Health Science Building – PT Wing
9200 University Blvd., Charleston, SC 29406
P843-863-7355
Edpt@csuniv.edu
Tuition and fee information for the DPT program, as well as possible graduate assistantships and scholarships, are listed below.
| Per Semester | Per Year | |
| Tuition | $11,000 | $33,000 |
| Technology Fee | $125 | $250 |
| Lab Fee | – | $750 |
| Program Fee* | – | $1,300 |
| Total Direct Cost: | $11,125 | $35,300 |
*The program fee is paid in the first semester of the didactic year and the first semester of the clinical year only.
| Per Semester | Per Year | |
| Housing | $6,000 | $18,000 |
| Food | $1,550 | $4,650 |
| Transportation | $950 | $2,850 |
| Books, Course Supplies, Equipment | $500 | $1,500 |
| Personal** | $1,200 | $3,600 |
| Loan Fee | $100 | $300 |
| Total Indirect Costs: | $10,300 | $30,900 |
**Please note that Personal Expenses include background checks, urine drug screens, regalia, the graduation fee, the vehicle permit fee, and miscellaneous expenses. These costs are outlined below:
| Background Check and Urine Drug Screens | $300 |
| Regalia | $115 |
| Graduation Fees | $50 |
| Vehicle Permit | $100 |
Note: Tuition charges and fees are subject to change, pending Board of Trustees’ approval.
A limited number of assistantships are typically available to DPT students. Those selected for these positions are assigned to a faculty mentor to assist in his/her research and/or teaching. Graduate Assistants will be selected from interested students by individual faculty members based on availability and student’s prior performance in the curriculum. Additionally, a limited number of work study positions are available at the Writing Center.
The PT Department has established “The Charleston Southern University Department of Physical Therapy Service and Leadership Funded Scholarship.” This is awarded to DPT students that demonstrate outstanding service and leadership within the community and PT profession.
The Pratt Family has established “The Pratt Family Physical Therapy Scholarship” in honor and support of Pratt Physical Therapy clinic located in Ladson, South Carolina. This scholarship is awarded to a well-rounded DPT student from a resident of the Tri-County area.
Refund Timeline Per Semester
| Before Classes Begin | 100% |
| During 1st Week* | 100% |
| After 1st Week | 0% |
*Prior to the end of the drop/add period
All students are required to complete a background check and urine drug screen prior to matriculation, and at the request of the program if necessary. The expenses associated with these tests are the responsibility of the student.
Many textbooks required for the program will be available online through Access Medicine and at no additional charge to enrolled students. Access Medicine, UpToDate, PubMed, and Medline will be available online electronic medical resources to students enrolled in the PA Program.
Each student will be required to purchase textbooks for the program if they are not offered through the above resources. Most of these textbooks will need to be purchased at the onset of the program and will be used throughout the duration of the program. Students can choose to purchase a hard copy of any textbook utilized in our online resources as well but should note the cost of these may not be included in the above estimate.
Each student will be required to purchase and maintain a functional laptop computer through the duration of the program.
Membership into the American Physical Therapy Association is strongly encouraged while a student is in the program.
Students are responsible for arranging their own housing accommodations, transportation, and any expenses associated with travel to and from campus and to and from clinical rotation experiences. Students may be required to attend rotations at sites outside of the Charleston area and will be responsible for all expenses related to such assignments.
All students are required to have health insurance coverage throughout the program. It is the responsibility of the student to adequately research the cost of insurance while in the program as Charleston Southern University does not provide health insurance for students. Students must furnish evidence of having the insurance prior to enrollment and must provide documentation of continued enrollment at the beginning of each academic year. Students are personally liable for all health/medical costs incurred while attending the university.
An FSA ID is a username and password that you can use to log in to certain U.S. Department of Education (ED) websites. If you do not have an FSA ID, we recommend creating your FSA ID as soon as possible —even before you’re ready to complete the FAFSA form—to avoid delays in the process.
Please be advised that you may have to wait up to three days before your FSA ID is available for use.
To complete your FAFSA using your FSA ID.
Complete the appropriate FAFSA Form – Please make sure to use the correct year for your tax information.
A limited number of assistantships are typically available to DPT students. Those selected for these positions are assigned to a faculty mentor to assist in his/her research and/or teaching. Graduate Assistants will be selected from interested students by individual faculty members based on availability and student’s prior performance in the curriculum. Additionally, a limited number of work study positions are available at the Writing Center.
The PT Department has established “The Charleston Southern University Department of Physical Therapy Service and Leadership Funded Scholarship.” This is awarded to DPT students that demonstrate outstanding service and leadership within the community and PT profession.
The information provided here is designed for our class that begins May 2023. Visit Financial Aid for additional assistance.