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Tuition and Fees

Below are the estimated costs for students in the 5-Year Master of Physician Assistant (PA) Program. These costs are based on the 2026-2027 academic year. Tuition, room and board, and other fees are subject to change annually. The Gannon University Board of Trustees approves the tuition and fee structure for the following academic year in February. The room estimates provided for the first four years of the program are based upon double occupancy campus housing. Room and board costs vary based upon student preference.  Books are not billed by the University, however estimated costs per semester are provided. The course fees in the fourth and fifth years of the program do support electronic textbook resources and reduces the overall cost of textbooks in the last two years of the program. Travel, housing, and parking during the fifth/graduate/clinical year of the program vary based upon clinical site location and are the student's responsibility. Additional indirect costs for each semester should be considered including personal expenses.

Students in the PA Program will receive an individualized financial aid package from the University. Many of the PA majors receive a 50% tuition scholarship and select, qualified applicants may be eligible to compete for a full-tuition scholarship. Financial aid awards are applied to the costs in the first four years of the program. The 名媛直播 Financial Aid Office has a Net Price Calculator available on its website to assist students in planning for their educational costs.

Total Cost of 5-Year Enrollment: $265,180.00

First Year

Direct Costs

Item Fall Spring
Tuition $22,285 $22,285
Room $4,175-$5,355 $4,175-$5,355
Board $4,060-$4,505 $4,060-$4,505
Lab Fees $250 $250
University Fees $703 $703
Connect Fee (if in GU Housing) $165 $165

Indirect Costs

Item Fall Spring
Books (Estimated) $500 $500
Personal Expenses $1,000 $1,000
Laptop Computer $1,200 -

Second Year

Direct Costs

Item Fall Spring
Tuition $22,285 $22,285
Room $4,175-$5,570 $4,175-$5,570
Board $665-$3,650 $665-$3,650
Lab Fees $350 $175
University Fees $703 $703
Connect Fee (if in GU Housing) $165 $165

Indirect Costs

Item Fall Spring
Books (Estimated) $500 $500
Personal Expenses $1,000 $1,000

Third Year

Direct Costs

Item Fall Spring#
Tuition $22,285 $22,285
Room $4,175-$5,570 $4,175-$5,570
Board $665-$3,650 $665-$3,650
Lab Fees - $150
University Fees $703 $703
Connect Fee (if in GU Housing) $165 $165

Indirect Costs

Item Fall Spring
Books (Estimated) $500 $500
Personal Expenses $1,000 $1,000

#The accredited phase of the program begins the Spring semester of the third year. Tuition and fees for the accredited phase of the program include seven semesters (Spring of the third year, Fall and Spring of the fourth year and Summer, Fall, Spring, and Summer of the fifth year).

Fourth Year

Item Fall Spring
Tuition $22,285 $22,285
Room $4,175-$5,570 $4,175-$5,570
Board $665-$3,650 $665-$3,650
Lab Fees $136 $132
Course Fees $379 -
University Fees $703 $703
Connect Fee (if in GU Housing) $165 $165
Graduation Fee - $150

Indirect Costs

Item Fall Spring
Housing and Meals** $7,000 $7,000
Personal Expenses** $2,000 $2,000
Transportation** $1,000 $1,000
Medical Equipment $1,200  
Books $400 $400
Criminal Backgroud Checks/Clearances $60  

Fifth Year

Direct Costs

Item Summer Fall Spring Summer
Tuition ($1,580/credit) 12 credits: $18,960 15 credits: $23,700 14 credits: $22,120 14 credits: $22,120
Lab Fees $220 - - -
Course Fees $1,179 $3,000 $2,000 $2,000
University/APB/SGA Fee $580 $580 $580 $580
Graduation Fee - - $150 -

Indirect Costs

Item Summer Fall Spring Summer
Housing and Meals** $8,000 $8,000 $8,000 $8,000
Personal Expenses** $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000
Transportation** $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500
Books $150 $300 $150 $150

** Estimated, depends on student housing selection

Estimated Additional Expenses

In addition to tuition and fees, students should expect the following costs during the accredited phase of the program. These expenses are deemed integral to the students' professional development, such as medical equipment and white lab coats. Please note these are estimated expenses.

  • Typical costs for all the equipment range from $800-$1200, depending on the quality of the equipment.
  • Laptop for use in the last two years of the program will be required (specifications will be provided in the third year of the program). Estimated cost $800-$1200.
  • Students are also required to have transportation/car and professional clothing.
  • Travel, parking, and living expenses throughout the clinical year, estimated to be $800-$1500/month depending upon site placements. Please note housing is the student's responsibility in the clinical year.
  • The current cost of the Physician Assistant National Certification Examination (PANCE), which is completed after graduation, is $550.
  • Students may also voluntarily choose to join PA professional organizations, including the PSPA and AAPA. Student membership in these professional organizations provides many advantages including educational conferences, networking, and scholarship opportunities. Membership in organizations varies. Student membership in AAPA is $75/year; PSPA $30/year.
  • Professional liability insurance for students during the accredited phase of their education is provided at no additional cost.

Refund Policy Tuition and Fees

For 14-week semesters, a percentage of tuition charged will be refunded as follows: 100% during the first week; 80% the second week; 60% the third week; 40% the fourth week; and no tuition refund thereafter. For fees, a 100% refund will be given during the first week; and no fee refund thereafter. For students using deferment plans, the percentage of refund is applied to the amount of tuition charged, not the deposit paid.

Refer to the back of your semester bill concerning the refund policy for sessions less than 14 weeks.

There is no financial adjustment for credits dropped between the flat rate (12-18 credits).

After the first week of the semester, there is no financial adjustment when a student drops from full-time to part-time.

名媛直播 adheres to the Federal Refund Policy for all students who receive Title IV Federal Funds. If a student completely withdraws from the University within the first 60% of the semester, all or a portion of federal aid may be returned. These policies are outlined in the online and print catalog or can be obtained by contacting the Financial Aid Office or the Department of Education.