The approximate cost for ODU's Physician Assistant Studies Program is calculated annually and subject to change.
Tuition for the 2020-2021 academic year is $860 per credit hour.*
The total estimated cost for ODU's PA Program is $86,390, including approximate fees and costs listed below.
Approximate Fees & Costs for Didactic Phase, by Semester
|
Fall
16 Credits |
Spring
21 Credits |
Summer
17 Credits |
2nd Fall
16 Credits |
Tuition
|
$13,760
|
$18,060 |
$14,620 |
$13,760 |
Clinical Fee |
$100 |
$100 |
$100 |
$100 |
Anatomy Fee |
$485 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Clinical Resource Fee |
$90
|
$0 |
$0 |
$240 |
Technology Fee |
$175 |
$175 |
$175 |
$175 |
Activity Fee |
$50 |
$50 |
$50 |
$50 |
Document Maintenance Fee |
$40 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Medical Equipment |
$312
|
$488
|
$0 |
$0 |
Total |
$15,012 |
$18,873
|
$14,945 |
$14,325 |
Additional estimated costs to be paid by the student during the didactic phase include:
- Drug screening and background check prior to matriculation: $120
- Required textbooks not provided via online resources: $684
- Membership to AAPA and OAPA: $100
- Membership to SAAAPA: $40
- ODU PA Program Apparel (scrubs & polo shirt): $66
|
Total Estimated Cost for Didactic Phase: $64,165 |
Approximate Fees & Costs for Clinical Phase, by Semester
|
Spring
8 Credits |
Summer
8 Credits |
Fall
8 Credits |
Tuition
|
$6,880
|
$6,880 |
$6,880 |
Clinical Fee |
$100 |
$100 |
$100 |
Clinical Resource Fee |
$250 |
$0 |
$240 |
Technology Fee |
$175 |
$175 |
$175 |
Document Maintenance Fee |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Activity Fee |
$50
|
$50 |
$50 |
Total |
$7,455 |
$7,205
|
$7,445 |
Additional estimated costs to be paid by the student during the clinical phase include:
- Drug screening and background check prior to start of clinical phase: $120**
- Students are responsible for all travel expenses (e.g., housing , travel and food) to and from their assigned clinical rotation site.***
|
Total Estimated Cost for Clinical Phase: $22,225 |
In addition to the tuition and fees listed above, students in ODU's PA Program are required to pay transportation and housing costs for the duration of their program attendance.
*$860 per credit hour is subject to increase each academic year.
**Students are responsible for additional payment if further screening is deemed necessary by the clinical site.
***Students are required to complete 11 clinical rotations. All students will be expected to travel to various rotation sites. While the majority of the clinical sites are in state, some may require travel out of state. Rotation assignments are determined by the program.