(ARC-PA Standard 5th A3.12f)
The estimated total tuition and fees for the entire 25-month University of Nevada, School of Medicine Physician Assistant Studies Program are provided, though these costs are subject to change. Students will be notified of any changes at least one semester in advance.
Estimated total tuition & fees (ONLY) for the entire 25-month PA Program
| Expense | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $93,121 | $93,121 |
| Fee | $20,822 | $20,822 |
| Total (Academic Year 2025) | $113,943 | $113,943 |
Fee descriptions
| Total Fees $20,822 (Educational Fees) | ||||
| Fee | Didactic | Clinical | Total | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Success Fee | $20 | $15 | $35 | Funding from the academic success fee supports centralized delivery of academic success services tailored to graduate student needs. |
| Performing Arts | $20 | $15 | $35 | The performing arts fee brings high caliber arts and cultural programming to the University, enriching the experience of all students. |
| Joe Crowley Student Union | $388 | $291 | $679 | This mandatory fee contributes to the cost of construction of the new Joe Crowley Student Union. To find out more about the Joe Crowley Student Union, go to Joe Crowley Student Union. |
| Wiegand Fitness Center | $180 | $135 | $315 | The fitness center fee is charged to undergraduate, graduate students, and UNR Med students which allows full access to all campus recreation facilities and classes. |
| Student Health Center | $368 | $307 | $675 | Student access to health center services. |
| Counseling Center | $330 | $260 | $590 | Supports the University of Nevada, Reno Counseling Center. |
| Health Insurance (student only) | $5007 | $4,621 | $9,628 | Students are required to maintain student health coverage. Students that do not have health insurance that meets the UNR Med requirements will automatically be enrolled in the UNR Med health insurance plan. |
| Life & Disability Insurance | $169 | $169 | All students at UNR Med are required to have Life & Disability Insurance. This fee cannot be waived. | |
| Sim Lab | $700 | $700 | Year 1 PA students - PA school utilization of the simulation labs. | |
| Anatomy Lab | $250 | $250 | Year 1 PA students - PA school curriculum lab fee. | |
| Skills Lab | $150 | $150 | Year 1 PA students - PA school technical skills lab fee. | |
| Didactic / Clinical Student Support Services | $548 | $548 | $1096 | Student support services. |
| Physical Exam Package | $2893 | $2893 | Student physical exam equipment. | |
| Nametags | $30 | $30 | PA student nametags. | |
| White Coat/Scrubs | $123 | $123 | PA student white coat & scrubs. | |
| Software | $600 | $600 | $1200 | Supports didactic instruction. |
| AAPA | $75 | $75 | American Academy of Physician Assistants student membership. | |
| NAPA | $75 | $75 | Nevada Academy of Physician Assistants student membership. | |
| End of Rotation Assessments / PACKRAT | $434 | $434 | Standardized evaluations intended to measure the medical knowledge students gain during specific supervised clinical practice experiences. Self-assessment tool for student and curricular evaluation. | |
| ACLS / PALS | $600 | $600 | Advanced Cardiac Life Support & Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification | |
| PANCE Review | $650 | $650 | Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam Review Course | |
| Program Graduation* | $400 | $400 | *Institutional fees change year-to-year | |
Tuition refund policy
(ARC-PA 5th A3.12f)
Students are required to submit written notification to the program if they choose to voluntarily withdraw from the program. The date the program receives the written withdrawal notification becomes the official withdrawal date. Tuition refunds may be granted in accordance with the following schedule. All appeals from students who believe that their circumstances warrant exceptions to the following schedule must be in writing and addressed to the program director and registrar. (ARC-PA 5th A3.12f)
*For the length of terms, please visit the Curriculum page.
Total Cost of Attendance (Class of 2026)
Cost of Attendance (COA) information is provided as an estimate to aid in your financial planning and includes an estimated amount for Room/Board and Personal expenses. The cost of attendance is calculated annually and is subject to change. Tuition is determined each year and is the same for resident and non-resident students to attend the Physician Assistant Studies Program.
| Total Enrollment Cost | $113,943 | |||||||
| Student Living Costs | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Summer 2027 | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $711 | $736 | $736 | $736 | $736 | $736 | $736 | |
| Housing | $3,000 | $6,216 | $6,216 | $4,662 | $7,770 | $6,216 | $4,662 | |
| Food | $1,406 | $2,910 | $2,910 | $2,182 | $3,637 | $2,910 | $2,182 | |
| **Personal | $674 | $1,396 | $1,396 | $1,047 | $1,745 | $1,396 | $1,047 | |
| Transportation | $556 | $1,137 | $1,137 | $853 | $1,421 | $1,137 | $853 | |
| Total Student Living Cost | $6,347 | $12,395 | $12,395 | $9,480 | $15,309 | $12,395 | $9,480 | $77,801 |
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Miscellaneous Costs |
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| Student Loan Origination Fees | $68 | $75 | $75 | $68 | $75 | $75 | $68 | |
| Total Miscellaneous Cost | $68 | $75 | $75 | $68 | $75 | $75 | $68 | $504 |
| Total (Cost of Attendance) |
$191,744 | |||||||
**Included in personal expenses:
- Background Checks $20-$160
- Credentialing Fees $50-$100
- Drug Screening Fees $210-$336
- BLS $25-$100
To receive information on previous year's cost of attendance, please contact the PA Studies Program.