Physician Assistant Studies Program Tuition and Fees

Estimated Tuition/Fees (2023-2024)

Estimated Full Tuition may include such items as follows (subject to change):

Expenses — First Year Credit Based 
Tuition ($1,026 per credit @ 53) $54,378
 University Fees:  
          Registration $255
          Technology $345
          ID Badge $50
          Program Fee ($1,160/semester) $3,480
          Anatomy Lab Fee $300
          2 Lab Coats  $100
          Medical Equipment Fee $1,000
Total: $59,908
Expenses — Second Year  Credit Based
Tuition ($1,026 per credit @ 44) $45,144
University Fees:  
          Registration $255
          Technology $345
          Graduation $200
          Program Fee ($1,160/semester) $3,480
Total: $49,424

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 (tuition, fees and expenses not included in table): $111,732

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.

three male physician assistant students and one female student work in a lab