Program Costs
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. It should be noted that tuition and fees can change from year to year subject to economic influences and the needs of the University and the Program. Other university service fees may also be applied (e.g., parking, activity fee, graduation fee).
| 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 |
*Note: A total of $1,530 will be added as course fees in the first semester for a Macbook Air.
Fees: The $570 fee per semester cover the costs of PAEA Exams, training required of students by the clinical site prior to a rotation, a week-long Kaplan course to prepare students for the PANCE, clinical preceptors, lab supplies, and AAPA and WVAPA memberships.
Additional Resources: Additional resources are available to you while enrolled in the program, such as Access Medicine, Prescriber’s Letter, Up-to-Date, and medical journals through the library; SimCapture and Standardized Patients for patient-centered care cases; a virtual reality room to reinforce acquired anatomy knowledge; high-fidelity simulation equipment; and live models for the women’s and men’s health examinations.
Payments: Payment for tuition and fees for all courses within a semester are due at the beginning of the semester.
Application Fee: There is no application fee.
Seat Deposit: There is a non-refundable enrollment (seat) deposit of **$1,000 that will be applied in full toward first semester tuition. The due date will be outlined on a seat offer letter if accepted into the program. Seat deposit details can be found on the Program’s FAQs webpage (click here).
**Note: At the discretion of the Program Director, the seat deposit may be waived if extenuating circumstances exist. This will not change the cost of tuition.
Refunds: All fees and deposits are nonrefundable. The University refund policy is followed (click here).
Auditing: Students will incur a cost of $100 per credit hour to audit a course.
Competency Evaluations: The cost for a competency evaluation is based upon the type of competency assessed. Competency exams are only available for transfer students. The Program determines who can sit for a competency evaluation. Additional competency evaluation information can be found on the Program’s PA Admission Transfer Pathway webpage (click here).
- Pre-Clinical Seminar Competency Evaluation for Transfer Students – $100
- Clinical Medicine Competency Evaluation for Transfer Students – $50 per course credit hour
Program Required Expenses
The table below includes estimates of additional expenses for the most recently admitted cohort. Expenses listed reflect costs associated for the full program.
| Item(s) | Expense |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,253 |
| Scrubs and Lab Coat | $110 |
| Medical Equipment | $714 |
| BLS Registration | $75 |
| ACLS Registration | $250 |
| Health Insurance | $4,200 |
| Laptop Privacy Screen | $27 |
| Background Check, Drug Screen, Compliance Verification | $388 - $520 |
| Total | $7,017 - $7,149 |
Other Expenses
Other expenses are estimated in the table below. Expenses listed reflect costs associated for the full program.
| Item(s) | Expense |
|---|---|
| East Apartments Campus Housing (available to Graduate students) | $29,050 (covers all 7 semesters) |
| Board (based on meal plan 3) | $10,925 (covers all 5 fall/spring semesters – meal plans are not available in the summer semesters) $4,370 (food cost estimate for both summer semesters) |
| Transportation | $8,600 (student is responsible for travel to and from clinical sites, classes, and program-related activities) |
| Campus Parking | $500 ($100/semester University fee, excludes summers) |
| PA National Certifying Exam Fee | $550 (one-time fee paid to NCCPA) |
| Comprehensive Fee | $1,400 ($200/semester University fee) |
| Graduation Fee | $200 (one-time University fee) |
| Student Activity Fee | $250 ($50/semester University fee, excludes summers) |
| Health Science Insurance Fee | $140 ($20/semester University fee) |
| Total | $55,985 |
Scholarship Opportunities
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. In addition, there are scholarships that can help defray the costs of attending the Program.
Available to students who qualify:
- The Beckley Area Foundation has scholarships available to students from Raleigh County, WV, pursuing a degree as a Physician Assistant. Click here to visit the website for more details.
- Visit The National Health Service Corps website for scholarship opportunities by clicking here.
- The AHEC Rural Community Health Scholar Program – Information provided at the start of the program.
- AHEC provides grant money to help offset the cost of rural housing during required rural health rotations.
- Visit The Veteran Caucus Scholarship Program by clicking here.
- Learn more about the PA Foundation Scholarships by clicking here.
- College for West Virginia (CFWV) has a loan repayment program for health professions students. Click here for more information on the WV Health Science Service Program.
- Visit the PAEA website by clicking here for additional scholarships and resources, including the CASPA Fee Assistance Program.
- Branches of the military offer scholarships in exchange for military service.
- PA organizations offer scholarships. Check at both the state and national levels.
- The UC PA Program may recommend you for an Exxat scholarship.
- Employer tuition assistance.
