Our physical therapist assistant program provides students with an efficient, flexible point of entry into the field of physical therapy. Our program equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to function as PTAs in today's complex health care system.

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Admission
Submit the university undergraduate application and a PTA program application.
Applicants to the PTA program must demonstrate basic English and math proficiency, 20 hours of volunteer or paid work with a PT, have a cumulative high school or college grade point average at or above 2.5, and earn at least a C or higher in any completed college-level general education courses. Applications are due by February 1.

Send PTA program application & supporting PTA application documents to:
Sarah Campbell
Krannert School of Physical Therapy
University of Indianapolis
1400 E. Hanna Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46227

As complete PTA applications are reviewed, the following items are considered in the admission decision process:
1. Has the applicant been admitted to the University of Indianapolis?
2. Cumulative grade point average (GPA) 58%
3. Recommendation forms 6%
4. Top applicants are invited to campus for an admission interview with the faculty which is worth 36%.

In order to meet professional licensure requirements as well as protect future patients/clients and clinical sites, admitted students are required to have criminal background checks prior to matriculation into the program.  A criminal history may affect clinical placement, and/or licensure, and in some cases, disqualify a student from admission. 

In the 2010 application process, there were 130 applicants for 27 seats in the incoming class.  The average GPA of the students offered admission was 3.46.  All offers were accepted.

Remember to schedule to take the SAT or ACT if you have not already done so.

Financial Aid
Students pursuing undergraduate degrees should explore the resources available through the Financial Aid Office at the University of Indianapolis.

APTA Scholarships and Awards

Tuition
Full-time 2012-2013 tuition is $23,590 (total for semesters I & II); part-time tuition is $760 per credit.

The PTA program at the University of Indianapolis is distinctive in many ways:

Outstanding Faculty Mentors
The PTA faculty are enthusiastic about teaching, passionate about the profession of physical therapy, and committed to promoting the role of the physical therapist assistant. Our faculty are experienced educators and clinicians who are active in clinical practice, research, and professional activities.

Solid Reputation
Our physical therapist assistant program received initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education in 1995 and is accredited through December 31, 2021. In our 2009 graduating class, the graduation rate was 96%. Our PTA graduates are known for their strong technical skills and their ability to communicate effectively with patients and therapists. They are highly regarded in the job market; for our most recent class, nearly all were employed as physical therapist assistants within 3 months of graduation. Within 6 months after graduation, 100% of our graduates seeking employment were employed.

In addition, our first-time licensure examination pass rate has consistently exceeded the national average. The 2010 UIndy PTA program pass rate for first-time takers of the licensure exam was 95%, while the national average for all first-time test takers was 84% in 2010.  The five-year average of overall pass rates for UIndy is 95%.

Innovative Formats
Students have the choice of integrated or sequential formats for their PTA education. For the integrated format, students attend school full-time, taking general education and physical therapist education courses each semester. The integrated format is generally chosen by first-year students who want a traditional college experience.

For the sequential format, students have completed some or all of the general education requirements before entering the PTA program and then take the PTA courses on a part-time basis. The sequential format is generally chosen by adult students who cannot attend school full-time.

The PTA courses are in the evening. Students from both formats enroll in the same PTA courses, providing an interesting mix of students who bring different experiences to the classroom.

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The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression irrespective of whether the status is legally protected.  The University complies with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.  This policy applies to applicants and students and to all other aspects of student life.

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