August 20, 2025
The 72 students who graduated from Trine University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program over the past two years all passed their national licensure exam on the first try, a rate matched only by a handful of schools.
In addition, all those students were employed as physical therapists within six months of graduation.
“Passing the licensure exam is the final hurdle our graduates must clear in order to become licensed physical therapists,” said Max Baumgartner, PT, Ph.D., director of Trine’s physical therapy program. “Trine’s 100% pass rate is on par with the most elite programs in the country. It is extremely rewarding to see the hard work of our graduates, supported by our faculty and staff, lead to this incredible outcome.”
Baumgartner said for the period ending with the 2023-2024 school year, the last year data is available, only four programs achieved 100% licensure for two years in a row.
About the program
Located in the Brooks College of Health Professions (BCHP) in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Trine University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy is a three-year, full-time program that prepares students to sit for licensure and practice in a clinical setting. The program partners with many local health providers, including Parkview Health and Lutheran Health Network, for clinical education during the first two years of the program as well as full-time internships in the final year.
The 110,000-square-feet BCHP offers state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories and features, in partnership with the Parkview Mirro Center, an innovative Simulated Patient Care Center (SimCenter) including mock surgery and Emergency Room suites and exam and patient rooms.
The building also contains ample resources for student support, including a library, gathering area, academic support and counseling services.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program provides opportunities for health sciences students on Trine’s Angola campus to continue to graduate school and health professions careers. This includes a 3+3 option that allows Trine students to count their first year of graduate classes toward their undergraduate degree.
For more information, visit trine.edu/dpt.
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