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.