Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Accreditation and Outcomes

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    • Accreditation

    The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Saint Francis University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100 | Alexandria, VA | 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: www.capteonline.org. 

     

    The program’s current status is probationary accreditation; for more information see https://www.capteonline.org/about-capte/recent-actions-and-updates/recent-actions/public-disclosure-notices
     

     

     

    If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call

    814-472-3123 or email physicaltherapydepartment@francis.edu.

     

    Saint Francis University physical therapy graduates are eligible to sit for the National Physical Therapy Licensure Examination. Licensure is required to practice.

     

    Student Outcomes

    YearSFU NPTE 1st Time Pass RateSFU NPTE Ultimate Pass RateEmployment RateNational Average NPTE 1st Time Pass RateGraduation Rate
    2024100%100%100%88.9%85.7%
    2023100%100%100%84.9%87.5%
    202296.2%96.2%100%84.8%92.6%
    2023-2022 Two Year Average98.1%98.1%100%84.85%90.05%