Estimated Cost of Attendance
Physician Assistant Studies Class Entering January 2027
West Virginia Residents
Total Tuition and Fees*: $94,364
Includes University and College tuition and fees for the entire program based on tuition and fees approved by the Board of Governors for 2026-2027 academic year.
Total Additional Costs Related to the Program: $19,201
Includes estimated additional program/educational expenses for the entire program (HSC Computer Program, textbooks, medical equipment, suture practice pad, background check, drug screen, medical document manager, BLS/ACLS fees, AAPA student membership, scrubs/white coat, PANCE registration fee, personal health insurance, rotation travel expenses).
Estimated Cost of Living: $66,038
Includes estimated cost of living for the entire program (housing, meals, general transportation expenses, personal expenses) for a student living off campus. Estimate your living expenses using this calculator.
Total Cost of Program Attendance for West Virginia Residents: $179,603
*Tuition and living expenses are subject to change in upcoming academic years. Current estimates are based on published 2026-2027 academic year tuition and fees and estimated living expenses.
Non-Residents
Total Tuition and Fees*: $147,473
Includes University and College tuition and fees for the entire program based on tuition and fees approved by the Board of Governors for 2026-2027 academic year.
Total Additional Costs Related to the Program: $19,201
Includes estimated additional program/educational expenses for the entire program (HSC Computer Program, textbooks, medical equipment, suture practice pad, background check, drug screen, medical document manager, BLS/ACLS fees, AAPA student membership, scrubs/white coat, PANCE registration fee, personal health insurance, rotation travel expenses).
Estimated Cost of Living: $68,348
Includes estimated cost of living for the entire program (housing, meals, general transportation expenses, personal expenses) for a student living off campus. Estimate your living expenses using this calculator.
Total Cost of Program Attendance for Non-Residents: $235,022
*Tuition and living expenses are subject to change in upcoming academic years. Current estimates are based on published 2026-2027 academic year tuition and fees and estimated living expenses.
Detailed PA Program Expenses
Physician Assistant Cost of Attendance Detail 2026-2027
Refunds
Tuition and fee refunds will be made according to the WVU policy for Student Refunds for Dropped Courses/Withdrawals.