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Northwestern University

Last Updated: June 28th, 2015
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The U.S. News & World Report co-ranks the Northwestern University (NU) PT doctorate program 9th in the nation. NU is the highest ranked DPT program in the state of Illinois and oldest physical therapy school in the nation. NU consistently ranks among the top 10 DPT programs.

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www.feinberg.northwestern.edu
312-908-8160
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645 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1100 Chicago, IL 60611-2877

4 year ⇒ Private Non-Profit
21,215 (undergrads 9,376)
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95 years (since 1928)
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  • The DPT program has 30 full time faculty, and a student ratio that varies per class
  • Students participate in at least 38 weeks of clinical instruction
  • Chicago’s metro area population is approximately 9.8 million
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    Cost

    In-State Out-State
    Tuition1: $137,133 $137,133
    Living: $49,236 $49,236
    Total: $186,369 $186,369
    Estimated cost of 3 year program


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    Prerequisites

    Yes
    3
    required: 0 hrs       recommended: 100 hrs
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    • Scaled
    • Percent
    Measure Min Required | Avg Score Ranges
    Verbal
    na | 158
    130-170
    Quantitative
    na | 159
    130-170
    Analytical
    na | 4.0
    0-6
    Measure Min Required | Avg Score Ranges
    Verbal
    na | 66%
    0 – 100%
    Quantitative
    na | 62%
    0 – 100%
    Analytical
    na | 65%
    0 – 100%
    Not all schools list their required GRE scores

  • The GRE® General Test: Average- 526 (verbal)
  • The GRE® General Test: Average- 667 (quantitative)


  • Overall Prerequisite
    Min. Required 3.00 3.00
    Avg. Acceptance 3.70 not reported




  • NU DPT Curriculum and Student Handbooks
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  • NU DPT Admission Requirements
  • NU DPT Prerequisites
  • 100+ observation hours recommended
  • Prerequisites Sources:
    PTCAS, NU DPT Admission Requirements, NU DPT Prerequisites

    Success

    94.8%
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    NU DPT Program Outcomes, Graduation Rate: 2008-10, 2012-13, NPTE Pass Rate: Ultimate Pass Rate 2008-2010, 2012-13, Hire Rate: 2008-2010, 2012-13
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