The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at The George Washington University is committed to the success of its students, which is demonstrated by excellent outcome measures.
There are a variety of outcome measures that the program uses to assess success. The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) has identified three of these measures, which all accredited physical therapy programs must make public.
Admissions Acceptance Rate
- Acceptance: 42.5% of applicants were accepted.
DPT Graduation Rate
The 2-year graduation rate weighted average for years 2022-2023 is 97.8%.
The graduation rate, as defined by CAPTE represents the percentage of students who began the professional phase of the program and graduated within 150% of the expected time to degree.
| Graduating Cohort | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Class of 2023 | 97.8% |
| Class of 2022 | 97.7% |
| Class of 2021 | 100% |
| Class of 2020 | 100% |
National PT Licensure Exam (NPTE) Eligibility
The program has determined that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in all U.S. states, the District of Colombia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands secondary to its accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, based on the following:
CAPTE accreditation of a physical therapist program satisfies state educational requirements in all U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Thus, students graduating from CAPTE-accredited physical therapist education programs are eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Examination and apply for licensure in all U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, refer to the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy website.
National PT Licensure Exam (NPTE) Pass Rate
Graduates of all accredited physical therapist education programs must pass the national physical therapy exam (NPTE) to become licensed to practice physical therapy in the United States. Information regarding pass rates for US-accredited programs is available on the FSBPT website.
For more than ten years, 100% of graduates of the George Washington University DPT Program passed the NPTE.
The 2-year NPTE ultimate pass rate weighted average for years 2023-2024 is 100%
The 2-year NPTE first-time pass rate weighted average for years 2023-2024 is 96.6%.
DPT Employment Rate
The 2-year employment rate weighted average for years 2020-2023 is 100%.
| Graduating Cohort | Employment Rate |
|---|---|
| Class of 2023 | 100% |
| Class of 2022 | 100% |
| Class of 2021 | 100% |
| Class of 2020 | 100% |
Accreditation
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at The George Washington University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: www.capteonline.org.
If you need to contact the program/institution directly, please use the information below:
t: 202-994-2651
e:aewing@gwu.edu
The George Washington University is accredited by its regional accrediting agency, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Related Links
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
District of Columbia Physical Therapy Association
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapists