
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Graduate Outcomes
Graduation Rate (2023 & 2024): 100% 2 - year average
Employment Rate (2022 & 2023): 100% 2 - year average
National PT Licensure Exam Pass Rate (2022 & 2023): 100% (87.7% on first attempt) 2 - year average
Job Opportunities
Physical therapists work in a wide variety of settings: hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, acute care facilities, private practice, school systems, industry, sports medicine, home health, and more.
Factors such as an aging population and improved management of chronic conditions have created an increasing need for physical therapists. National and local projections indicate a continued growth in physical therapy jobs through at least 2018.
Program Mission
The Division of Physical Therapy creates and integrates innovation research discoveries, education, and practice to develop scholarly, collaborative physical therapists and rehabilitation scientists who advance health care and disease prevention for diverse communities in Minnesota and beyond.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
Central to the core values of the Division of Physical Therapy is a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, research, clinical practice, and service. We stand for a culture free from racism and discriminatory acts or behaviors against all individuals. We welcome and deeply value each person for their intersecting identities (race, color, ethnicity, age, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, faith, spiritual beliefs and veteran status) and lived experiences. Together, we will ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive and are integrated into every component of our curriculum and activities.
The Medical School’s Diversity Statement can be found here.
The University of Minnesota is an Asian American & Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI)

For General Information
Contact
Children's Rehabilitation Center
Room 311
426 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Mailing Address
Division of Physical Therapy
MMC 388
420 Delaware Street SE
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Need a Certificate of Education completed?
Contact Kaleigh Roepke ([email protected]) with any questions
Program Values

Excellence
High quality, high value, student-centered education
Ongoing assessment & quality improvement
Transparent leadership & stewardship of resources

Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI)
Promoting JEDI and belonging
Commitment to advance equitable health in MN & beyond

Discovery
Innovation to advance contemporary education, research & practice
Data-informed inquiry with translation of evidence into practice & education

Community
Engaging with kindness, trust, respect, honesty & integrity
Advocacy & service-based relationships with students, alumni & community
Integration through interprofessional, community-based collaboration
Program Background
The Division of Physical Therapy at the University of Minnesota began as a certificate program in 1941. It expanded to a baccalaureate program in 1946, a Master of Science program in 1997 and a professional doctoral degree program in 2002. All students entering the program and completing all requirements graduate with a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. Suggestions to the program may be made here.
The Program in Physical Therapy at the University of Minnesota 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: [email protected]; website: www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 612-626-5303 or email [email protected].
The American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) is a component of the American Physical Therapy Association. The ACAPT represents over 95% of all national PT educational institutions and are committed to develop, implement and assess innovative models for clinical education, teaching/learning, scholarship/research, mentoring and leadership in physical therapist education.
If you have a concern or complaint about the University of Minnesota Division of Physical Therapy that falls outside of Due Process, you may complete this link or contact the Division Director, Dr. Paula Ludewig, PT, PhD, FAPTA by mail c/o University of Minnesota Division of Physical Therapy, MMC 388, 420 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455.
If you would like to register a complaint directly with CAPTE, their contact information is listed above.