Department of Physical Therapy Accreditation
- The Department of Physical Therapy has approval to confer the DPT degree by the State Council in Higher Education for the State of Virginia (SCHEV).
- The Program in Physical Therapy at Hampton University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Physical Therapy Program Outcomes
Graduation Rate
When averaged over 2 years, the graduation rate for 2021 and 2022 is 70.1%.
Licensure Examination Pass Rate
When averaged over 2 years, 100% of program graduates passed the licensure exam. (See table below).
| COHORT (graduation year) | Group | Number Taking the Examination | Number Passing the Exam | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | First Time | 16 | 12 | 75% |
| Ultimate | 16 | 16 | 100% | |
| 2021 | First Time | 24 | 19 | 79.2% |
| Ultimate | 24 | 24 | 100% | |
| TOTAL | 40 | 40 | 100% |
Employment Rate
100% of graduates for 2021 and 2022 were employed within six months of passing the licensure examination.
Accreditation Statement
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Hampton University 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: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. The program’s current status is probationary accreditation; for more information see https://www.capteonline.org/about-capte/recent-actions-and-updates/recent-actions. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 757-727-5260 or email stephen.owens@hamptonu.edu.
