Loma Linda University

PTA Program Data

Below is complete information including curriculum, learning format, tuition and fees, student outcomes, accreditation, student reviews, and application deadlines for the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Loma Linda University. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

Loma Linda University PTA Program Overview

Loma Linda University’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program stands out as the top-ranked PTA program in the United States for three consecutive years, according to College Factual. The 15-month Associate degree begins each June and blends classroom learning with extensive hands-on clinical experience, preparing students to become essential members of rehabilitation teams in hospitals, clinics, and public agencies.
The curriculum includes both science and non-science courses taught during daytime hours—typically four to five days per week—and covers key topics such as anatomy, patient care techniques, therapeutic exercises, and specialized equipment usage. Students complete a two-week practicum plus three major six-week clinical assignments at affiliated facilities locally or out-of-state; all placements are coordinated by faculty.

Admission is competitive: applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA in prerequisite coursework from an accredited institution (minimum 48 quarter units), CPR certification before starting clinicals, and successful completion of interviews and essays. The application portal opens August 1st through May 1st annually—early applications receive priority due to high demand.

Unique to Loma Linda is its commitment to Whole Person Care—a holistic approach that integrates mental and spiritual health into patient treatment—and strong community values rooted in its Seventh-day Adventist tradition. Accredited by CAPTE and WASC, the program boasts impressive outcomes: recent employment rates average 100%, graduation rates around 74%, with ultimate board pass rates near 98%. For current tuition details or personalized advising sessions on campus just east of San Bernardino, prospective students can contact studypta@llu.edu or call (909) 558-4634.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

Below is complete contact information for the PTA program director at Loma Linda University as well as links to complete data on student outcomes and more information on the Physical Therapist Assistant program.

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