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CAPTE Student Financial Fact Sheet

University of Mississippi Medical Center
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Financial Fact Sheet
2026

The data applies to students experiencing the program between January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026.
Length of Program which includes all student instruction/interaction (including classroom, laboratory, exams, and clinical education). Include the total number of weeks where either full or partial attendance is required.
Length of Program in Weeks excluding breaks: 120
Length of Program in Weeks including breaks: 156

Clinical Education

Does this program have a requirement for all students to complete at least one clinical education experience for which the students need to seek alternative housing or travel accommodations to attend XYes No
Note: Students are responsible for costs associated with housing, travel, and food during clinical education. Programs should add any additional comments about clinical education here.

Students must have one out of state & one out of metro area clinical education experience.

Student Costs

Note: Year 1 are costs experienced by students who enrolled in the program for the first time between Jan. 1, 2026 – Dec. 31, 2026. Annual costs for subsequent years are estimates based on the program’s historical annual percentage increase of 3%. Students should contact the program for further information related to costs.

Student Costs	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Total
Annual Tuition Public Institution, In-state Student:	$24,931	$25,678*	$26,449*	$77,058*
Annual Tuition Public Institution, Out-of-state student:	$38,184	$39,329*	$40,509*	$118,022*
Annual Tuition Private Institution Student:
Annual institutional fees for a full-time student [Includes general institutional fees, i.e., health insurance, recreation, etc.]	$0**	$0**	$0**	$0
Total expected cost of other program-related expenses [Includes: required texts, laboratory fees, and other program costs for the entire technical program.]	$1,370***	$833	$220	$2,423
Total Cost of the Program [Includes: tuition, fees, other program costs for the entire program. Include in-state and out-of-state as applicable)	In State: $26,301 Out of State: $39,551	In State: $26,511 Out of State: $40,162	In State: $26,669 Out of State: $40,729	In State: $79,481 Out of State: $120,445

*Tuition and fees are set at the beginning of the academic year by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL). Tuition and fees provided are an estimate of expected increases but are subject to change.

** Health Insurance is required for UMMC students. UMMC offers individual health insurance for $4,996 per year. Students are not required to purchase UMMC health insurance, but they must show proof of some health insurance. Since insurance prices vary, cost of insurance is not included in this number.

***Students are required to have a computer for the program, but cost is not included in this number since many students already have a computer.

Note: We encourage students to explore the cost of living for areas where they may choose to live. One possible website: https://livingwage.mit.edu/

The institution offers financial assistance specific to DPT students. Yes X No
The program/institution offers scholarships specific to DPT students. X Yes No
The program offers graduate assistantships specific to DPT students. Yes X No
Note: Other opportunities may exist at the institution for FINANCIAL SUPPORT – please contact the program for further information.
We encourage APTA student members to visit the APTA Financial Solutions Center at https://www.apta.org/your-career/financial-management/financial-solutions-center.

Student Debt Summary
Average student debt from the DPT Program for students who graduated or will graduate between Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2026 $102,712

Average total student debt after completing the DPT Program for students who graduated or will graduate between Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2026. Include all student loan debt. $111,098