Student Financial Fact Sheet
UNC-Chapel Hill consistently ranks among the top universities in value and quality of education and the DPT program is no different. Our DPT program is both highly ranked and more affordable than others and our students generally enter the program with lower-than-average student debt. Additionally, students leave the program with a debt level and earning potential that reflect a higher net present value than other careers. We’re proud to offer students a high-quality physical therapy education at a lower cost.
The UNC DPT Student Financial Fact Sheet can be viewed below.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Financial Fact Sheet
2025
The data applies to students experiencing the program between Jan. 1, 2025 – Dec. 31, 2025.
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: 136
Length of Program in Weeks including breaks: 153
Clinical Education
Does this program have a requirement for all students to complete at least one clinical education experience for whichthe students would be required to seek alternative housing or travel accommodations to attend X Yes ____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.
Student Costs
Note: These are costs experienced by students enrolled in the program between Jan. 1, 2025 – Dec. 31, 2025. Annual costsare estimates and may be subject to increases. Students should contact the program for further information related to costs
Note: Annual costs are estimates and may be subject to increases. Students should contact the program for further information related to costs.
| 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | Total | |
| Annual Tuition Public Institution, In-state Student: | $22,290 | $23,692 | $25,448 | $71,430 |
| Annual Tuition Public Institution, Out-of-state student: | $50,414 | $23,692 | $25,448 | $99,554 |
| Annual Tuition Private Institution Student: | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Annual institutional fees for a full-time student [Includes general institutional fees, i.e., healthinsurance, recreation, etc.] |
$2,538 | $2,617 | $2,607 | $7,762 |
| Total expected cost of other program- relatedexpenses [Includes: required texts, laboratory fees, and other program costs for the entire technical program.] |
$9,450 | $10,620 | $11,277 | $31,347 |
| Total Cost of the Program [Includes: tuition, fees, other program costs for the entire program. | In state = $34,278
Out-of-state = $62,402 |
$36,929*
$36,929* |
$39,332
$39,332 |
In-state = $110,539
Out-of- State= $138,663 |
Note: Students are encouraged to explore the cost of living for areas where they may choose to live. One possible website: https://livingwage.mit.edu/
Does the institution offer financial assistance specific to DPT students? X Yes _____ No
Does the program/institution offer scholarships specific to DPT students? X Yes _____ No
Does the program offer graduate assistantships specific to DPT students? X Yes _____ No
Note: Other opportunities may exist at the institution for FINANCIAL SUPPORT-please contact the program for furtherinformation.
APTA student members are encouraged to visit the APTA Financial Solutions Center at https://www.apta.org/your-career/financial-solutions-center.
Student Debt Summary
(Programs with less than 10 graduates in calendar year2025 are not required to complete this section)
Average student debt from the DPT Program for students who graduated or will graduate between Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2025.$38,672
Average total student debt after completing the DPT Program for students who graduated or will graduate between Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2025. Include all student loan debt. $43,275
*Out-of-state students are eligible to establish NC residency after one year of living in the state. The majority of students borrow the minimum to cover expenses while in the DPT program.