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College of DuPage continues to experience a Microsoft service outage affecting various applications, with no confirmed timeline for restoration. Campus is open Friday,  Nov.13, and will operate on its regular schedule, and the MacAninch Arts Center will remain open for its scheduled performances. We are monitoring the situation and will share updates as they become available.

Physical Therapist Assistant Program Costs

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The following is a list of program fees for applicants accepted into the program. These figures may change due to price increases. For more information on tuition, visit Tuition & Fees.

Estimated Program Costs

Item Estimated Cost Resources / Breakdown
Non-Refundable College of DuPage Application $20.00  
Non-Refundable Health Career Application Fee $50.00  
HESI-A2 Admission Exam $65.00  
In-District Tuition (67.5-69.5 credits) $10,800.00 - $11,120.00
  • 41.5 credits of Physical Therapist Assistant courses x $160/credit = $6,640.00
  • 26-28 credits of General Education courses x $160/credit = $4,160.00 - $4,480.00
Books $2,630.00  
CPR Certification $40.00  
Course Fees $705.00 Malpractice insurance included
Criminal Background Check $77.39 Clinical Requirement Packet
Mandatory Drug Testing $71.09 Clinical Requirement Packet
Medical Document Manager $21.39 Clinical Requirement Packet
Clinical Requirements Varies Clinical Requirement Packet
Estimated Total $14,479.87 - $14,799.87 + Clinical Requirements  
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