PA Program Estimated Costs
Expenses
Tuition and fee costs are based on the 2020-2021 academic year. The associated costs are estimated. Tuition and fees are subject to change at the start of each new academic year.
| Tuition & University Fees Per Semester* | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,350 |
| University fees** | $130 |
| PA Program Fees Per Semester (in addition to tuition & university fees) | |
|---|---|
| Program fee | $850 |
| Anatomy lab fee | $50 |
| Module lab fee | $75 |
| Clinical skills & simulation fee | $75 |
| Clinical and lab practicum fee | $1,107 |
| Computer fee | $30 |
| Testing fee | $60 |
| Board review fee | $18 |
| Total Program fees per semester | $1,500 |
*There are eight (8) semesters in the program.
**There is an additional cost of $80 in University fees the last semester.
| Estimated Additional Costs Associated with the Physician Assistant Studies Program |
|
|---|---|
| Initial background check, child abuse and medical clearance, drug screening | $850 |
| Seat deposit (applied towards tuition; refundable) | $50 |
| Health insurance (annual) | $75 |
| Books and educational resources (entire program) | $75 |
| Personal expenses (entire program) | $1,107 |
| Room and board (entire program) | $30 |
| Transportation related to clinical experiences (entire program) | $60 |
| Medical equipment (one time) | $18 |
Expenses the University Covers
- Liability Insurance
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- Housing if a rotation set up by the program is greater than 60 miles from campus
- Drug screens and background checks prior to and during the clinical phase of the program as requested by clinical sites
Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office is located in Barry Hall, Room 21 (lower level). For financial aid information, contact them at (901) 321-3305 or finaid@cbu.edu. Financial aid information can also be found in the CBU Catalog.
Tuition and Fees Refunds
University refund policies and procedures can be found in The Compass. University refund information can also be found throughout the Expenses and Financial Aid section in the CBU Catalog.