# Department of Physical Therapy # Handbooks # DPT Admissions Scoring The scoring sheet for DPT admissions # DPT Admissions Scoring Sheet for Applicants **All applicants that do not qualify for rolling admissions or applying on February 1, will be evaluated using the Total Admissions Score without GRE.** 1. **The GRE has three parts. (35% of Total Admissions Score)** 1. Verbal Reasoning 130 – 170 score scale (1 point increments) 2. Quantitative Reasoning 130 – 170 score scale (1 point increments) 3. Analytical Writing 0 – 6 score scale (0.5 point increments)
Verbal 130 – 140 5 points
141 – 150 6 points
151 – 160 7.5 points
161 – 170 10 points
Quantitative 130 – 140 5 points
141 – 150 6 points
151 – 160 7.5 points
161 – 170 10 points
Analytical Writing .5 1 points
1.0 2 points
1.5 3 points
2.0 4 points
2.5 6 points
3.0 8 points
3.5 10 points
4.0 11 points
4.5 12 points
5.0 13 points
5.5 14 points
6.0 15 points
Total GRE Admissions Score /35 possible
1. **Overall GPA** (**15% of Overall Admissions Score**)
3.00 – 3.15 2 points
3.16 – 3.30 4 Points
3.31 – 3.45 6 points
3.46 – 3.60 8 points
3.61 – 3.75 10 points
3.76 – 3.90 12 points
3.90 – 4.00 15 points
Overall GPA Score / 15 points possible
**III. Last 60 GPA**
3.00 – 3.15 12 points
3.16 – 3.30 16 Points
3.31 – 3.45 20 points
3.46 – 3.60 24 points
3.61 – 3.75 28 points
3.76 – 3.90 36 points
3.90 – 4.00 40 points
Overall Last 60 Credits GPA Score / 40 points possible
1. **Residency** A-State Graduate 5 points Arkansas Resident 3 points Delta Resident 2 points (States included for Delta Residents: AR, AL, MO, IL, KY, TN, MS and LA) Others 0 points 1. **Spanish Proficiency** 0 – 5 points based on OPI rating **Students must use the link below for additional points.** [**https://www.languagetesting.com/ltiapi/index/products**](https://web.archive.org/web/20240603104340/https:/www.languagetesting.com/ltiapi/index/products/)**/** - **When prompted to choose a language select Spanish** - **Then choose ACTFL OPI or ACTFL OPIc under the speaking column to schedule a test** **Total Admissions Score (I + II + III + IV + V) / 100** Our program uses a modified rolling admissions process. Applicants who score above 80 using the evaluation criteria listed above will be offered a position in the next cohort. # DPT Financial Fact Sheet 2025 Arkansas State University 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: \_\_\_\_126\_\_\_\_\_\_ 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 which the students would be required to seek alternative housing or travel accommodations to attend **\_\_\_\_Yes \_\_X\_\_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: Year 1 are costs experienced by students who enrolled in the program for the first time between Jan. 1, 2025 – Dec. 31, 2025. Annual costs for subsequent years are estimates based on the program’s historical annual percentage increase of **\[insert here the average % increase over the last 3-5 years\]**. Students should contact the program for further information related to costs**.**
**Year 1** **Year 2** **Year 3** **Year 4** **Total**
Annual Tuition Public Institution, In-state Student: **13608** **14364** **13230** **-----------** **41202**
Annual Tuition Public Institution, Out-of-state student: **All U.S. DPT Students qualify for in-state tuition**
Annual Tuition Private Institution Student: **N/A**
Annual institutional fees for a full-time student \[Includes general institutional fees, i.e., health insurance, recreation, etc.\] **5490** **5980** **5515** **------------** **16985**
Total expected cost of other program- related expenses \[Includes: required texts, laboratory fees, and other program costs for the entire technical program.\] **1678** **1677** **1677** **------------** **5032**
Total Cost of the Program \[Includes: tuition, fees, other program costs for the entire program. **20955** **22021** **20422** **------------** **63399**
##### 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/](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? \_\_\_\_\_Yes \_\_X\_\_\_ 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 further information. **APTA student members are encouraged to visit the APTA Financial Solutions Center at** [https://www.apta.org/your-career/financial-solutions-center](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. \_\_\_\_$48,503\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 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. \_\_\_$89,317\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ # PTA Financial Fact Sheet 2025 #### **Arkansas State University** #### **Physical Therapist Assistant 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: \_\_\_\_\_33\_\_\_\_\_ Length of Program in Weeks including breaks: \_\_\_\_\_\_49\_\_\_\_\_ #### #### **Clinical Education** Does this program have a requirement for all students to complete at least one clinical education experience for which the students would be required to seek alternative housing or travel accommodations to attend **\_\_\_\_Yes \_\_X\_\_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: Year 1 are costs experienced by students who enrolled in the program for the first time between Jan. 1, 2025 – Dec. 31, 2025. Annual costs for subsequent years are estimates based on the program’s historical annual percentage increase of 2%. Students should contact the program for further information related to costs**.**
**Year 1** **Year 2** **Total**
Annual Tuition Public Institution, In-district or In-state student: **$10,430** **$13,110** **$23,540**
Annual Tuition Public Institution, Out-of-district or Out-of-state student: **$18,740** **$23,364** **$42,304**
Annual Tuition Private Institution student: 0 0 0
Annual institutional fees for a full-time student in the technical phase of the program\[Includes general institutional fees, i.e., health insurance, recreation, etc.\] 0 **$3,236** **$3,236**
Total expected cost of other program- related expenses \[Includes: required texts, laboratory fees, and other program costs for the entire technical program.\] 0 **$1,804** **$1,804**
Total Cost of the Program \[Includes: tuition, fees, other program costs for the entire technical program. **$10,430** **$18,150** **$28,580**
#### 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/](https://livingwage.mit.edu/) Does the institution offer financial assistance specific to PTA students? \_\_\_\_\_Yes \_\_X\_\_ No Does the program/institution offer scholarships specific to PTA students? \_X\_\_\_Yes \_\_\_\_\_ No Does the program offer federal work-study positions specific to PTA students? \_\_\_\_\_Yes \_\_\_X\_ No Note: Other opportunities may exist at the institution for FINANCIAL SUPPOR. Please contact the program for further information. **APTA student members are encouraged to visit the APTA Financial Solutions Center at** [https://www.apta.org/your-career/financial-solutions-center](https://www.apta.org/your-career/financial-solutions-center). #### #### **Student Debt Summary** Average student debt from the PTA Program technical phase for students graduated or will graduate between Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2025. \_\_$8,213.68\_\_\_\_\_ Average student debt after completing the PTA program for students graduated or will graduate between Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2025. Include all student loan debt. \_\_$13,942.46\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ # PTA Application [PTA Application.pdf](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1260) # PTA Program Statistics #### **PTA Program Outcomes/Data** #### **Class of 2026** ##### **Applications Received**
**Number of Applicants** **Age Range** **Median Age** **Degree Status** **Repeat Applicants** **Average GPA**
63 17-40 22.4 Master: 2 Bachelor: 13 Associate: 13 8 Cumulative:3.43 Prerequisite: 3.52
##### **Applications Accepted**
**Number of Applicants** **Age Range** **Median Age** **Degree Status** **Repeat Applicants** **Average GPA**
30 18-33 7 Master: 1 Bachelor: 6 Associate: 7 5 Cumulative: 3.50 Prerequisite: 3.63
##### **Acceptance Rate:** 30/63: 48% ##### **Graduation Rates** ##### **(National Accreditation Standard: 60% over 2 years)**
**Class of** **\# Per Cohort** **Percentage** **2 Yr Average**
2025 23/30 80% 73% (2024, 2025)
2024 18/26 69% 79% (2023, 2024)
##### **Ultimate Licensure Pass Rates** ##### **(National Accreditation Standard: 85% over 2 years)**
**Class of** **\# Per Cohort** **Percentage** **2 Yr Average**
2025 23/23 100% 100% (2024, 2025)
2024 18/18 100% 95% (2023, 2024)
##### **1st Time Licensure Pass Rates** ##### **(There is no national accreditation standard)**
**Class of** **\# Per Cohort** **Percentage** **2 Yr Average**
2025 23/23 100% 83% (2024, 2025)
2024 11/18 61% 70% (2023, 2024)
##### **Employment Rates\*** ##### **(National Accreditation Standard: 90% over 2 years)**
**Class of** **\# Per Cohort** **Percentage** **2 Yr Average**
2025 23/23 100% 100% (2024, 2025)
2024 18/18 100% 100% (2023, 2024)
\*Rates are gathered by self-report by those graduates licensed & seeking employment within 1 year of graduation. # PTA Program Brochure [Physical Therapist Assistant Brochure.pdf](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1261) # PTA Student Handbook # Test pdf example [Farris\_Example of students initial and final capstone presentation.pdf](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1263)