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Physical Therapist Assistant Admission Requirements

Apply First. We’ll Help Determine the Best Admission Path.

At State Tech, we encourage every prospective student to apply—even if you don’t meet the automatic admission requirements below. Every application receives individual consideration.

This program has limited capacity, so applying early gives you the best opportunity for admission.

How Admission Works

This program has a competitive selection process. Application deadline is December 5th.

State Tech has three admission pathways:

  • Automatic Admission – Students meeting the GPA and test score requirements below are automatically admitted.
  • Program Review – Applicants who do not meet the automatic admission criteria are reviewed individually to determine their potential for success.
  • Deferred Decision – If additional preparation is recommended, our Admissions team will work with you to identify the best pathway.

Automatic Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent (GED/HiSET)
Minimum GPA: 3.0If a prospective student holds an international high school diploma, they must provide an approved Foreign Evaluation Services report confirming U.S. high school equivalency.
Test Scores
This program only accepts ACT test scores.
ACT Test Scores
Composite 18
Math 19
Reading 18
English 18
Science 18
TEAS Score
Minimum Composite Score 60
•An ACT waiver is available for applicants with a college degree.

•Applicants meeting the composite ACT requirement (18) but deficient in one or more subsection scores may satisfy the deficiency by:

•Successful completion of an equivalent college-level course, and

•Earning a grade of “B” or higher

 

Program-Specific Requirements
•Attend an information session.

•Complete 20 volunteer or observation hours in PT setting

•Achieve a minimum TEAS score of 60
•Drug screening, background check, and vaccinations are required for clinical education.

 

 

 

Application Materials
•Completed State Tech application
•Official high school and/or college transcripts
•Test scores
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