Trine DPT among elite programs with 100% licensure pass rate

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.

News Information

News Story Type

News Story

Topic

Read More

All News
Chamber Orchestra

Trine music groups in concert on Oct. 26

October 6, 2025

The Trine University Department of Music will present its first concert of the 2025-2026 academic year, featuring the Trine University Choir and Chamber Orchestra, beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26.

1/3
Dr. Brooks, Tomy Cochran and Tim Raftery

Trine honors 5 alumni at Touchstone

October 6, 2025

Trine University honored five distinguished graduates with alumni awards during its annual Touchstone and Homecoming Celebration Dinner on Friday, Oct. 3.

2/3
2025 Trine University Homecoming King and Queen

Homecoming royalty crowned at Trine

October 6, 2025

Trine University recognized its 2025 Homecoming court as well as its king and queen during the annual Thunderstruck Pep Rally in the MTI Center on Friday, Oct. 3.

3/3