Overview

Program in Physical Therapy–Newark / Program in Physical Therapy–Newark is located in Newark, NJ, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Doctoral Degrees	42

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

272

Applied

106

Accepted

59

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	November 15th	March 1st	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Chemistry, physics, calculus, psychology, statistics, interview, 3 reference letters

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 500 TOEFL IBT score: 79

Student Body

163

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.2%
Black or African American	2.45%
White or Caucasian	63%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	14.72%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0%
Unknown	9.82%

Gender

Male (33%)

Female (66%)

Faculty

71

Total faculty

Full-time - 16

Part-time - 55

Male (22)

Female (49)

Location & Contact

Address 249 University Avenue
Newark, NJ  7102
United States

Contact Dr. Alma S. Merians
Director
Email: merians@umdnj.edu
Phone: 973-972-7820
Fax: 973-972-3717

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