Trine University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program was one of only six out of more
than 250 nationwide to have all its students pass the national licensure exam on the
first try during the most recent cycle.
According to data released by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy,
Trine students had a 91% first-time pass rate in the 2022-2023 cycle and a 96% pass
rate for the 2023-2024 cycle before achieving the perfect rate for 2024-2025.
The average pass rate nationwide for 259 programs was just over 85%.
“It’s outstanding to be one of the top six programs in the nation, and a testament
to the expertise of our faculty, the support of our administration and the dedication
of our students,” said Max Baumgartner, PT, Ph.D., director of Trine’s physical therapy
program. “Licensure is the gateway to a career in physical therapy, and the fact that
our PT students excel in this first step is a strong indicator of the future success
they will have in the field.”
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 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.
