Applicant Data & Program Outcomes
Applicant Data
YEAR | Applicants | Actual Class Size | Average GRE | Average Overall GPA | Prerequisite GPA |
2008 | 195 | 30 | 1125 | 3.65 | 3.61 |
2009 | 215 | 30 | 1153 | 3.65 | 3.71 |
2010 | 250 | 30 | 1131 | 3.64 | 3.62 |
2011 | 200 | 30 | 1173 | 3.62 | 3.66 |
2012 | 191 | 30 | 1211 | 3.57 | 3.57 |
2013 | 185 | 30 | 1225 | 3.74 | 3.65 |
2014 | 218 | 30 | 1222 | 3.73 | 3.75 |
2015 | 210 | 30 | 314 | 3.81 | 3.8 |
2016 | 372 | 29 | 309 | 3.74 | 3.76 |
2017 | 358 | 32 | 308 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
2018 | 364 | 30 | 307 | 3.82 | 3.89 |
2019 | 257 | 32 | 303 | 3.75 | 3.86 |
2020 | 265 | 32 | 305 | 3.75 | 3.74 |
2021 | 286 | 31 | 303 | 3.75 | 3.86 |
2022 | 260 | 32 | NA | 3.89 | 3.84 |
2023 | 313 | 32 | NA | 3.85 | 3.79 |
Program Outcomes
The ECU DPT program has a long history of graduating students who are well-prepared to pass the NPTE (licensure exam) and join the workforce. Year-to-year outcomes are noted below; our most recent two-year averages (2022-23) are as follows: 98.4% graduation rate, 91.7% first-time NPTE pass rate, 98.3% ultimate NPTE pass rate, 100% 6-month employment rate. Combined, our excellent program outcomes and competitive tuition make ECU an excellent value for aspiring physical therapy students!
Graduation Year | Graduates | Graduation Rate | 6 Month Employment | NPTE 1st Time Pass Rate | NPTE Ultimate Pass Rate | National Average 1st Time Pass Rate |
2008 | 29 | 97 | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
2009 | 30 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
2010 | 30 | 100 | 100 | 90 | 100 | |
2011 | 30 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
2012 | 27 | 90 | 100 | 96 | 100 | |
2013 | 29 | 97 | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
2014 | 30 | 93 | 100 | 96 | 100 | |
2015 | 30 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 85% |
2016 | 29 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 86% |
2017 | 29 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 87% |
2018 | 26 | 96 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 91% |
2019 | 27 | 100 | 100 | 89 | 100 | 91% |
2020 | 32 | 100 | 100 | 94 | 100 | 91% |
2021 | 30 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 88% |
2022 | 29 | 100 | 100 | 93 | 97 | 85% |
2023 | 31 | 97 | 100 | 90 | 100 | 86% |