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Physician Assistant Costs

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Estimated costs for the 2025 - 2026 academic year

Direct Costs

1 Figures are based on published 2025 - 2026 tuition and fees.
– For a breakdown and descriptions of included fees, please visit our Graduate Tuition and Fees page.
Estimated Tuition and FeesPA ResidentNon-PA Resident
First-Year Tuition and Student Fees 1$36,795$51,164
Second-Year Tuition and Student Fees 1$34,716$46,713
Estimated total two years of tuition and fees 1$71,511$97,877

Indirect Costs

1 Figures are based on published 2025-2026 tuition and fees.
2 Affiliated housing at Lock Haven campus only; $9,000 per academic year.
3 14 meals/week fall and spring semesters, Lock Haven campus only; $4,442 per academic year (fall & spring).
4 Off-campus housing available at all program locations. Harrisburg: no on-campus housing or meal plan available. Cost listed represents the average cost for the typical student.
5 This is the average cost for the typical student.
6 Includes diagnostic equipment (stethoscope, BP cuff, otoscope, etc.), lab coat, and required scrubs. Cost is the average cost for the typical student.
7 Average for the typical student. Will vary depending on specific clinical rotation assignments.
8 Students complete 9 clinical rotations of 4-5 weeks each; some local, some may require temporary relocation. Estimate based on typical student experience. Students should assume up to 1 clinical rotation placement will be outside the state of Pennsylvania. Students are required to travel back to a campus location between each rotation experience. Please see the following information regarding average costs for housing in states outside of Pennsylvania that are used for supervised clinical rotation experiences.
9 Student responsible for all transportation; no institutional transportation provided.
10 Lock Haven and Clearfield: $50/semester, Harrisburg: no fee.
11 Average single-person plan; actual cost varies by plan, state, and subsidies.
12 Only if required by specific out-of-state clinical sites.
13 Off site housing used for calculation of housing costs in this total.
Estimated Additional Expenses (per student)First YearSecond Year
Optional Affiliated Housing - Evergreen Commons (Lock Haven only) 2$9,000$9,000
Optional University 14- Meal Plan (Lock Haven only) 3$4,442$4,442
Off-campus housing and utilities (all locations) 4$15,600$15,600
Required textbooks and electronic resources 5$1,250—
Required medical equipment, lab coat, and scrubs 6$850 â€”
Laptop computer 5$750 â€”
Student malpractice insurance$65$65
Physical exam, vaccinations, titers 5$750—
Background checks, clearances, drug screening$250$250
Clinical site onboarding software 7—$70
TYPHON clinical tracking platform$95$95
BLS certification 5$60—
ACLS certification 5$275—
Clinical year housing and travel 8—$7,500
Transportation (vehicle, insurance, gas, maintenance) 5, 9$3,000$3,000
University parking permit 10$150—
Professional dress and miscellaneous expenses 5$750$750
Health insurance (required) 11$5,964$5,964
Out-of-state malpractice insurance 5, 12—$250
Estimate additional expenses 13$29,809$33,544
Estimated total two years of additional expenses $63,353

Note: All costs listed are estimates for planning purposes only. Tuition and fees are subject to change by Â鶹ֱ²¥ and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors. Personal expenses such as housing, transportation, and insurance, may vary.

Additional Information

  • All costs are based on current rates. Rates are reviewed annually by the University and are subject to change.
  • 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.