Tuition, Financial Aid, & Scholarships
Find information on financial aid eligibility and scholarship offerings at the college and national levels.
Tuition
The figures displayed below are only intended to help students anticipate costs for the program. Please note: All fees are subject to change. The fees below reflect the costs for the class of 2026. Also, we are noting the fees seperately below though on your tuition statement the total will be inclusive.
| Fee Description | Full-Time Per Term (OH Resident) Overload Costs* | |
|---|---|---|
| Instructional Fee | $6,930 + $693 per credit hour (CH) overload cost | |
| General Fee | $398 + $39.80 per credit hour overload cost | |
| Campus Life Fee | $257 + $26.20 per credit hour overload cost | |
| ITIE Fee | $184 + $18.00 per credit hour overload cost | |
| Program Fee | $215 + $22 per credit hour overload fee | |
| TOTAL COST PER SEMESTER | $7,984 * Spring 2027 (1CH) & Fall 2027 (3CH) students will go beyond 18 credit hours, shifting into overload |
PLEASE NOTE: Students who meet criteria for Indiana and Kentucky metro rates pay a surcharge per credit hour, while some counties within these states, may fall under reciprocity (see link for more details and listing of specific counties. Please note: The surcharge will also be applied for overload credit hours in semester #3 and #5). Please contact Enrollment Services to determine your residency status @ (513) 556-6000 or reginfo@uc.edu.
| Fee Description | Full-Time Per Term (Non-Resident) Overload Costs* | |
|---|---|---|
| Instructional Fee | $12,801 + $1280 per credit hour overload cost | |
| General Fee | $398 + $39.80 per credit hour overload cost | |
| Campus Life Fee | $257 + $26.20 per credit hour overload cost | |
| ITIE Fee | $184 + $18.00 per credit hour overload cost | |
| Program Fee | $215 + $22 per credit hour overload fee | |
| TOTAL COST PER SEMESTER | $13,855 * Spring 2027 (1CH) & Fall 2027 (3CH) students will go beyond 18 credit hours, shifting into overload |
Snapshot of student costs for the 8 semester program.
Note: Students are responsible for costs associated with housing, travel and food during clinical education. The snapshot does not include these additional expenses; only tuition, fees, textbook estimates)
APTA student members are encouraged to visit the APTA Financial Solutions Center.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy does participate in the UC Metro and Reciprocity rates. For more information, please contact Enrollment Services to determine your residency status @ (513) 556-6000 or reginfo@uc.edu.
Students are also required to have Bloodborne Pathogen Insurance (BBPI), which will be charged annually to the student bill (charged your first summer term and all fall terms). The BBP Insurance is included in Student Health Insurance if the student enrolls for the insurance plan. Otherwise, if the student health insurance is waived and student maintains their own policy, they will be charged $16 for BBPI. This fee cannot be waived.
Financial Aid
Students in doctoral graduate programs are encouraged to fill out and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If already completed, access the "Check My Aid" link on the application page to check your status. For further assistance, contact our Enrollment Services at 513-556-1000, or email enrollmentservices@uc.edu. We've been told students should update their FSFA immediately after spring semester if you are trying to get more funding for the first summer semester of the DPT program since it aligns with the 2025-2026 academic year.
Tuition Payment Plans
Payment plans offer you the ability to spread tuition and fees payments across a semester. To learn more, visit the Catalyst Student Portal. Enter your login information and, under the "My Finances" tab at the top of the page, choose the "Billing Information" drop down and select "Payment Plan Enrollment."
Scholarships
At this time, the DPT admissions committee, and other scholarship committees determine student scholarships based on your PTCAS applications. Scholarship offers were awarded upon admission to the program.
Be sure to check out Scholarship Universe for potential scholarship opportunities. Also available, is the Scholarship page provided by Enrollment Services.
Note: If eligible, you would have already received GIA/GAS funding information in your admission letter or a separate email.
Other Opportunities
Veteran Education Benefits
If you are a veteran, you could qualify for Veteran Educational Benefits or GI Bill funding. For information on utilizing your benefits at the University of Cincinnati, visit the Veterans Programs and Services benefits page. General information for veterans is available in UC's Veterans Programs & Services section.
Resources
Our Financial Aid Office is the best source of information. They are very helpful and knowledgeable about the financial aid process.
513-556-1000 enrollmentservices@uc.edu
Last year we had a representative from Enrollment Services talk to our students. We though the presentation would be helpful to you as well.