Tuition, Costs, and Fees Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Total Tuition, Costs, and Fees
| Tuition and Fees (2025–26) | Year 1 (3 Semesters) |
Year 2 (3 Semesters) |
Year 3 (1 Semester) |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition - $910/hr. | $53,690.00 (59 credits) |
$50,960.00 (56 credits) |
$16,380.00 (18 credits) |
$121,030.00 (133 credits) |
| Graduation Fee | $130.00 | $130.00 | ||
| Library Fee | $300.00 | $300.00 | $100.00 | $700.00 |
| NU Student Parking Fee | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $210.00 |
| Fees | ||||
| Cross-Cultural Elective Fee | $2,121.00 | $2,121.00 | $707.00 | $4,949.00 |
| Required Technology (ExamSoft, CORE, Rosh Review, Osmosis) | $900.00 | $900.00 | $300.00 | $2,100.00 |
| Uniform (Lab Coat (1) & NU Scrubs (2)) | $150.00 | $50.00 | $200.00 | |
| Anatomy Lab Fee | $370.00 | $370.00 | ||
| WAPA/AAPA Student Membership | $135.00 | $135.00 | ||
| PAEA Exam Package | $420.00 | $420.00 | ||
| Total Estimated Tuition & Fees | $57,736.00 | $54,401.00 | $18,107.00 | $130,244.00 |
| Required Student Expenses | ||||
| Estimated Laptop purchase (Your laptop must meet the minimum system requirements for Examplify) | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | ||
| Stethoscope | $200.00 | $200.00 | ||
| Required Texts | $200.00 | $150.00 | $350.00 | |
| Criminal Background Check | $54.00 | $54.00 | $108.00 | |
| Drug Screen (12-panel) | $140.00 | $420.00 | $140.00 | $700.00 |
| NU Health Services Access (optional) | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $600.00 |
| Health Insurance (costs varies depending on policy) | $4,200.00 | $4,200.00 | $1,050.00 | $9,450.00 |
| Total Required Student Expenses | $6,194.00 | $5,024.00 | $1,390.00 | $12,608.00 |
| Total Cost (Tuition & Fees + Required Expenses) |
$63,930.00 | $59,425.00 | $19,497.00 | $142,852.00 |
| Room and Board (12 months) | Living w/parent | Living w/o parent | ||
| Room/Board | $13,392.00 | $25,965.00 | ||
| Transportation | $4,014.00 | $4,347.00 | ||
| Total | $17,406.00 | $30,312.00 |
Tuition Refund Policy
For information regarding the financial ramifications for program withdrawal, please read the Northwest University policy.
Questions about the PA program?
We would love to answer any questions about the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program that you may have.
Traci Grant
Admissions Coordinator
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