University of Southern California

Offerings

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.

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
  • MEDIA

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    DETAILS

    4 year ⇒ Private Non-Profit
    38,010 (undergrads 17,414)
    95
    78 years (since 1946)
    Yes

    LOCATION

    pt.usc.edu
    323-442-2900
    1540 Alcazar Street, CHP-155 Los Angeles, CA 90089-9006   Show On Map


    Cost

    In-State Out-State
    Tuition *: $146,490 $146,490
    Fees: $7,045 $7,045
    Living: $41,760 $41,760
    Total: $195,295 $195,295
    * Estimated cost of 3 year program
    In-State
    Out-State




    Prerequisites

    GPA CRITERIA

    Overall Prerequisite
    Min. Required 3.0 3.0
    Avg. Acceptance 3.55 3.50

    DETAILS

    Yes
    3
    Yes
    required: 150 hrs


    GRE CRITERIA

    Measure Min Required Avg Score Ranges
    Verbal 150 na 130-170
    Quantitative 150 na 130-170
    Analytical na na 0-6
    Measure Min Required Avg Score Ranges
    Verbal na na 0 - 100%
    Quantitative na na 0 - 100%
    Analytical na na 0 - 100%
    Not all schools list their required GRE scores


  • The GREĀ® General Test: Minimum - 1000 (combined)
  • The GREĀ® revised General Test: Minimum - 300 (combined)

  • ACCEPTANCE STATS



    RESOURCES

    Success

    DETAILS

    98%
    100%
    100%
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    SOURCES:
    Offering: CAPTE, NCES, Wikipedia
    Cost Sources: Tuition and Fees (not including insurance/books/lab fees), Off Campus Living Cost
    Prerequisites: PTCAS, USC DPT Prerequisites
    Success: USC DPT Program Outcomes, Graduation Rate: 2010, NPTE Pass Rate: 2012 Ultimate Pass Rate, Hire Rate: Past Three Years
    Note: Data may have a variance over time. For the most accurate data please view the source links. 1 Some schools combine fees and tuition together.