Physician Assistant Costs
Estimated costs for the 2024 - 2025 academic year
| Estimated Tuition and Fees | PA Resident | Non-PA Resident |
|---|---|---|
| First-Year Tuition and Student Fees ¹ | $37,904 | $51,809 |
| Second-Year Tuition and Student Fees ¹ | $34,648 | $46,258 |
| Estimated total two years of tuition and fees ¹ | $72,552 | $98,067 |
¹ Figures are based on published 2024 - 2025 tuition and fees.
| Estimated Additional Expenses | First Year | Second Year |
|---|---|---|
| Optional On Campus Housing - Evergreen Commons ² | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| Optional Full University Meal Plan ³ | $5,868 | $5,868 |
| Additional Books | $400 | - |
| Laptop Computer | $500 - $1000 | - |
| Instruments and Lab Coat | $850 | - |
| TYPHON Clinical Platform | $95 | $95 |
| Background Checks | $75 | $75 |
| Malpractice Insurance | $70 | $70 |
| BLS/ACLS | $325 | - |
| Estimated total two years of additional expenses | $32,791 |
² Listed is the cost for on-campus student housing at the Lock Haven campus - Off Campus Housing is available at all locations
³ Represents 14 meals/week fall, spring and summer plan. Option only available at the Lock Haven campus.
Additional Information
- All costs are based on current rates. Rates are reviewed annually by the University and are subject to change.
- Additional Expenses: In addition to the above students are required to maintain Health Insurance at all times during the program. Immunizations and required titers may be an additional out of pocket expense. Travel is required - students must have reliable transportation and the appropriate auto insurance.
- Financial Aid: A variety of financial aid options are available. For more information about financial aid, contact the Financial Aid Office at 570-484-2344 or on the web.
- Refunds: CU policies regarding refunds can be found on Financial Aid's Refund Policy webpage.
- Clinical sites may require an administrative fee be paid by the student. An administrative fee of less than $100 is charged by a few clinical sites.
- Scholarships: From honorariums to tuition waivers, scholarships exist to reward your hard work and dedication to the major. Scholarships for students enrolled in the Physician Assistant Program include:
- CT Assist Scholarship
- Lacy Magagnotti Memorial Scholarship
- Michael Greenberg MD, MBA Physician Assistant Scholarship
- Stephen and Pamela Poorman Physician Assistant Scholarship
- The Dr. Larry H. Lytle and Lynn J. Lytle Scholarship
- The Eleanor Baieroski Harendza Scholarship
- The TurnKey Electric Physician Assistant Scholarship
- Victoria J. Romeo, MD Memorial Physician Assistant Scholarship
- For more information and to apply for PA Program scholarships visit Financial Aid's Scholarships webpage.
