1. School of Rehabilitation and Performance Sciences
  2. Academic Programs
  3. Physical Therapy
  4. Doctor of Physical Therapy
  5. Cost of Attendance

Cost of Attendance 2026-2027

This information is intended to help estimate your program costs. Tuition and fees are fixed costs set by the university. Health insurance and books/supplies are estimates based on average expected costs for DeKalb and vary based on personal/living expenses. Due to the range of student residence and external clinic locations, transportation costs cannot be accurately estimated.

Cost (2026-27) First year Second year Third year Total by cost area
Tuition and fees (in and out of state) $24,093 $22,538 $23,315 $69,946
Health insurance $2,658 $2,658 $2,658 $7,974
Books/supplies $1,200 $1,200 $500 $2,900
Total by year $27,951 $26,396 $26,473 $80,820

Contact Us

Physical Therapy
340 Wirtz Hall, DeKalb, IL 60115
815-753-1484
815-753-9123 (fax)
pt@niu.edu

Looking for the NIU Physical Therapy Clinic?
Call 815-753-1481

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)