Simmons Doctor of Physical Therapy

Get Your Application Fee Waiver

For a limited time, Simmons University is offering a $75 application fee waiver to prospective DPT students. Simply complete the form to claim yours.

Located in the heart of Boston’s medical hub, Simmons has been preparing physical therapists for over 75 years.

Spots are limited. Sign up by November 1 to secure your fee waiver!

Why Simmons for Your DPT?

75+ Years of PT Education Excellence – Trusted legacy in physical therapy education.
Boston Advantage – Study in one of the nation’s top healthcare and teaching hospital hubs.
Personalized Learning – Case-based tutorials with a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
Career Readiness – Clinical education with professional role modeling, observation, and patient care.

Special Offer for Prospective Students

When you sign up to talk with a Simmons admissions counselor, you’ll:

Get answers to your questions about the DPT program
Learn about clinical placements, admissions requirements, and financial aid
Receive a waiver for your application fee (a $70 value)

We’re here to guide you through every step of the application process. No obligation, just real support. Plus, your fee is waived when you’re ready to apply.

Physical Therapy at a Glance

100%

Employment Rate

100% of Simmons graduates are employed as physical therapists within six months of graduation.

First-time NPTE Pass Rates

We have the highest first-time NPTE pass rate of Boston physical therapy programs.

*Results from Two-Year First-Time Pass Rates 2023-2024 by School Physical Therapist Programs, 2/2/25 , Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.

300+

Clinical partners

We partner with world-class medical, clinical, and research facilities like Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston Medical Center, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Boston Sports Medicine, and many more.

75+

Years of Physical Therapy Leadership

As one of the first universities to offer physical therapy education in the U.S., Simmons has set the standard as a trusted leader in the field.

A student in the Simmons University Physical Therapy lab working with a mock patient and smiling

New Spaces for Health Sciences at Simmons

The new science building features a state-of-the-art 11,000 square foot simulation center with 30 beds, including 16 lab beds, 8 health assessment beds, and 5 high-fidelity suites, as well as a loft apartment for home health care.