Estimated Cost of Attendance for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Elon University

Program Costs

Direct charges for the DPT program for the 2025 term (January 1 through December 31, 2025) are as follows:

  • Tuition: $48,714
  • Health Service Fee: $215

Indirect charges are additional expenses not charged by the university and which will vary from student to student include rent and utilities, meals, books, supplies, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses. The estimated cost of books and supplies is $1,930. In determining a student’s eligibility for student loans and any other financial aid, the university has established $69,559 as the total annual Cost of Attendance (COA) of the DPT program. Costs for the 2026 term have not been set at this time.

Please note, all students are required to provide proof of health insurance and maintain current insurance information on file. Elon University does not offer a student insurance policy. Information about insurance requirements will be communicated directly with all accepted students prior to matriculation.

Billing and Payment Process

Students will receive a bill from the Bursar’s Office in early December that will be due in the January of their start term. A second bill will be sent in May that will be due in June. Learn more about billing and payment options by visiting the Elon Bursar’s Office.

Financing Your Elon DPT

As you think about the investment in your education, there are many ways to help with financing a physical therapy degree. Here is some information to explore your options: