Program Costs
PA Program Tuition and Fees
The standard undergraduate tuition rate does not apply to students who matriculate into the UC PA Program. The following table outlines the PA program tuition and fees for the most recently admitted cohort. Tuition and fees can change from year to year, subject to economic influences and the needs of the University and Program.
| Semester | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester – Year One | $12,850 | *$2,100.00 |
| Summer Semester – Year One | $12,850 | $570.00 |
| Fall Semester – Year One | $12,850 | $570.00 |
| Spring Semester – Year Two | $12,850 | $570.00 |
| Summer Semester – Year Two | $12,850 | $570.00 |
| Fall Semester – Year Two | $12,850 | $570.00 |
| Spring Semester – Year Three | $12,850 | $570.00 |
| Subtotals | $89,950 | $5,520 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $95,470 |
University Fees
The expenses outlined below represent total costs for university fees for the most recently admitted cohort.
| Item | Expense |
|---|---|
| Campus Parking Fee | $500 ($100/semester, parking fees for the summer semesters are not assessed) |
| Graduation Fee | $200 (one-time fee - last semester) |
| Comprehensive Fee | $1,400 ($200/semester) |
| Student Activity Fee | $250 ($50/semester, activity fees for the summer semesters are not assessed) |
| Health Science Insurance Fee | $140 ($20/semester) |
| Total | $2,490 |
Estimated PA Program Required Expenses
The estimated expenses outlined below represent additional PA program required expenses. Please note that some of these expenses occur prior to matriculation. Program-required expenses can be included in financial aid requests. The expenses outlined below represent estimated expenses for the most recently admitted cohort.
| Item | Expense |
|---|---|
| Textbooks and Supplies | $1,489 |
| Scrubs | $60.88 |
| White Lab Coat | $41.89 |
| Medical Equipment | $761.45 |
| BLS Registration | $75 |
| ACLS Registration | $250 |
| Health Insurance | $4,200 |
| Compliance Account | $36 |
| Immunizations, Titers, & TB Screenings | $300 |
| Background Check (per screening) (multiple screenings can be required) | $55.50 |
| New York Statewide Background Check (if resided/worked in the state of New York within past 7 years) | $108 |
| Observed Drug Screening (per screening) (multiple screenings can be required) | $55.75 |
| Total | $7,433.47 |
Additional Estimated Expenses
The expenses outlined below represent additional estimated expenses. Additional estimated expenses can be included in financial aid requests. The expenses outlined below represent estimated expenses for the most recently admitted cohort.
| Item(s) | Item(s) Expense |
|---|---|
| Campus Housing & Board (7 semesters - does not include summer food costs and is based on a four-bedroom graduate apartment & meal plan 3) | $39,975 |
| Summer Food Cost (2 summer semesters - meal plans are not available for summer semesters) | $4,370 |
| Transportation (7 semesters - students are responsible for travel to and from clinical sites, classes, and program-related activities) | $8,600 |
Additional Estimated Expenses for Transfer Students Only
The expenses outlined below represent additional expenses that may be incurred by transfer students only. Additional estimated expenses for transfer students can be included in financial aid requests. The expenses outlined below represent expenses for the most recently admitted cohort.
| Item(s) | Expense |
|---|---|
| Course Audit Fee (if applicable - transfer students only) | $100 per course credit hour |
| Confirmation of Transfer Equivalency Credit by Examination (if applicable - transfer students only) | $50 per course credit hour |
| Pre-Clinical Seminar Competency Evaluation (if applicable - transfer students only who are matriculating directly into the clinical phase) | $100 |
Additional Cost Information
*A one-time fee of $1,530 will be added to the first semester for a MacBook Air. This is required for all students for exam taking purposes.
Payment for all tuition and fees is due at the start of each semester. The majority of the University of Charleston PA students finance their education through student loans. The University of Charleston Financial Aid Office has loan details.
The $570 semester fee covers:
- PAEA Exams
- Clinical site training before rotations
- A week-long Kaplan PANCE prep course
- Clinical preceptors
- Lab supplies
- AAPA membership
Additional Resources Provided:
- Digital & Library Access: Access Medicine, Prescriber’s Letter, Up-to-Date, and medical journals.
- Clinical Training Tools: SimCapture, Standardized Patients, and high-fidelity simulation equipment.
- Learning Enhancements: Virtual reality room for anatomy review and live models for the women’s and men’s health examinations.
Seat Deposit:
- A $1,000 non-refundable enrollment deposit is required and fully applied toward first semester tuition.
- The due date will be listed in the seat offer letter.
- Note: The Program Director may waive this deposit for extenuating circumstances, but tuition costs remain unchanged.
Refund Policy:
- All fees and deposits are nonrefundable.
- The University’s refund policy applies to all costs associated with the PA program.
Scholarship Opportunities
Available to students who qualify:
- The Beckley Area Foundation
- The National Health Service Corps
- The Veteran Caucus Scholarship Program
- The PA Foundation Scholarships
- College for West Virginia (CFWV) loan repayment program
- The PAEA scholarships and resources
- Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship
- Military branches offer scholarships in exchange for military service
- PA organizations; check at both the state and national levels
- Employer tuition assistance
