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PA Program Tuition and Fees

Undergraduate tuition rates do not apply to enrolled students in the UC PA Program. Tuition, program fees, and university fees are subject to change based on economic conditions and the needs of the University and Program. All other listed program required expenses and living costs are estimates.

Tuition, Program & University Fees $99,492
Detailed Breakdown

 

PA Program Tuition: $91,700

  • $13,100 per semester (7 semesters)

 

PA Program Fees: $5,602

  • Semester 1: $2,086*
  • Semesters 2 – 7: $586 per semester

 

University Fees: $2,190

  • Student Activity Fee: $150 ($50 per semester; not charged during the didactic summer semester or during the clinical phase)
  • Comprehensive Fee: $1,400 ($200 per semester)
  • Health Science Insurance Fee: $140 ($20 per semester)
  • Campus Parking: $300 ($100 per semester; not charged during the didactic summer semester or the clinical phase)
  • Graduation Fee: $200 (one-time fee; last semester)
Estimated Program Required Expenses & Cost of Living $66,029.12**
Detailed Breakdown

 

Estimated Program Required Expenses: $8,749.12

  • BLS Registration: $75
  • ACLS Registration: $250
  • Compliance Account: $108 ($36 per year)
  • Immunizations, Titers, & TB Screening: $1,831
  • Background Check: $111** ($55.50 per screening; 2 screenings required)
  • Drug Screenings: $177.25 ($55.75 – 65.75 per screening; estimate accounts for multiple drug screenings during didactic & clinical)
  • PA Program Scrubs: $67.38 per set (one set is required)
  • White Lab Coat: $44.84
  • Textbooks & Supplies: $1,489
  • Medical Equipment: $741.65
  • Personal Health Insurance: $3,304
  • PA National Certifying Exam Fee: $550 (one-time fee, paid to NCCPA)

 

Estimated Cost of Living: $57,280

  • Transportation: $9,765
  • Housing (East Apartments): $27,985
  • Food Expenses: $19,530
Grand Total $165,521.12

*A one-time fee of $1,500 will be added to the first semester for a MacBook Air with a 3-year subscription to AppleCare+. The laptop is required and may not be waived. The semester fees cover exam assessment platforms, lab supplies, professional student membership, PANCE Prep Q-bank and board review, and clinical site training/maintenance.

**Students who have resided/worked in the state of New York within the past seven (7) years must obtain one (1) pre-matriculation New York background check at an additional cost of $108. This cost is not reflected in the estimated Program Required Expenses & Cost of Living or the Grand Total.

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.

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

Additional Cost Information

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.

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:

Jeanette Bane
Jeanette Bane, M.A.

Admissions Coordinator

Book an Appointment
jeanettebane@ucwv.edu 304-357-4968