5,940.00 $17,170.00 $17,170.00 $13,800.00 $13,800.00
Transportation $1,240.00 $1,240.00 $4,960.00 $4,960.00 $4,300.00 $4,300.00
Miscellaneous/Personal $1,163.00 $1,163.00 $4,653.00 $4,653.00 $3,490.00 $3,490.00
Average Graduate PLUS Loan Fee $721.00 $721.00 $880.00 $880.00 $880.00 $880.00
Average Federal Direct Loan Fee $221.00 $221.00 $272.00  $272.00 $272.00 $272.00
Total $17,255.00 $21,848.00 $53,023.00 $66,670.00 $40,134.00 $49,232.00