Physician Assistant Studies Program Total Cost of Enrollment
Estimated First-Year Cost of Enrollment (2026-27)
The following estimates represent the anticipated total cost of enrollment for a typical first-year student enrolled in the Mercyhurst University Physician Assistant program during the 2026–27 academic year.
| Expenses—First Year | Estimated Cost |
| Tuition (53 credits at $1,242 per credit) | $65,826 |
| University Fees: | |
| Registration | $255 |
| Technology | $345 |
| Program Fee ($1,160 per semester) | $3,480 |
| Anatomy Laboratory Fee | $300 |
| Medical Equipment Fee | $1,169 |
| Identification Badge | $50 |
| One Laboratory Coat | $75 |
| Books, Educational Supplies, and Laptop | $1,500 |
| Off-Campus Housing | $10,428 |
| Food | $6,776 |
| Transportation | $2,860 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,000 |
| Estimated Total First-Year Cost of Enrollment: | $96,064 |
Estimated Second-Year Cost of Enrollment (2027-28)
The following estimates represent the anticipated total cost of enrollment for a typical second-year student enrolled in the Mercyhurst University Physician Assistant Program during the 2027–28 academic year.
| Expenses—Second Year | Estimated Cost |
| Tuition (44 credits at $1,242 per credit) | $54,648 |
| University Fees: | |
| Registration | $255 |
| Technology | $345 |
| Graduation | $200 |
| Program Fee ($1,160 per semester) | $3,480 |
| Books and Educational Supplies | $1,200 |
| Clinical Site Onboarding Requirements | $300 |
| Clinical Rotation Travel and Housing | $11,000 |
| Food | $6,776 |
| Transportation | $2,500 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,000 |
| Estimated Total Second-Year Cost of Enrollment: | $83,704 |
Total credits: 97
Estimated Total Cost of Enrollment for the Physician Assistant Program (97 credits): $179,768
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 accepts admission and later decides not to enroll, the deposit will not be refunded.
Please review both the Federal Refund and Institutional Refund policies.
