Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
The University of Texas at San Antonio is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The University of Texas at San Antonio also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of The University of Texas at San Antonio may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404)-679-4500, or by using information available on The Commission on Colleges and Universities’ website (www.sacscoc.org).
As of September 1, 2026, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) will be doing business as (dba) The Commission on Colleges and Universities. As stated on their website, “It is important to emphasize that this change does not affect the accreditation status of any member institution” including UT San Antonio. Throughout UT San Antonio’s and the Health Science Center’s websites, you may also see the organization referenced as “The Commission,” “CC&U,” or "SACSCOC."
The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center is an approved, off-campus instructional site of UT San Antonio where >= 50% or more of academic programs are offered.
As of September 1, 2026, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) will be doing business as (dba) The Commission on Colleges and Universities. Throughout UT San Antonio’s and UT San Antonio Health Science Center’s websites, you may also see the organization referenced as “The Commission,” “CC&U,” or “SACSCOC.” |
Program Accreditation
Graduation from an accredited program is required to sit for the national exam. The UT San Antonio Doctor of Physical Therapy program is currently accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). This accreditation allows graduates to sit for the national licensure examination.
The national licensing exam allows initial professional licensure in any state.
CAPTE accreditation is important because:
- It helps students and their parents select programs that will provide the education necessary to enter the profession.
- It fosters quality educational experiences and helps to assure that the program is taught by qualified faculty, has the resources it needs to support the curriculum, meets its mission, has acceptable student outcomes, and provides accurate information to the public.
- It provides students and others a place to complain if an accredited program fails to meet its obligation to maintain compliance with CAPTE's Evaluative Criteria.
- Graduation from a CAPTE-accredited program is required for eligibility to sit for the licensing exam. It is also required in order to provide physical therapy services to patients/clients on Medicare.
CAPTE contact information
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at UT San Antonio 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. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 210-567-8750 or email tragord@uthscsa.edu.
Graduates of our DPT program are eligible to sit for National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE), given by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy and the Jurisprudence Exam, given by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. A license to practice physical therapy in Texas is contingent on the successful completion of these examinations.
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| Graduation Year | Number of Graduates | Number taking the exam to-date | Number passing (first attempt) | Total Passing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45 | 45 | 44 (97.7%) | 100% |
| 2024 | 47 | 46 | 45 (97.8%) | 100% |
| 2023 | 43 | 43 | 41 (95.3%) | 100% |
| 2022 | 40 | 40 | 37 (92.5%) | 100% |
| 2021 | 44 | 42 | 40 (95%) | 100% |
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| Rate | Average |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 100% |
| Employment Rate | 100% |
| Licensure Pass Rate | 100% |
| First-Time Pass Rate | 98.85% |