Physical Therapy Schools - University of Southern California

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The U.S. News & World Report ranks the USC PT doctorate program 1st in the nation. University of Southern California is located in Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States with extensive post-graduation opportunities.

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DPT Site: pt.usc.edu
Phone: 323-442-2900
Address: Show Map

1540 Alcazar Street, CHP-155 Los Angeles, CA 90089-9006

Type: 4 year ⇒ Private Non-Profit
Population: 38,010 (undergrads 17,414)
Class Size: 95
Accredited: 75 years (since 1946)
PTCAS: Yes

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Key Points:

The DPT program has 23 full time faculty, and a student ratio of 1:14

Students participate in approximately 50 weeks of clinical experience

USC is located 2 miles from downtown Los Angeles

Offering Sources:
CAPTE, NCES, Wikipedia

Estimated cost of 3 year program

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Bachelors: Yes
References: 3
Observation: required: 150 hrs
GRE Scores: Yes

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Acceptance Rate:

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Last known class acceptance rate: 2012-2013

Prerequisites Sources:
PTCAS, USC DPT Prerequisites

Graduation Rate: 98%
NPTE Passage: 100%
Hire Rate: 100%

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Success Sources:
USC DPT Program Outcomes, Graduation Rate: 2010, NPTE Pass Rate: 2012 Ultimate Pass Rate, Hire Rate: Past Three Years