| Class of 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Applications received | 509 |
| Candidates interviewed | 150 |
| Class size | 52 |
| Age | The average age is 22; the range is between 21 and 32. |
| Sex | 52% of the students are women, 48% are men. |
| Residency | 52% of the class is from Iowa. Students come from 8 different states. There is no residency requirement at DMU. |
| Undergraduate degrees | The most common undergraduate majors are biology, psychology and exercise science. |
| Academic performance | Average cumulative GPA of 3.67, with a range from 3.30 to 4.00. The average science GPA is 3.50. |
| GRE | Average combined score: 305. |
| 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. |
