The tuition charges for students in the Physician Assistance program are based on the below schedule:
Year One= Two Terms
Year Two = Three Terms
Year Three= Two Terms
Tuition (2024-2025)
MPA1 (per term)
- In-state: $13,396.00
- Out-of-state: $16,150.00
MPA2 (per term)
- In-state: $13,396.00
- Out-of-state: $16,150.00
MPA3 (per term)
- In-state: $13,396.00
- Out-of-state: $16,150.00
Mandatory fees
- Year 1: $2,553.00
- Year 2: $2,607.00
- Year 3: $2,108.00
State residency is determined after acceptance into the program and will be verified by the admissions staff.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. We typically announce the tuition and fee rates in July. Questions about tuition and fee charges on student accounts should be directed to Financial Services.
Financial aid is available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Visit Financial Aid for more information.
Students who decide to withdraw from the program must follow policies and procedures set by Accounts Receivable and Student Billing for refunds of tuition and fees.
Incidental Costs
These figures represent total costs for the entire time spent in the program:
- Health insurance (Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences At Old Dominion University-sponsored and optional): $9,504.00
**Disclaimer: Prices vary by year. The total amount may be slightly higher.
External Loan Repayment Opportunities
The average PA student graduates have about $100,000 in student debt (including all schooling debt accumulated before PA school). Several external loan-repayment opportunities can help students eliminate some or all of their school debt:
- AmeriCorps
This national program helps repay education loans in exchange for a year of service in designated areas across the United States. - Navy or Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program
These programs open slots for loan repayment based on need and are awarded on a rolling basis. - Indian Health Service (IHS)
This national program seeks to place healthcare professionals, including PAs, in IHS health centers for at least two years. - National Health Services Corp
This program is for PAs who agree to practice in underserved communities as primary care providers. - U.S. Army Program
This three-year loan repayment program is available for those who serve as an Army PA.
