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The University of Montana provides an entry-level professional physical therapy program through the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science. 36 full-time graduate students enter the program each year in August and graduate 33 months later with a Doctor in Physical Therapy degree. Three full-time clinical internships are integrated throughout the curriculum, including an individually-designed 15-week internship the last semester of the program. Two part-time integrated clinical experiences take place in the School's UMPT Clinic during spring of second year and fall of third year.
Our Updated Physical Therapy Clinic
33
Month entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree
36
Students admitted each year
100%
Overall Pass Rate on the National Physical Therapy Exam
100%
Employment rate
Accreditation
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the University of Montana is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 406-243-4753 or email physical.therapy@umontana.edu.
University of Montana DPT Student Outcomes
| Class of 2022 | Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 | Two Year Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 1st Time National Physical Therapy Exam Pass Rate | 97.1% | 97.3% | 89.2% | 93.25% |
| Overall National Physical Therapy Exam Pass Rate | 100% | 100% | 97.3% | 98.65% |
| Employment Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% |
DPT Acceptance & Matriculation Rates
| Class of 2024 | Class of 2025 | Class of 2026 | Class of 2027 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class Size: | 37 | 36 | 38 | 36 |
| Overall GPA: | 3.74 | 3.62 | 3.68 | |
| Prerequisite GPA: | 3.809 | 3.68 | 3.67 | |
| Average GRE Scores | Verbal: 153.6, Quant: 153.3, Writing: 4.35 | Verbal: 153.8, Quant: 154.3, Writing: 4.29 | Verbal: 155.8, Quant: 155.6, Writing: 4.12 | N/A |
| Residency: | 19 in state, 18 out of state | 17 in state, 19 out of state | 25 in state, 13 out of state |