Quinnipiac University

Doctor of Physical Therapy Tuition and Financial Aid

We know that college is a huge investment and one of the most important ones you’ll ever make. That’s why we’re invested in helping make your Quinnipiac education affordable. Whether it’s grants, scholarships, loans or a job, we’ll help you explore every option and make a plan that works for you.

Graduate Costs

Graduate Billed Charges (Direct Costs)

Curriculum requirements: Students are enrolled year round in this 3-year program. Tuition is based on a per-credit rate at the graduate level based on the current curriculum of the DPT program.

Direct costs include tuition cost per credit hour, plus any applicable fees.

Estimated Tuition Award Period 1
(Fall and Spring)
Award Period 2
(Summer and Fall)
Award Period 3
(Spring and Summer)
Award Period 4
(Fall and Spring)
Award Period 5
(Summer)
Estimated Tuition and Fees* $40,065 $26,550 $34,605 $26,390 $6,760

*Tuition and fees are subject to annual updates. Figures are based on the 2024-25 rate of $1,145 per credit.

Graduate Possible Expenses (Indirect Costs)

Indirect costs are possible expenses related to the pursuit of your degree. Amounts listed for books, miscellaneous, transportation and living expenses are estimated allowances that are not part of a student’s bill. These costs are used when calculating financial aid eligibility.

Possible Expense Award Period 1
(Fall / Spring)
Award Period 2
(Summer / Fall)
Award Period 3
(Spring / Summer)
Award Period 4
(Fall / Spring)
Award Period 5
(Summer)
Books and Supplies $3,000 $1,700 $2,400 $2,050 $0
Miscellaneous Expenses $1,368 $1,140 $1,140 $1,368 $304
Transportation $2,512 $4,606 $2,093 $5,025 $2,010
Living Allowance (off campus, not with parent/guardian) $26,316 $21,930 $21,930 $26,316 $5,848
Living Allowance (off campus, with parent/guardian) $11,673 $9,728 $9,728 $11,673 $2,594
Loan Fees (average) $208 $208 $208 $208 $69
Licensure / Certification         $485

All figures are based on current allowances for the 2024-25 academic year.

How to Apply for Graduate Financial Aid

Please select the correct forms for the semester for which you are seeking assistance:

  • For Summer 2024, Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 terms, use 2024-2025 documents and forms

Submitting the forms

Our priority processing timeline is recommended as follows:*

  • For Summer: March 31

  • For Fall: June 1

  • For Spring: November 1

*Forms will be accepted after the designated date and complete files are processed in the order received based on the time of year you are seeking assistance and funding levels.

1

Complete and submit the FAFSA form

Students wishing to be offered any form of assistance other than scholarships will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. This is by far the most important document in the financial aid process.

Quinnipiac school code: 001402

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2

Submit the Quinnipiac graduate financial aid application

This form is required to be offered financial aid and provides information including financial aid, enrollment plans, outside resources (including tuition reimbursement) and authorization to release information.

Complete the 2024-2025 Application

3

Submit the Quinnipiac graduate grant application

Grant funds are awarded to our full-time, on-ground (not online programs) graduate students who are U.S. citizens and demonstrate high financial need as evaluated by the financial aid office.

  • If applicable, certain students will also be asked to provide parental information* in order to apply.
    *Parent application is required for grant consideration for unmarried students under the age of 26 or married students under the age of 24.
  • Students receiving tuition waivers or university-based scholarships will not be given priority consideration for need-based grants.

2024-2025 Grant Applications:

Complete the student grant application 2024-25 (electronic)

Complete the parent grant application 2024-25* (electronic)

Scholarships & Grants

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