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DPT Program Cost and Financial Aid

Cost and Financial Aid

Â鶹TV strives to offer affordable degree programs. In addition to our competitive tuition costs, Â鶹TV has opportunities for scholarships and financial aid options. Review the various costs of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program below.

Have questions about Â鶹TV'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 Â鶹TV 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. 

Â鶹TV 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 to receive any aid for which you may qualify. Â鶹TV's recommended deadline for submitting the FAFSA is March 15. If you have questions, contact the Â鶹TV Office of Financial Aid at (417) 328-1822.

Further Information

For more details about Â鶹TV DPT program financial information, including scholarship opportunities, please download the financial information guide.

DPT Financial and Cost Info Guide (PDF)