Tuition and Financial Aid

Earning a graduate-level degree from Arcadia University’s College of Health Sciences is a significant investment in your career and future. It is important to us that you have all the information you need on your path toward advancing your career.

Tuition costs vary for the hybrid program delivered by Arcadia’s College of Health Sciences.

Arcadia’s hybrid DPT program consists of 110 credits to be completed full time over the course of 26 months. For the Fall 2026 entering class, tuition per semester for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program is $20,585.

The plan of study for the hybrid DPT program takes place over six semesters for a total tuition cost of $123,510. You can expect a moderate increase in tuition for the following entering class.

Students are responsible for the additional costs of travel and housing associated with their clinical experiences. Additionally, students are required to pay a tech fee and graduate fee each semester and should plan accordingly. Please refer to the Student Financial Fact Sheet for a general estimate of program costs.

We encourage you to explore a number of options for funding your degree, including grants and scholarships, employer-sponsored tuition assistance, military education benefits, and federal student loans.

If you intend to apply for federal student aid, you may start the process while applying for admission. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Arcadia’s school code is 003235.

The FAFSA must be completed each academic year in order to remain eligible for Federal Student Aid.

To find more financial aid resources, you can consult the professional organization associated with your program. DPT students can request information from the American Physical Therapy Association at www.apta.org.

If you have any questions about financing your education, feel free to contact us.

Starting July 1, 2026, Grad PLUS Loans will no longer be offered for new borrowers and borrowing limits will be introduced for new loans, meaning federal loans may no longer cover the full cost of attendance for many graduate students. If you’re planning to begin a graduate degree program in fall 2026 or later, start planning now (ideally before you apply) to find alternative funding options. This change will affect people seeking federal financial aid for the Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Arcadia University; primarily, those who enroll on or after July 1, 2026.

Most graduate students will be limited to borrowing up to $20,500 in federal loans per year for graduate degrees, including this program. The incoming changes will also limit lifetime federal loans for graduate degrees to $100,000. Learn more details here.

Early planning is the most important thing you can do. The financial aid office can help you build a plan:

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Already enrolled? If your federal loans were disbursed before July 1, 2026, you may be able to continue borrowing under prior rules, including Grad PLUS, with limitations. Taking a leave of absence, withdrawing, transferring, or changing programs/institutions after June 30, 2026 could affect your eligibility. Contact the financial aid office before making any enrollment changes.