Tuition & Fees

2026-27 Program Costs

Note that the program runs a full 30-month span, including the summer semester. Below you’ll find a tuition breakdown per semester and for the entirety of the program for our June 2026 cohort.

• Per Semester: $18,500
• Student Activity Fee (Per Semester): $25
• Total Program Cost (8 Semesters): $148,175*

*Student Activity Fee not charged for Summer 2026.

Note: JWU Alumni may be eligible to receive a 15% tuition discount through the Wildcat Alumni Scholarship.

Students may refer to the Financial Fact Sheet (PDF) for additional information on program costs. The Fact Sheet reflects the published tuition, fees and program-related expenses for the entering June 2026 cohort identified in the report. Financial aid, scholarships and other funding opportunities vary by student and are not reflected in the figures presented in the report.

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Benefits of JWU’s Inclusive DPT Program Cost

Our Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is structured with a student-first approach. Our total program cost* includes the following benefits and services for our students at no additional cost:

• Clinical Site Costs: JWU provides students malpractice insurance for clinical education experiences.
• Uniforms: Students will receive uniform clothing and one program nametag.
• Memberships: Students will receive an annual membership to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the American Physical Therapy Association of Rhode Island (APTA RI).
• Textbooks: Students will receive an annual subscription to AccessPhysiotherapy, providing access to most of the textbooks and resources needed for DPT coursework.

Additional Estimated Expenses

There may be travel, accommodation and other costs associated with clinical education.

Additional expenses outside of the total program cost may include:

• Criminal background checks
• Laptop and other technologies
• Student Health Insurance
• Housing

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The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the estimated total amount it will cost a student to attend JWU each year. For more information, contact Student Financial Services.