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 us at (614) 251-4320.
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 2025:
- CASPA will open for 2024-2025 applications on April 25, 2024
For the class applying to start in August 2025:
- The deadline to submit your ODU PA application through CASPA is Oct. 1, 2024
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.
ODU’s Physician Assistant Studies Program tuition for the incoming class for the 2024-2025 academic year is $968 per credit hour. Tuition rates are cohort based. The estimated cost for ODU's Physician Assistant Studies Program is calculated annually and subject to change.
The total estimated cost for ODU's PA Program is $99,931 including tuition, fees,
and other estimated expenses 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 | $15,488 | $20,328 | $16,456 | $15,488 |
| Clinical Fee | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Student Support Fee | $255 | $255 | $255 | $255 |
| Clinical Resource Fee | $376 | $0 | $200 | $834 |
| Anatomy Fee | $605 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Medical Equipment | $351 | $502 | $0 | $0 |
| Document Maintenance Fee | $100 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $17,275 | $21,185 | $17,011 | $16,677 |
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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: $73,673 | ||||
Approximate Fees & Costs for Clinical Phase, by Semester
| Spring 8 Credits |
Summer 8 Credits |
Fall 8 Credits |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,744 | $7,744 | $7,744 |
| Clinical Fee | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Student Support Fee | $255 | $255 | $255 |
| Clinical Resource Fee | $462 | $200 | $220 |
| Total | $8,561 | $8,299 | $8,319 |
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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: $26,258 | |||
† 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
*Students are responsible for any additional expenses if further screening is deemed necessary by the program or clinical site.
**PANCE is taken post-graduation and is required to practice as a PA-C. The expense is typically incurred during the clinical phase.
***State licensure fee will vary by state and is required to practice as a PA in Ohio. The expense is typically incurred post-graduation. The above estimate is based on state of Ohio PA licensure fee.
****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.
The Choose Ohio First Physician Assistant Studies Scholarship Program for Students Pursuing Medicine provides tuition assistance via scholarships to students who live in the state of Ohio, are accepted to the Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies program at Ohio Dominican University and meet eligibility criteria.