Costs of Attendance/Completion

Estimated cost for completion of the program: $118,147*

Summarized in the sections below are the details of the estimated costs of attendance for the program. Tuition and Fees are those that will appear on your Saint Joseph’s tuition bill, and are required to be paid to the University. Other Costs include other necessary expenses and will vary, such as books and supplies.

The summaries are projected costs for the class entering in Fall 2024. The University Administration reserves the right to make changes in tuition, fees, and food and housing charges. Other costs are also subject to change. Diagnostic instrument and supply costs are dependent on personal selection of equipment. The cost for transportation and housing during clinical rotations in the second year of the program (as noted in the Other Costs section below) will vary based on the location of the assigned rotations and is not included in this estimate.

Students should also note that certain insurance claims may not be covered by University Health Insurance, and some out-of-pocket expenses may occur. Saint Joseph's University has a policy that addresses student exposure to infectious and environmental hazards. These clearly address procedures for care and treatment after exposure and clearly define financial responsibility. Students may have financial responsibility as it pertains to this policy. Please review the related policy: A3.08A Infectious and Environmental Hazards Prevention Policy and A3.08B and C Sharps and Infectious Disease Post Exposure Policies and Procedures for more information.

Physician Assistant Studies, MSPAS: $55,157

Tuition for Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) at Saint Joseph's University

• Tuition Year 1: $55,157
• Tuition Year 2: $55,157

Total Tuition $110,314
Fees for Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) at Saint Joseph's University

• Experiential Administration Fee: $624/semester fall and spring of Year 2 

Total Fees $1,248
Total Tuition and Fees $111,562

*All full-time students are also required to have health insurance. Students must purchase University Health Insurance if they do not already have private coverage. The table above shows the current 2024-2025 price of University Health Insurance, if it is needed by the student. For more information, please see the SJU Health Insurance Requirement Policy. 

The PA Program will provide students with the appropriate malpractice liability insurance.

Information regarding Financial Aid is available from our Financial Aid Office.

Federal loan repayment programs that target specific populations with inadequate medical care are also available to PA students. Information about these programs can be obtained through the University, the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the public library or the National Health Service Corps web page.

For information about refunds after withdrawal or dismissal, please see our refund policy.