Accreditation

The Columbia University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program within the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons 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: www.capteonline.org

To contact the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program within the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons directly, please call 212-305-5267 or email the Program Director, Dr. Jean Fitzpatrick (Timmerberg), at jt2634@cumc.columbia.edu.

The Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).

Columbia University DPT Student Outcomes

Category

2022

2023

2-Yr. Average

Graduation Rate 

94%

95.95%

94.98%

First time National Licensure Exam Pass Rate

95.1%

87.5%

91.3%

Ultimate National Licensure Exam Pass Rate

100%

100%

100%

Employment Rate

100%

100%

100%

Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure Requirements

Institutions providing distance education are required to provide certain general disclosures for educational programs, regardless of modality, that prepare students for professional licensure. The required information relates to whether or not the educational program meets the requirements for professional licensure in all other states. Where applicable, an institution must also indicate when such a determination cannot be made.

Professional licensure and certification requirements may vary state to state. This information is also subject to change.  Students should contact the appropriate licensing agency for his or her home state to obtain the most up to date information.

Columbia University Program in Physical Therapy

Columbia University Program in Physical Therapy is accredited by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) and thereby does meet the academic requirements for licensure in all 50 states.

Date of Last Revision: 12/2023