Physician Assistant Program Tuition & Fees

Expenses

Estimated Tuition & Fees based on the 2026-27 Academic Year

DIRECT expenses (paid directly to the university)
Enrollment Deposit $1,000 non-refundable and deducted from first semester tuition
Tuition* $16,000/semester
General Student Fee $1,200/semester
Graduation Fee $150 (charged in final semester)
Auto Registration $45 (year 1), $45 (year 2), $25 (final semester)
Estimated total DIRECT expenses paid to the university for the entire program, which is 27 months or 7 semesters for calculation purposes. $120,665
INDIRECT expenses (not paid to the university) but incurred prior to enrolling and while enrolled.
Housing $1,000/month
Food $500/month
Transportation $648/month
Books/Medical Supplies/Laptop $458/month
Miscellaneous expenses to include the following below:

  • ACLS/BLS Certification (required)
  • MUPAP Scrubs (required)
  • White Coat (required)
  • Immunizations while enrolled (PPD & Flu-required)
  • Background checks (required prior to enrollment and in the clinical year)**
  • Clinical credentialing paperwork, if required
  • AHEC housing during clinical year, if required
  • PANCE registration fee (required at end of program)
  • Health Insurance (not available through MU)
 $187.50/month
Estimated INDIRECT expenses for the entire program. $75,424.50
Estimated total expenses (direct and indirect) for program. $196,089.50

Direct & Indirect Expenses

*Tuition and fees are expected to increase each academic year.

**Pre-Matriculation Background Checks are required of applicants who are accepted to the program and pay an enrollment deposit. Background checks are conducted by Certiphi. The average cost incurred by the student is $75-$85, but not to exceed $250.

Financing Your Education & Additional Expenses

Because students are not encouraged to work while enrolled in the program, students may finance all or a portion of direct and indirect expenses through financial aid (student loans) up to the Cost of Attendance. Cost of Attendance is the total amount of aid that you are eligible to receive for an entire academic year (fall, spring, and summer). Those who will utilize the student loan program must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSFA) on October 1st of every year. Students who complete the FAFSA form are eligible for the following federal student loans:

Federal Loans available for the 2026-27 academic year are:

  • Unsubsidized Loan: $20,500 maximum per year (not-credit based)
  • Grad PLUS Loan: $60,000 maximum for the 2026-2027 academic year (credit-based)

Students may elect to use alternative loans, rather than federal loans. Visit our Alternative Loans page for more information.

Scholarships

Service Commitment Scholarships

National Health Service Corp

  • Full tuition coverage
  • 3-year commitment in federally recognized underserved clinic.

College Foundation of NC Forgivable Loans for Service

  • NC residents
  • 2026 opening date: January 12, 2026
  • Up to $10,000 in scholarship money

Indian Health Service Scholarship

The federally funded Health Professions scholarship provides financial aid to qualified American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate- and graduate-level students. Recipients must be members of federally recognized Tribes and enrolled in an eligible health profession degree program. In exchange for financial aid, scholarship recipients agree to fulfill a service commitment in full-time clinical practice upon completion of their academic or post-graduate clinical training.

Official University Withdrawal/Refund Policy

Students withdrawing from the University during the first week of classes (during the drop/add period) will receive a refund of the refundable amount paid. Students withdrawing from the University will be refunded the following percentages of tuition and room expenses:

  • Week 1: 100%
  • Week 2: 80%
  • Week 3: 60%
  • Week 4: 40%
  • Week 5: 20%
  • After Week 5: No Refund

Students withdrawing from the University or those reducing their course load below a certain level will be subject to a reduction or cancellation of their financial aid. Withdrawing students are subject to refunding of financial aid monies to the sources from which the funding was received, according to the provisions of the Higher Education Amendments of 1998 for calculating the return of unearned Title IV funds. Any remaining funds are returned to the student. For details, contact the Office of Financial Aid. This policy may be found in the Methodist University Graduate Academic Catalog.

Dismissal Refund Policy

Students who are dismissed from the MUPAP for any reason are not eligible to receive a refund of the amount(s) that have been paid to the University.