Program Outcomes & Demographics

Welcome to the CU Physical Therapy Program

The University of Colorado has established a highly regarded physical therapy program that has consistently ranked among the top 5% of U.S. programs for over a decade.   

The University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program has been associated with outstanding professionals such Colleen Kigin, PT, DPT, MS, MPA, FAPTA (the 52nd APTA McMillan lecturer), Margaret Schenkman PT, PhD, FAPTA (CU PT Emeritus Professor), and Pauline "Polly" Cerasoli, PT, EdD (namesake of the APTA Polly Cerasoli Lectureship Award and CU PT Director from 1988 to1996). In addition, the program’s Alumni Achievement Award recipients include outstanding physical therapists such as Linda Hannen, Joel Larmore, and Kenda Fuller. The information below summarizes the demographics of recent student cohorts and some of the outcomes for our graduates.

Demographics

Class of 20242025202620272028

Female

74%

68%

C) 62%
R) 63%
H) 59%

C) 71%
R) 75%
H) 64%

C) 70%
R) 72%
H) 64%

Male

26%

31%

C) 35%
R) 32%
H) 41%

C) 28%
R) 24%
H) 36%		C) 30%
R) 29%
H) 33%

Nonbinary/Other

0%

1%

C) 3%
R) 4%
H) 0%

C) 1%
R) 1%
H) 0%

C) 1%
R) 2%
H) 0%

CO Resident

46%

46%

C) 60%
R) 51%
H) 79%

C) 61%
R) 53%
H) 77%

C) 55%
R) 46%
H) 72%

Out of State

54%

54%

C) 40%
R) 49%
H) 21%

C) 39%
R) 47%
H) 23%		C) 45%
R) 54%
H) 38%

Underrepresented Minority

29%

20%

C) 29%
R) 21%
H) 44%		C) 23%
R) 20%
H) 28%		C) 25%
R) 23%
H) 28%

First Generation

24%

18%

C) 23%
R) 24%
H) 21%		C) 14%
R) 12%
H) 18%		C) 10%
R) 6%
H) 18%

Rural

25%

21%

C) 24%
R) 21%
H) 29%		C) 24%
R) 16%
H) 38%		C) 21%
R) 17%
H)28%

Average Age

24

24

C) 26
R) 26
H) 27		C) 25
R) 24
H) 27		C) 25
R) 24
H) 28

Cumulative GPA

3.67

3.66

C) 3.63
R) 3.65
H) 3.61		C) 3.72
R) 3.76
H) 3.65		C) 3.73
R) 3.74
H) 3.64

All above data reflects newly admitted students.

C= Combined
R= Residential path
H= Hybrid path

Applicant Data 2025-26

Completed Applications: 1,295
Invited to Interview: 411
Interviewed: 284
Enrolled: 71 (Residential); 39 (Hybrid)

Cumulative GPA: 3.73
Last 60-Credits GPA: 3.82
Science GPA: 3.61

 

The CU Physical Therapy Program has goals and expected outcomes based on the Program's mission statement, the APTA's Vision Statement and CAPTE. Below are key student graduation outcomes.

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