Cost and Financial Aid
SBU strives to offer affordable degree programs. In addition to our competitive tuition costs, SBU has opportunities for scholarships and financial aid options. Review the various costs of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program below.
Have questions about SBU's DPT program or Financial Aid?
DPT Program Costs, 2026-27
Annual Tuition, Fees and Costs:
| Tuition | $36,400 |
| Curriculum Fee | $400 |
| Course Fee | $2,700 (3 year total) |
| Technology Fee | $600 |
| Textbooks | ≈$1,000 |
| Mercy College Health Professions Fee |
$400 |
Special or One-Time Fees and/or Costs:
| Deposit (goes toward tuition) | $500 |
| APTA Membership (optional) | $110 |
| Graduation Fee | $400 |
Scholarships and Financial Aid
As an SBU DPT student, you may be eligible for a variety of scholarship and financial
aid opportunities. In addition to federal financial aid available through the FAFSA,
students may utilize private educational loans to help finance their education and
are encouraged to explore external scholarship opportunities. Outside scholarships
are stackable with the institutional scholarships listed above.
DPT Merit-Based Scholarship Opportunities
Tier 1
$30,000 Total Scholarship ($10,000/year) • 5 awards annually
Awarded to students admitted with an Overall GPA of 3.85 or higher. To retain the award, recipients must maintain a 3.25 graduate GPA throughout the DPT program and remain free from professional behavior probation.
Tier 2
$22,500 Total Scholarship ($7,500/year) • 10 awards annually
Awarded to students admitted with an Overall GPA of 3.60-3.84. To retain the award, recipients must maintain a 3.25 graduate GPA throughout the DPT program and remain free from professional behavior probation.
Tier 3
$9,000 Total Scholarship ($3,000/year) • 25 awards annually
Awarded to students admitted with an Overall GPA of 3.30-3.59. To retain the award, recipients must maintain a 3.25 graduate GPA throughout the DPT program and remain free from professional behavior probation.
SBU Graduate Scholarship
$9,000 Total Scholarship ($3,000/year) • Unlimited awards available
Awarded to students who have completed a bachelor's degree from Southwest Baptist
University and are admitted to the DPT program. To retain the award, recipients must
maintain a 3.25 graduate GPA throughout the DPT program and remain free from professional
behavior probation. This scholarship is not stackable with merit-based scholarships.
Students will receive the highest scholarship award for which they qualify.
Preferred Partner School Scholarships
$7,500 Total Scholarship ($2,500/year) • Limited awards available
Awarded to all admitted students from a preferred partner institution. This scholarship is not stackable with merit-based scholarships. Students will receive the highest scholarship award for which they qualify.
* Anderson University (IN)
* Avila University
* Belhaven University
* Bethel University (IN)
* Central Methodist University
* College of the Ozarks
* Drury University
* Evangel University
* Grace College (IN)
* Hannibal-LaGrange University
* Indiana Wesleyan University
* John Brown University
* MidAmerican Nazarene University
* Missouri Baptist University
* Oklahoma Baptist University
* Oklahoma Wesleyan University
* Oral Roberts University
* Ouachita Baptist University
* Pensacola Christian College
* Southern Nazarene University
* Sterling College
* Tabor College
* Union University
* William Jewell College
* Williams Baptist University
FAFSA
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to receive any aid for which you may qualify. SBU's recommended deadline for submitting the FAFSA is March 15. If you have questions, contact the SBU Office of Financial Aid at (417) 328-1822.
Further Information
For more details about SBU DPT program financial information, including scholarship opportunities, please download the financial information guide.