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Whitworth University

Spokane, WA · 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 published rate2026-10-29
Current-cycle PTCAS fields checked on 2026-10-29. Institutional cross-checking is incomplete. Blank values never mean a requirement is waived.

Application timing

Priority Deadline: November 2, 2026; Application close date: June 1, 2027 · Rolling admissions: Yes

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

50 minimum hours; licensed PT verification required. Additional program-specific setting, timing, or documentation rules are published; review the linked source.

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PT Experience Acceptable Individuals to Observe

ExperiencePolicyMin. hoursMax. hours
Physical Therapist (PT)Required——
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)Not Accepted——
OtherNot Accepted——

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 for selected applicants

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Tuition and published program costs

$1,140.00 private institution published rate (per credit). 2026–27.

Rate period: 2026–27

  • Tuition-only values; fees, insurance, books and living expenses are separate. No program total calculated.

PTCAS COMBINED PROGRAM COST

In-state
$134,040
Out-of-state
$134,040

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: Introductory; Maximum course age: 10 years; Four-year institution required: varies.

Accepted course categories

A&P: COMBINED Course (eg. A&P); A&P: Advanced; A&P: Human; A&P: Neurophysiology; A&P: SEPARATE courses; A&P: Pathophysiology; A&P: Neuroanatomy; A&P: Physiology

Anatomy & Physiology II

4 semester credits; Lab: required; Level: Introductory; Maximum course age: 10 years; Four-year institution required: varies.

Accepted course categories

A&P: Advanced; A&P: COMBINED Course (eg. A&P); A&P: Human; A&P: Neurophysiology; A&P: SEPARATE courses; A&P: Pathophysiology; A&P: Neuroanatomy; A&P: Physiology

Biology I

4 semester credits; Lab: required; Level: Introductory; Maximum course age: 10 years; Four-year institution required: varies.

Accepted course categories

Biology: General I; Biology: General; Biology: Embryology; Biology: Immunology; Biology: Zoology; Biology: Genetics; Biology: Microbiology; Biology: Histology; Biology: Molecular; Biology: Cell; Biology: Advanced; Biology: General II

Chemistry I

4 semester credits; Lab: required; Level: Introductory; Maximum course age: 10 years; Four-year institution required: varies.

Accepted course categories

Chemistry: Biochemistry; Chemistry: Advanced; Chemistry I; Chemistry: Organic; Chemistry: Inorganic

Chemistry II

4 semester credits; Lab: required; Level: Introductory; Maximum course age: 10 years; Four-year institution required: varies.

Accepted course categories

Chemistry II; Chemistry: Biochemistry; Chemistry: Advanced; Chemistry: Inorganic; Chemistry: Organic

Physics I

4 semester credits; Lab: required; Level: Introductory; Maximum course age: 10 years; Four-year institution required: varies.

Accepted course categories

Physics I; Physics: General; Physics: Any

Physics II

4 semester credits; Lab: required; Level: Introductory; Maximum course age: 10 years; Four-year institution required: varies.

Accepted course categories

Physics II; Physics: Any; Physics: General

Psychology

3 semester credits; Lab: not required; Level: Upper Division; Maximum course age: 10 years; Four-year institution required: yes.

Accepted course categories

Psychology: Advanced; Psychology: Death & Dying; Psychology: General I; Psychology: Human Behavior; Psychology: Rehabilitation; Psychology: Social; Psychology: Life Span Development; Psychology: General II; Psychology: Developmental; Psychology: Any; Psychology: Abnormal; Psychology: Adolescent; Psychology: Child; Psychology: General; Psychology: Growth & Development; Psychology: Psychopathology; Psychology: Sports

Statistics

3 semester credits; Lab: not required; Level: Upper Division; Maximum course age: 10 years; Four-year institution required: yes.

Accepted course categories

Biology: Biostatistics; Psychology: Statistics; Mathematics: Statistics; Business: Statistics

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Official sources

PTCAS current-cycle program profile ↗

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CAPTE / APTA accreditation directory ↗

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