Tuition and Fees

(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

Expense Resident     Non-resident
Tuition $89,540 $89,540
Fee $20,571 $20,571
Total (Academic Year 2025) $110,111 $110,111

Fee descriptions

Total Fees $20,571
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 $328 $272 $600 Student access to health center services.
Counseling Center $280 $210 $490 Supports the University of Nevada, Reno Counseling Center.
Health Insurance (student only) $4,767 $4,767 $9,534 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 $3,289 $3,289 Student physical exam equipment.
Nametags $30 $30 PA student nametags.
White Coat/Scrubs $105 $105 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 must submit written notice to voluntarily withdraw from the program. The official withdrawal date is when the program receives this notice. Tuition refunds will follow the scheduled policy. Appeals for exceptions must be submitted in writing to the program director and registrar.

Total Cost of Attendance (Class of 2025)

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 UNR Med PA Studies program.

To receive information on previous year's cost of attendance, please contact the PA Studies Program.

Semester       Summer I Fall I         Spring I Summer II Fall II            Spring II Summer III Total          
Total Student Living Costs (breakdown below) $77,801      
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 Miscellaneous Costs $504            
Total Enrollment Cost $110,111     
Grand Total
$188,412    

*Included in personal expenses:

  • Background Checks $20-$160
  • Credentialing Fees $50-$100
  • Drug Screening Fees $210-$336
  • BLS $25-$100

**Included in miscellaneous costs:

  • Student Loan Origination Fees $68-75