Tuition

(ARC-PA Standard 5th A3.12f)

Estimated total tuition & fees (ONLY) for the entire 25-month PA Program.

Tuition and fees are subject to change. Students will be notified of any changes at least one semester in advance.

Estimated total tuition & fees by resident or non-resident
Expense Resident Non-resident
Tuition $89,540 $89,540
Fee $20,571 $20,571
Total (Academic Year 25)  $110,111 $110,111

Fee Description

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 School of Medicine 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 Support UNR 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 tehincal 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
Total $20,571 (Educational Fees)

Financial Aid Information CLASS 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 Physician Assistant Studies Program.

Total Enrollment Cost

Total Enrollment Cost
Total Enrollment Cost $110,111
Student Living Costs Summer
2024
Fall
2024
Spring
2025
Summer
2025
Fall
2025
Spring
2026
Summer
2026
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

Miscellaneous Costs
Student Loan Origination Fees $68 $75 $75 $68 $75 $75 $68 $504
Total Miscellaneous Cost $68 $75 $75 $68 $75 $75 $68

$504

Total (Cost of Attendance) $188,412

**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 email paprogram@med.unr.edu

Tuition Refund Policy

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.