Tuition
Financing the Physician Assistant Studies Program
Program Costs
Tuition for the PA program for the 2026 term (January 1 through December 31, 2026) is set at $60,731. Additional expenses not charged by the university and that will vary from student to student include 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 has established an estimated $92,646 as the total annual estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) of the first year of the PA program.
Please note, all students are required to provide proof of health insurance and maintain current insurance information on file. Elon University does offer a student health insurance policy, Student Blue Plan, through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. Information about insurance requirements will be communicated directly with all accepted students prior to matriculation.
For information on the tuition payment process, please see When to Apply for Financial Assistance below.
A table summarizing the costs is found below:
| Year 1 | Year 2 (projected)* | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees (direct) | $60,946 | $60,946 |
| Tuition | $60,731 | $60,731 |
| Health Service Fee | $215 | $215 |
| Living Expenses (variable): | $31,700 | $31,900 |
| Rent and Utilities | $17,000 | $17,000 |
| Meals | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $3,800 | n/a |
| Clinical Experience Expense | n/a | $4,000 |
| Entry Level Licensing (PANCE) | n/a | $550 |
| Miscellaneous | $4,900 | $4,900 |
| Total Costs: | $92,646 | $93,936 |
No additional books/supplies are required for the clinical year.
*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.