Department of Physical Therapy
- Prospective Students
- Clinical Education
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Faculty and Staff
- Renee M. Hakim, PT, PhD, NCS
- Janette Scardillo, PT, DPT
- Lori Walton, PhD, DPT, MS, MPH(s), CLT
- Dana Maida, PT, DPT, GCS
- Jennifer Schwartz, PT, DPT, NCS
- Anthony Carusotto, PT, EdD, DPT, CLT, WCC
- Tracey Collins, PT, PhD, MBA, GCS
- Peter Leininger, PT, PhD, OCS
- Nicholas Rodio, PT, DPT
- Associated Faculty
- Research
- Service
- Leahy PT Clinic
- PT Club
Contact Us:
- Physical Therapy Department
- Edward Leahy Jr. Hall Room 510
- 237 Jefferson Avenue
- Scranton, PA 18510
- The University of Scranton
- Phone: 570-941-7783
- Fax: 570-941-7940
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 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2-year Average 2021-2022 |
| Ultimate Pass Rate | 100% | 97.5% | 97.0% | 97.3% |
| First Time Pass Rate | 85.0% | 90.0% | 93.9% | 92.0% |
Graduation Rate |
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| Year | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2-year Average 2021-2022 |
| Percentage | 100% | 97.5% | 97.1% | 97.3% |
Employment Rate* |
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| Year | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2-year Average 2020-2021 |
| Percentage | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
*Data reported in alumni survey one year after graduation
Updated December 1, 2022
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 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
| Acceptance* | 16.3% | 11.5% | 34.2% |
| Matriculation** | 51.8% | 82.4% | 29.5% |
*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 December 1, 2022