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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.
Annual Tuition, Fees and Costs:
Tuition | $36,400 |
Curriculum fee | $400 |
Course fee | $2,700 (3 year total) |
Technology fee | $520 |
Books and other supplies | $1,000 |
Special or One-Time Fees and/or Costs:
Deposit (goes toward tuition) | $500 |
Graduation fee | $400 |
APTA membership (optional) | $110 |
As an SBU DPT student, you will have opportunities for various scholarship and financial aid offers. Additionally, you are encouraged to seek out private sources of scholarships and aid.
Tier 1
How to secure it
Maintaining it
Tier 2
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Maintaining it
Deposits can be paid by check mailed to the address in my email footer or online at SBUniv.info/ptdeposit.
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to receive any aid for which you may qualify, including the Federal Direct Grad PLUS Student Loan. 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.
For more details about SBU DPT program financial information, including scholarship opportunities, please download the financial information guide.
DPT Financial and Cost Info Guide (PDF)
SBU offers scholarships to applicants who will earn a bachelor’s degree and meet admission requirements from the partner undergraduate institutions listed below. Eligible students who are admitted will receive a minimum $5,000 scholarship per year, with the potential for a higher award if they also qualify for merit-based scholarships. Merit-based and the preferred partner school scholarships are not stackable.
* 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