PA Program Cost
The below rates apply to our Physician Assistant Studies program.
2024-25 Tuition & Fees
Note that the program runs a full 24-month span, including the summer semester. Below you will find a tuition breakdown per semester, per year and for the entirety of the program. The below is for students starting in our June 2024 cohort.
Solely for avoidance of doubt, the tuition and fees students pay the university will not be discounted, irrespective of any changes in the manner or mode of learning or changes to any activities, events, or programs (including revision, postponement, or cancellation of same) at any time during the academic year; the manner or mode of learning could include on-ground learning, remote learning, or a combination of the two; it could include fewer classes or restructured classes; and it could include changes mid-semester (as just a few examples of possible changes). Please understand that the university, like other schools, is subject to multiple factors outside of its control, including effects stemming from the pandemic and applicable local, state, and federal law and guidance related to the pandemic, which factors could significantly alter, limit, or curtail our operations.
| Per Semester | Per Year | 2-Year Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 Tuition | $18,139 | $54,417 | $108,834 |
| Fees | $1,262 | $3,786 | $7,572 |
| Medical Equipment Fees* | $550 | $1100 | $1100 |
| Student Health Insurance Plan** | $1,435 | $2,870 | TBD |
Estimated Expenses
- Books, Supplies & Online Resources: $2000 (approximately $1,500 for Year 1; $500 for Year 2)
- Criminal Background Checks/Drug Screens: $105
- Laptop: $1,500 (Year 1)
- Program-related travel: $3,000 (approximately $200 for Year 1; $2,800 Year 2)
- NCCPA Certification Exam (PANCE): $550 (Year 2)
- Estimated Total: $7,155
The (COA) is the estimated total amount it will cost a student to attend Â鶹¹ÙÍø each year. The COA includes:
- tuition & fees
- on-campus housing/food (or a housing and food allowance for off-campus students)
- transportation
- above estimated expenses
- miscellaneous personal expenses
- federal loan fees
If applicable, the COA may also include, dependent care, disability expenses, cost of a personal computer, or fees for an applicable eligible study-abroad program.
*Medical Equipment Fees are incurred the first two semesters only.
**Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)
By university policy, all students are required to have health insurance coverage while enrolled at Â鶹¹ÙÍø. If a student decides to forgo SHIP, evidence of other comparable health insurance must be provided; note that the insurance coverage must be of a type accepted in the United States. Learn more about .
Paying for the Program
Domestic students can apply for financial aid via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at . If you need assistance, contact your financial planner.
Tuition Refund Policy
Tuition is applicable to all students, including those on approved off-campus programs. Student health insurance, program fees, and room & board are nonrefundable, if applicable. Review the .