Doctor of Physical Therapy Hybrid Program

Quincy University is now accepting applications for the Charter Class of its developing Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program.

Members of this inaugural cohort will be eligible for a $10,000 Charter Scholarship to offset the total cost of the program. The full-time, seven-semester program combines online coursework, on-campus lab immersions in Quincy, Illinois, and clinical education experiences designed to prepare practice-ready physical therapists. 

Degree Awarded: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Program Length: 29 months (7 semesters, full-time). The first cohort is planned to begin in August 2026 and complete in December 2028 

Curriculum Overview

The Quincy University Doctor of Physical Therapy program is a 29-month, seven-semester hybrid curriculum. Students engage in online coursework, intensive lab immersions in Quincy, IL, and more than 30 weeks of full-time clinical education. The curriculum progresses from foundational sciences to integrated patient management to immersive clinical practice.

• Year 1: Foundational sciences (Anatomy, Kinesiology, Pathophysiology), professional practice, and early rehabilitation courses in musculoskeletal, neuroanatomy, and cardiopulmonary care. Touchstone Seminars begin, helping students integrate knowledge across courses.
• Year 2: Advanced systems management, evidence-based practice, imaging and diagnostics, neurologic management series, pediatric care, and the first full-time clinical experience. Students deepen the integration of classroom learning with clinical application.
• Year 3: Final full-time clinical rotations, complex patient care, a capstone project, and licensure preparation, culminating in readiness for entry-level practice.

Admissions Summary

Quincy University’s Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy Program welcomes motivated students who are ready to make a difference in the lives of others. Admission pathways are available for both traditional graduate applicants and high-achieving incoming freshmen through our Direct Admit option.

Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program will begin only after Quincy University has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

Tuition and Fees Summary

Estimated Tuition and Fees
Tuition per semester: $8,685 – $19,300 Dependent on credit hours in the semester
Estimated total program cost: $102,180
Additional estimated expenses not included in tuition and fees may include textbooks, lab fees, travel to lab intensives and clinical sites, housing, and personal costs.
Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change.

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Professional Licensure Disclosure

The Quincy University Doctor of Physical Therapy program is designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure as a physical therapist in all U.S. states and territories. Licensure requirements vary by state, and students are responsible for reviewing the specific requirements of the state in which they plan to practice.

Accreditation Status

Quincy University is developing a Doctor of Physical Therapy program and is seeking accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; phone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org.

Submission of an Application for Candidacy does not assure that the program will be granted Candidate for Accreditation status.

Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program will begin only after Quincy University has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

Complaints Policy

Individuals who have concerns or complaints about the program may follow Quincy University’s internal complaint procedure due process which can be found in the student handbook.

Complaints that fall outside of due process should be directed to Dr. Don Hoover, Physical Therapy Program Director, at  d.hover23@quincy.edu
Retaliation following complaint submission is prohibited.

The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) also considers complaints about programs related to compliance with CAPTE standards. Such complaints should be directed to: CAPTE, 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22305-3085; phone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org