Class of 2025 |
Applications received |
486 |
Candidates interviewed |
213 |
Class size |
57 |
Age |
The average age is 22; the range is between 20 and 28. |
Sex |
63% of the class is female, 37% is male. |
Residency |
74% of the students are from Iowa while the remaining students represent 9 states. There is no residency requirement at DMU. |
Undergraduate degrees |
The most common undergraduate majors are biology, psychology and exercise science; however, any major is considered for admission. |
Academic performance |
The average cumulative GPA is 3.68 with a range from 3.29 to 4.00. The average science GPA is 3.44. |
Experience |
Incoming students have a variety of quality observation experiences with physical therapists in both inpatient and outpatient settings. |
Application timeline |
Successful applicants applied early in the admissions cycle. PTCAS opens each year in July for the class that begins the following year in July. |
Interview |
Incoming students displayed strong interview skills, including communication skills, interpersonal behaviors, knowledge of the physical therapy profession, self-awareness, cultural competency, and others. |