Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (A3.11f)

Tuition and Fees

Resident and Non-Resident

Tuition   
Cohort 2028 (Entering Fall 2026) $105,000 Equivalent to $853.66 per credt at 123 credits
Cohort 2027 (Entering Fall 2025) $100,000 Equivalent to $813 per credt at 123 credits
Cohort 2026 (Entering Fall 2024) $98,000 Equivalent to $796.75 per credt at 123 credits

 

Institutional and Program Fees    
Year 1 Fall Spring Summer  
Fees per semester        
Technology Fee $445 $445    
Activities and Membership Fee $495   $100  
Software/Simulation $405   $615  
Certification   $112 $400  
Lab Equipment Fee $800 $600    
Performing Arts $102.50 $102.50    
Student Health Fee $85 $85    
Total $232.50 $1344.50 $115.00 $4792.00

 

Year 2FallSpringSummer 
Fees per semester        
Technology Fee $445 $445    
Activities and Membership Fee  $70   $600  
Software/Simulation $745 $350    
Certification $55      
Lab Equipment Fee $250      
Performing Arts $102.50 $102.50    
Student Health Fee $85 $85    
Total $1752.50 $982.50 $600 $3335.00

 

Year 3Fall
Fees per semester  
Technology Fee $445
Activities and Membership Fee  $850
Software/Simulation $50
Certification  
Lab Equipment Fee  
Performing Arts $102.50
Student Health Fee $85
Total $1532.50

 

Estimated Indirect Educational Costs*Fall SpringSummerTotal
Per Semester 2026-2027        
Living Expenses $8090 $8090 $8090 $24,270
Books, Course Fees $600 $600 $600 $1800
Personal Expenses $1895 $1895 $1895 $5685
Loan Fees** $108 $108 $108 $324
Transportation $535 $535 $535 $1605
Total $11,228 $11,228 $11,228 $33,684
  • *These figures may vary based on your living situation and current courses. 
  • **Average loan fees for students borrwing federal direct student loans.
Total Cost of Enrollment 
Tuition $105,000
Institutional and Program Fees $9659.50
Estimated Indirect Education Costs $33,684
Total $148,379.50

 

Refund Policy 

To confirm enrollment, a non-refundable deposit of $1,000 is required within ten (10) business days of the admission offer. Failure to submit the deposit within the specified timeframe will result in forfeiture of the applicant's seat and the offer of admission.

For information on tuition and student fee refund policies, please view the following link: UD Refund Policy (A1.02h) 

Loan Repayment Options:
There are several loan-repayment programs that offer partial or full repayment of college loans. The American Association of Medical Colleges provides a database to search loan repayment/forgiveness and scholarship programs. Loan repayment programs are also offered by the National Health Service Corps (NHSC).

Specifically in Iowa, the Primary Care Recruitment and Retention Endeavor provides information and support for PAs who work in a health professional shortage area. MSPAS students may be eligible for low-interest federal student loans.