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University of South Florida

Tampa, FL · Accreditation

Application cycle: 2026-2027 · Directory checked 2026-10-29

PrerequisitesPTCAS source checked2026-10-29
DeadlinesPTCAS source checked2026-10-29
ObservationPTCAS source checked2026-10-29
TuitionCurrent tuition + fees only2026-10-29
Current-cycle PTCAS fields checked on 2026-10-29. Institutional cross-checking is incomplete. Blank values never mean a requirement is waived.

Application timing

Final Deadline: November 2, 2026 · Rolling admissions: Other · Additional timing instructions on the source page.

A past date remains past; no date is advanced to a future year. Confirm whether the program requires submission, completion, or verification by its deadline.

Observation experience

Observation hours are not required or considered.

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PT Experience Acceptable Individuals to Observe

ExperiencePolicyMin. hoursMax. hours
Physical Therapist (PT)Accepted/Considered——
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)Accepted/Considered——
OtherAccepted/Considered——

PT Experience: Type

ExperiencePolicyMin. hoursMax. hours
In PersonAccepted/Considered——
Virtual/TelehealthAccepted/Considered——
Hybrid In-Person/ VirtualAccepted/Considered——

PT Experience: Recognition

ExperiencePolicyMin. hoursMax. hours
PaidAccepted/Considered——
VolunteerAccepted/Considered——

PT Experience: Setting Inpatient

ExperiencePolicyMin. hoursMax. hours
Acute Care HospitalAccepted/Considered——
Nursing Home/ Skilled Nursing Facility/ Extended Care FacilityAccepted/Considered——
Rehabilitation/ Sub-acute RehabilitationAccepted/Considered——
Other Inpatient FacilityAccepted/Considered——

PT Experience: Setting Outpatient

ExperiencePolicyMin. hoursMax. hours
Free-standing PT or Hospital ClinicAccepted/Considered——
Home HealthAccepted/Considered——
Industrial/ Ocupational HealthAccepted/Considered——
School/ Pre-schoolAccepted/Considered——
Wellness/ Prevention/ Fitness FacilityAccepted/Considered——
Other Outpatient FacilityAccepted/Considered——

PT Experience: Setting Other

ExperiencePolicyMin. hoursMax. hours
Attended PT Session as PatientAccepted/Considered——
Attended PT Session w/ Family MemberAccepted/Considered——
Observe Non-PT/PTA Healthcare ProviderAccepted/Considered——
Special Olympics VolunteerAccepted/Considered——
HOSA: Future Health Professionals PT Competitive Event ParticipantAccepted/Considered——
OtherAccepted/Considered——

Blank hour limits are unspecified. Narrative conditions may further restrict these categories.

Hours alone do not establish eligibility. Check accepted settings, supervision, verification and completion timing.

GRE

Required

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Tuition and published program costs

$21,752 resident / $30,903 nonresident estimated annual DPT tuition and fees; not a tuition-only rate.

Rate period: Estimated 2026-2027

  • Program page describes annual flat tuition and fees; estimates may be subject to approval/change. No separate tuition-only charge is derived.

PTCAS COMBINED PROGRAM COST

In-state
$67,688
Out-of-state
$89,761

Full-program tuition, fees and other program costs combined; not tuition alone or a complete living-cost budget. Reported in cycle 2026-2027; the rate year is not separately specified. Do not substitute this figure for tuition in your budget.

Published prerequisites

Review the official source for minimum grades, outstanding-course limits, substitutions and course recency exceptions.

Anatomy & Physiology I

4 semester credits; Lab: required; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.

Accepted course categories

A&P: COMBINED Course (eg. A&P); A&P: Human; A&P: Advanced; A&P: Physiology

Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.

Anatomy & Physiology II

4 semester credits; Lab: required; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.

Accepted course categories

A&P: COMBINED Course (eg. A&P); A&P: Human; A&P: Advanced; A&P: Physiology

Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.

Biology I

4 semester credits; Lab: required; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.

Accepted course categories

Biology: General; Biology: General I

Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.

Chemistry I

4 semester credits; Lab: required; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.

Accepted course categories

Chemistry I

Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.

Chemistry II

4 semester credits; Lab: required; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.

Accepted course categories

Chemistry II

Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.

Physics I

4 semester credits; Lab: required; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.

Accepted course categories

Physics I; Physics: General

Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.

Physics II

4 semester credits; Lab: required; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.

Accepted course categories

Physics II

Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.

Psychology

3 semester credits; Lab: not applicable; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.

Accepted course categories

Psychology: Abnormal; Psychology: Developmental; Psychology: Life Span Development

Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.

Psychology

3 semester credits; Lab: not applicable; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.

Accepted course categories

Psychology: General I; Psychology: General; Psychology: General II

Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.

Statistics

3 semester credits; Lab: not applicable; Level: General or College; Four-year institution required: no.

Accepted course categories

Mathematics: Statistics

Program-specific notes apply; read the prerequisite tab on the official profile.

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Official sources

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