Tuition, Fees and Resources

Cost of Attendance

SRU's PA program is one of the most affordable programs in western Pennsylvania. Graduates' starting salaries can exceed the cost of their educational investment.

**Please note that on March 27, 2026, the Council of Trustees voted to increase PA Program fees, Technology fees, and Parking fees for students. PA program fees that are included with tuition increased to $1,905 every semester. This will be effective for the matriculating Cohort of 2028 in Summer 2026. The fee will increase 3% per year to reflect increases in clinical site experiences.  The tuition and fees for the 2026-2027 academic year will be updated as soon as possible.

Estimated PA Program In-State Tuition 2025-2026

Estimated PA Program Out of State Tuition 2025-2026

Physician Assistant Program Additional Estimated Expenses

Estimated Additional Costs outside of University Tuition and Fees

• Lap Top ~$1000
• Medical Supplies $1000
• Books and Educational Supplies ~$800
• Physicals/bloodwork/titers/drug screens: Due to potential clinical site requests additional labs and titers may need to be repeated.~$800
• Background clearances ~$200
• Scrub Attire for Labs and Lab Coat ~$150
• PA Program ID Cards ~$30
• Health Insurance ~Variable by plan on average $200/month
  • Total cost per time in 24-month program $4800
• Student Malpractice Insurance/Professional Memberships ~$250
• Clinical Rotation Onboarding platforms~$100
• Student Parking ~$150/year ($300 for time in program)
• Housing and cost of living on away rotations ~$10,000
• Off-Campus Housing and cost of living (including average bills, groceries and travel)
  •  Average Cost per year in Slippery Rock, PA Area $27,000/year
    • Total Cost of $54,000 for two years
  • Students should plan to maintain housing during both didactic and clinical years in the greater Slippery Rock area for clinical rotations and call-back requirements.

Clinical Rotation Travel and Housing Expectations

Clinical education is a cornerstone of Physician Assistant training and provides students with the opportunity to experience diverse patient populations, healthcare systems, and community-specific approaches to care. Exposure to a variety of clinical environments enhances medical knowledge, strengthens clinical reasoning, and prepares students to practice in a wide range of settings upon graduation.

To ensure students receive a comprehensive clinical education, some clinical rotations will take place at sites outside the program's immediate area. As a result, students should be prepared to travel and secure temporary housing when necessary.  Travel, housing, and associated living expenses during clinical rotations are the student's responsibility. Students should anticipate traveling for at least 3 clinical rotations during the clinical year. 

Our program works to establish high-quality clinical sites that provide meaningful learning experiences and broad exposure to patient care. While the program coordinates and assigns clinical placements, students are expected to plan accordingly for potential travel and related expenses as part of their professional training

*Living expenses are variable, the estimated costs above were developed based upon average cost of living for the Slippery Rock area and areas of current clinical sites. Cost of living listed above includes average rent, groceries, utility bills, and daily travel. Given where a student chooses to live these costs can vary. These were developed as estimates for the area to provide students with the ability to financially plan for their PA Education.

REFUNDS

The University Refund Policy is available here and at the Office of Student Accounts.

Additional Refund information can be found at the Office of Student Accounts under "Policies, Fee Description, and Tax Info."

Additional Information can be found here: Return of Title IV Funds.

Questions regarding refunds can be sent to student.accounts@sru.edu.

Questions regarding Financial Aid can be directed to The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships or email Financial.Aid@sru.edu.