Scranton DPT By The Numbers
Graduate Outcomes
Graduates from the DPT program successfully meet program outcomes in line with accreditation standards as required by CAPTE, including graduation rate, NPTE exam pass rate, and employment rate.
Licensure Pass Rate |
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| Year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2-year Average 2020-2021 |
| Ultimate Pass Rate | 97.4% | 100% | 95.0% | 97.5% |
| First Time Pass Rate | 89.5% | 85.0% | 90.0% | 87.5% |
Graduation Rate |
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| Year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2-year Average 2020-2021 |
| Percentage | 95.0% | 100% | 97.5% | 98.8% |
Employment Rate* |
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| Year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2-year Average 2020-2021 |
| Percentage | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
*Data reported in alumni survey one year after graduation
Updated December 2021
Admissions Data
There are two pathways for entrance into The University of Scranton's DPT program. Prospective students and families can see a detailed description of each pathway on our Enrollment webpage. Please note that The University of Scranton’s Department of Physical Therapy utilizes the Physical Therapy Centralized Application System and coordinates with the University’s Admission Office to determine the annual acceptance and matriculation rates.
| Enrollment Year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
| Acceptance* | 23.8% | 16.3% | 11.5% |
| Matriculation** | 34.2% | 51.8% | 82.4% |
*Acceptance = Total number of offers to applicants/total number of applicants
**Matriculation = Total number of students who entered the PT program/total admission offers given
Updated November 24, 2020