Cost & Funding
Financing the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Elon University
Program Costs
Direct Charges
Direct charges include tuition and fees. Tuition for the DPT program for the 2027 term (January 1 through December 31, 2027) is set at $51,932 and a health service fee of $215.
Indirect Charges
Indirect charges include additional expenses that are not charged by the university and that will vary from student to student such as rent and utilities, meals, books, supplies, transportation and miscellaneous personal expenses. In determining a student’s eligibility for student loans and any other financial aid, the university establishes an estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) of the first year of the DPT program to include direct and indirect charges.
Please note, all students are required to provide proof of health insurance and maintain current insurance information on file. Elon University offers a student health insurance policy, Student Blue Plan, through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. The cost of health insurance for 2026-2027 is $3,963. Information about insurance requirements will be communicated directly with all accepted students prior to matriculation.
Estimated Cost of Attendance (COA)
A table summarizing the estimated cost of attendance for the Elon University Doctor of Physical Therapy program is found below:
| 2026-2027 | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees (direct charges) | $52,147 |
| Tuition | $51,932 |
| Health Service Fee | $215 |
| Living Expenses (indirect charges): | $32,580 |
| Rent and Utilities | $16,980 |
| Meals | $6,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $4,700 |
| Miscellaneous* | $4,900 |
| Total Costs: | |
| Without Elon Health Insurance | $84,727 |
| With Elon Health Insurance ($3,963) | $88,690 |
*Miscellaneous expenses include everyday expenses like professional attire for clinics, extra lab coats, vehicle maintenance, medical co-pays, etc. This is a rough estimate and examples of ways these funds may be needed.