Tuition
Financing the Physician Assistant Studies Program
Program Costs
Direct Charges
Direct charges include tuition and fees. Tuition for the PA program for the 2027 term (January 1 through December 31, 2027) is set at $63,464 and a health service fee of $215.
Indirect Charges
Indirect charges include additional expenses that are not charged by the university and that will vary from student to student such as rent and utilities, meals, books, supplies, transportation and miscellaneous personal expenses. In determining a student’s eligibility for student loans and any other financial aid, the university establishes an estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) of the first year of the PA program to include direct and indirect charges.
Please note, all students are required to provide proof of health insurance and maintain current insurance information on file. Elon University offers a student health insurance policy, Student Blue Plan, through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. The cost of health insurance for 2026-2027 is $3,963. Information about insurance requirements will be communicated directly with all accepted students prior to matriculation.
Estimated Cost of Attendance (COA)
A table summarizing the estimated cost of attendance for the Elon University Physician Assistant Studies program is found below:
| Year 1 | Year 2 (projected)* | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees (direct charges) | $63,679 | $63,679 |
| Tuition | $63,464 | $63,464 |
| Health Service Fee | $215 | $215 |
| Living Expenses (indirect charges): | $32,580 | $32,430 |
| Rent and Utilities | $16,980 | $16,980 |
| Meals | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $4,700 | n/a |
| Clinical Experience Expense** | n/a | $4,000 |
| Entry Level Licensing (PANCE) | n/a | $550 |
| Miscellaneous*** | $4,900 | $4,900 |
| Total Costs: | ||
| Without Elon Health Insurance | $96,259 | $96,109 |
| With Elon Health Insurance ($3,963) | $100,222 | $100,072 |
No additional books/supplies are required for the clinical year.
*Year 2 tuition rates and estimated cost of attendance will be set in early 2027.
**This is an estimated clinical experience expense based on the anticipated need to support travel associated with “away” rotations and/or global experiences. The cost also anticipates the cost of fuel/gasoline.
***Miscellaneous expenses include everyday expenses like professional attire for clinics, extra lab coats, vehicle maintenance, medical co-pays, etc. This is a rough estimate and examples of ways these funds may be needed.