College of Health Professions
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Embark on the journey to become a physical therapist with a best-in-class education from a renowned institution in a fast-growing field.
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Join the next generation of physical therapists.
Jumpstart a rewarding career with our two-and-a-half-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. Gain leading-edge skills that prepare you to practice in a variety of healthcare environments.
- 48% of students enrolled in 2024-2025 are from backgrounds underrepresented in physical therapy including 29% of students enrolled from historically excluded racial and ethnic groups.
- Two-and-a-half-year unified and integrated entry-level DPT program.
- Academic, clinical and research components allow students to explore specialty areas.
- Two-year average graduation rate per CAPTE criteria for the classes of 2021 - 2023 was 100%.
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800 CLINICAL SITES
WITH 38% IN MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS
Where education meets application.
Learn from accomplished, supportive faculty with a wide range of educational, clinical and research expertise. Gain hands-on experience through this concentrated program that will give you the skills to lead you on a dynamic career path in one of the fastest-growing healthcare fields.
- Early, experiential hands-on training in RFU’s clinic.
- Faculty-led interprofessional education and simulation provides a 360-degree lens into healthcare environments.
- Individualized learning and personal attention through small class sizes.