M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies Application & Cost
Application & Cost
Take your first step today and apply to ODU's Physician Assistant Studies Program. If you have any questions about the application process, contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at grad@ohiodominican.edu or (614) 251-4615.
Submit your application online through the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA).
Be sure to review and complete all of the admission requirements for ODU's PA Program.
For the class applying to start in August 2024:
- CASPA will open for 2024 applications on April 27, 2023
- The deadline to submit your application through CASPA is Oct. 1, 2023
Once an applicant is accepted to the program, a $500 deposit must accompany the acceptance reply.
A second deposit of $1,000 must be received by the program to secure a seat in the program. This second deposit is due approximately three weeks from date of acceptance. The applicant will be notified of the exact date in the acceptance letter.
These deposits will be applied to the first semester's tuition, however, they are non-refundable should the student fail to enter the program for which he or she has been accepted.
The approximate cost for ODU's Physician Assistant Studies Program is calculated annually
and subject to change.
Tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year is $939 per credit hour.*
The total estimated cost for ODU's PA Program is $95,901, 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 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,024 | $19,719 | $15,963 | $15,024 |
| Clinical Fee | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Anatomy Fee | $605 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Clinical Resource Fee | $345 | $0 | $100 | $819 |
| Technology Fee | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 |
| Document Maintenance Fee | $100 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Medical Equipment | $325 | $507 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $16,674 | $20,501 | $16,338 | $16,118 |
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Additional estimated costs to be paid by the student during the didactic phase include:
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| Total Estimated Cost for Didactic Phase: $70,695 | ||||
Approximate Fees & Costs for Clinical Phase, by Semester
| Spring 8 Credits |
Summer 8 Credits |
Fall 8 Credits |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,512 | $7,512 | $7,512 |
| Clinical Fee | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Clinical Resource Fee | $462 | $100 | $205 |
| Technology Fee | $175 | $175 | $175 |
| Document Maintenance Fee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $8,249 | $7,887 | $7,992 |
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Additional estimated costs to be paid by the student during the clinical phase include:
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| Total Estimated Cost for Clinical Phase: $25,206 | |||
† Cost of Attendance: 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. For a complete overview of ODU’s Cost of Attendance, click here
*$939 per credit hour is subject to increase each academic year – calculated cohort
based price for incoming class.
**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.
**** PANCE is the Certification Exam that is taken post-graduation – It is required
to practice as a PA-C.
***** State Licensure Fee will vary and is paid post-graduation – The above is based
on State of Ohio Licensure Fee.