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Cost of Study

Tuition and Fees

Although the School of Medicine and Public Health administers the Physical Therapy degree, students enrolled in the Program are considered to be graduate students for purposes of fees and tuition. Full time graduate tuition will apply, even though more than a full time number of credits are taken some semesters. Please see the Registrar web site for more tuition and fee information.


TUITION COSTS FOR THE ENTIRE PROGRAM USING 2007-2008 TUITION RATES*:

 

 

Residents

Nonresidents

Minnesota

Semester 1 (summer)

9 credits

$3,354

$9,080

$3,672

Semester 2 (fall)

17 credits

$4,821

$12,456

$5,299

Semester 3 (spring)

19 credits

$4,821

$12,456

$5,299

Semester 4 (summer)

9 credits

$3,354

$9,080

$3,672

Semester 5 (fall)

16 credits

$4,821

$12,456

$5,299

Semester 6 (spring)

15 credits

$4,821

$12,456

$5,299

Semester 7 (summer)

15 credits

$3,354

$9,080

$3,672

Internship (fall)

9 credits

$4,821

$12,456

$5,299

Internship (spring)

12 credits

$4,821

$12,456

$5,299

TOTAL

121 credits

$38,988

$101,976

$42,810

         
 *It is anticipated there will be a $1000 DPT lab fee per year, beginning in the summer of 2008. This fee is not included in the above table.
 
TUITION AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

 

Information about residency status for tuition purposes may be obtained from the Residence Counselors' Office, 608/262-1355, 123 A.W. Peterson Office Building, 750 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53706. See : Residence Counselors' Office


Books

Costs for books, other printed materials, and Program related costs are approximately $400 per term of didactic study.

There is a small computer lab in the Medical Sciences Center for student use. The Medical Sciences Center building has a wireless network installed and students are encouraged to have their own laptop computer with wireless capabilities.


Costs for Clinical Experiences

All costs for living and transportation needed for clinical experiences and internships are the responsibility of the student.


Cost of Living and Housing

Living costs vary widely depending on personal preferences or needs.

For on campus housing, contact Division of University Housing, 625 Babcock Dr, Madison, WI 53706. http://www.housing.wisc.edu.

Off-campus Housing: 608/263-2400, Campus Information Center, 716 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53706. Housing info sources: http://www.civc.wisc.edu.


Healthcare and Insurance

All costs for healthcare are the responsibility of the student. Health insurance is available through University Health Services and complete information is found on their website at : http://www.uhs.wisc.edu. Phone: (608) 265-5600

 

Additional Resources

UW–Madison Student Financial Services:
Financial Aid/Loans/Scholarships

432 N. Murray Street, Room 231
Madison, WI 53706
Phone: (608) 262-3060
Email: finaid@finaid.wisc.edu

 

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