Accreditation & Outcomes

On this page, you'll find accreditation information, student outcomes, and the financial fact sheet for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Chatham University.

Accreditation & Licensure

The doctor of physical therapy program at Chatham University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085. 

Telephone: 703-706-3245
Email: accreditation@apta.org
Website: http://www.capteonline.org 

To contact the program directly, please call 412-365-1409 or email mselewitz@chatham.edu. Information about physical therapy licensing in each state of the U.S. can be found here.

Information about physical therapy licensing in each state of the U.S. can be found https://www.fsbpt.org/Free-Resources/Licensing-Authorities-Contact-Information.


Student Outcomes (2021 and 2022 average)

99% Licensure Examination Pass Rate (Ultimate)
90% Licensure Examination First Time Pass Rate
95% Graduation Rate
100% Employment Rate (data available for 2020 and 2021 only)

Financial Fact Sheet

As part of program accreditation, Chatham's DPT program prepares a Financial Fact Sheet listing key financial information such as estimated cost of attendance and average debt levels. 

View Financial Fact Sheet (pdf)



Filing a Complaint

Any individual who has a complaint about the program should first contact the program (412-365-1406 or mselewitz@chatham.edu) to attempt to resolve the complaint. If this is not satisfactory, the individual may file a written complaint with CAPTE at this address and/or contact CAPTE at the phone number provided:

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100
Alexandria, VA  22305-3085
Phone: 703-706-3245