Calculate your PTCAS GPA for physical therapy school applications using the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service standardized grading system. This calculator includes prerequisite GPA, science GPA, and overall GPA calculations specific to PT programs.
PTCAS GPA Calculator for Physical Therapy School
The PTCAS (Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service) GPA is the standardized calculation used by most physical therapy programs in the United States.
PTCAS GPA Classifications
- Overall GPA: All coursework included in PTCAS application
- Prerequisite GPA: Required courses for PT program admission
- Science GPA: All science courses including math and statistics
- Last 60 Credits GPA: Most recent 60 credit hours (often emphasized)
Common PT Prerequisites
- Human Anatomy: 1-2 semesters with lab
- Human Physiology: 1-2 semesters with lab
- General Biology: 2 semesters with lab
- General Chemistry: 2 semesters with lab
- General Physics: 2 semesters with lab
- Psychology: General Psychology + 1-2 additional courses
- Statistics: 1 semester
- Exercise Science/Kinesiology: 1-2 courses
- English/Communication: 1-2 semesters
- Social Sciences: Variable requirements
PT School Competitiveness
- Highly Competitive: Overall GPA 3.7+, Prerequisite GPA 3.6+
- Competitive: Overall GPA 3.5+, Prerequisite GPA 3.4+
- Minimum Competitive: Overall GPA 3.3+, Prerequisite GPA 3.2+
- Below Competitive: Consider improvement strategies
PTCAS Grade Conversion
- A+ and A: 4.0 points
- A-: 3.7 points
- B+: 3.3 points
- B: 3.0 points
- Repeated Courses: All attempts calculated in GPA
Additional PT Program Requirements
- Observation Hours: 100+ hours in various PT settings
- GRE Scores: Many programs require or recommend GRE
- Healthcare Experience: Paid or volunteer patient care experience
- Leadership: Demonstrated leadership and service