Tuition and Other Expenses
South Dakota and Montana Residents
If you are a South Dakota or Montana resident, tuition is billed a flat rate of $31,948 plus student fees of $2,549.91 per academic year. This is billed a flat, full-time rate for three terms (fall, spring, summer).
Estimated Total Cost of Attendance
Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program
Cohort Entering Summer of 2027 - Class of 2029 (Subject to Change)
This estimate presents the total cost of enrollment – tuition, fees, books, equipment, housing for the length of the program, clinical rotation travel and housing, transportation, and other required expenses – in a single, easy-to-read format so prospective and enrolled students can determine their total cost of attendance. Where a cost is presented as a range, the low and high ends reflect realistic variation for a typical student. Figures are reviewed and updated annually.
| Cost Component | North Dakota & Minnesota Residents | Montana & South Dakota Residents | All Other Non-Residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Mandatory Fees (2 years) | $55,621.32 | $69,148.94 | $80,805.42 |
| Required Program Fees, Books, Equipment & Certification | $5,690 | $5,690 | $5,690 |
| Living Expenses (housing/food, personal, health insurance – 2 academic years) | $37,300–$38,500 | $37,300–$38,500 | $37,300–$38,500 |
| Transportation (2 academic years) | $4,550 | $4,550 | $4,550 |
| Didactic Session Lodging | $4,200–$6,000 | $4,200–$6,000 | $4,200–$6,000 |
| Immunizations & TB Screening | $35–$400 | $35–$400 | $35–$400 |
| Clinical Rotation (SCPE) Travel & Housing | $1,200–$9,000 | $1,200–$9,000 | $1,200–$9,000 |
| Additional Clinical-Site Costs | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance (2-Year Program) | $108,796–$119,961 | $122,324–$133,489 | $133,980–$145,145 |
Detailed Line-Item Breakdown
|
Expense Category |
Estimated Amount |
Basis |
|
Acknowledgment fee (due upon acceptance; applied toward tuition) |
$500 |
one-time |
|
New student matriculation fee, UND School of Graduate Studies |
$185 |
one-time |
|
Background check (required annually) |
$110 |
2 years |
|
Books & polling software – pre-clinical year |
$1,200 |
Year 1 |
|
Books & polling software – clinical year |
$800 |
Year 2 |
|
Computer technology (software, printer/scanner, external hard drive) |
$2,000 |
one-time |
|
Diagnostic equipment (stethoscope) |
$150 |
one-time |
|
AAPA student membership |
$75 |
one-time |
|
Housing and Food |
$24,050 |
2 academic years |
|
Miscellaneous / Personal Expenses |
$8,450 |
2 academic years |
|
Health Insurance |
$4,800–$6,000 |
2 academic years |
|
Transportation |
$4,550 |
2 academic years |
|
Immunizations & TB screening |
$35–$400 |
program total |
|
Didactic session lodging (15 weeks total on campus; primarily applies to students not residing in the greater Grand Forks area) |
$4,200–$6,000 |
program total |
|
Clinical rotation (SCPE) travel & housing beyond normal living costs |
$1,200–$9,000 |
program total |
|
Additional clinical-site costs (drug testing, background checks, fingerprinting, placement service fees, PPE beyond 1 lab coat) |
$200 |
program total |
|
Graduation regalia (rental) |
$120 |
one-time |
|
NCCPA certification examination fee |
$550 |
one-time |
|
Total Non-Tuition Costs (2-Year Program) |
$53,175–$64,340 |
|
One-Stop Student Services
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Additional Information on Expenses
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Students are required to secure and maintain personal health insurance prior to and through enrollment. The insurance plan is required to cover basic health care charges plus emergency care. This information must be uploaded into the VCI system. The North Dakota University System does not offer a health Insurance plan for domestic students. Students may choose to access resources for health insurance via the University of North Dakota Student Health Services website.
- Dislocation costs should also be considered including travel costs to and from ND or to areas of clinical learning sites if outside one's home area. Costs will vary depending on regional availability and the student's personal needs. While on campus food and lodging costs run approximately $1500 per didactic session.
- Upon completion of the Program, there is an expense to take the National Certification Exam. At present, the cost of that exam is $550.
- Policies and procedures for billing and refunds of tuition and fees are found on the One-Stop Student Services website. (A1.02k 5th ed. and A1.02h 6th ed.*)
*Indicates ARC-PA Standard number and edition