Physician Assistant Studies Program Tuition and Fees
Estimated Tuition/Fees (2024-2025)
Estimated Full Tuition may include such items as follows (subject to change):
| Expenses — First Year | Credit Based |
| Tuition ($1,057 per credit @ 53) | $56,021 |
| University Fees: | |
| Registration | $255 |
| Technology | $345 |
| ID Badge | $50 |
| Program Fee ($1,160/semester) | $3,480 |
| Anatomy Lab Fee | $300 |
| 2 Lab Coats | $150 |
| Medical Equipment Fee | $1,000 |
| Total: | $61,601 |
| Expenses — Second Year | Credit Based |
| Tuition ($1,057 per credit @ 44) | $46,508 |
| University Fees: | |
| Registration | $255 |
| Technology | $345 |
| Graduation | $200 |
| Program Fee ($1,160/semester) | $3,480 |
| Total: | $50,788 |
Fees and expenses not included in Estimate:
Books/Supplies/Laptop – approximate $1500
Clearance costs and fees as required by clinical affiliates for onboarding – approximate $300
PSPA conference travel, housing, and meals – approximate $600
Living expenses – variable cost
This estimate does not cover costs for student housing, travel, lodging, or other expenses incurred during the program by the student. For example, students are required to pay all expenses while on clinical rotations and for the associated costs to return to the University at the end of every rotation for recall days. So, students need to plan accordingly to cover the additional costs incurred beyond tuition.
Total credits: 97
Total estimated program cost per student (fees and expenses not included in table): $114,789
Deposit, tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. The tuition for in-state and out-of-state residents is the same. The deposit fee is non-refundable. If a student decides not to attend after accepting, the fee will not be refunded.
Please review both the Mercyhurst University Refund and Institutional Refund Policies.
