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 $83,446 as the total annual 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): | $22,500 | $21,200 |
Rent and Utilities | $9,000 | $9,000 |
Meals | $4,800 | $4,800 |
Clinical Experience Expense | 0 | $2,500 |
Books and Equipment | $3,800 | 0 |
Miscellaneous | $4,900 | $4,900 |
Total Costs: | $83,446 | $82,146 |
*Costs for the 2026 term is estimated at this time based on current year tuition and projected expenses.