Applicant Data & Program Outcomes
Applicant Data
| Application Cycle | Complete Applications | Actual Class Size | Average Overall GPA | Prerequisite GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 286 | 31 | 3.75 | 3.86 |
| 2022-2023 | 260 | 32 | 3.89 | 3.84 |
| 2023-2024 | 313 | 32 | 3.85 | 3.79 |
| 2024-2025 | 330 | 36 | 3.92 | 3.92 |
| 2025-2026 | 331 | 32 | 3.92 | 3.90 |
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 (2024-25) are as follows: 96.5% graduation rate, 98.5% first-time NPTE pass rate, 100% 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 (%) | National Average Ultimate Pass Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 30 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 88 | |
| 2022 | 29 | 100 | 100 | 93 | 97 | 85 | 99 |
| 2023 | 32 | 100 | 100 | 90 | 100 | 85 | 98 |
| 2024 | 31 | 100 | 100 | 97 | 100 | 85 | 97 |
| 2025 | 27 | 93 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 88 | 89 |
| 2026 | 31 | 97 |