Physician Assistant Studies Financial Policies & Tuition Costs

The cost of the Physician Assistant Studies program includes tuition and the mandatory program fee. The total program cost is divided equally among the seven academic terms of the program. Tuition and fees are set by Agnes Scott’s Board of Trustees and are subject to change each academic year.

Enrollment Deposit

A non-refundable enrollment deposit of $500 is due upon acceptance to be enrolled. This deposit will be applied to the student's first tuition bill.

Background Check

CASPA has partnered with Certiphi Screening to provide a national criminal background check (CBC) process for accepted applicants. If you accept an offer of admission from Agnes Scott College, Certiphi Screening will email you with instructions on how to complete the background check process. Receipt of this email indicates that the CBC is required as part of your enrollment to the program. All associated costs for the background check are the sole financial responsibility of the student. See “Background Checks and Drug Screen Policies” for additional information.

Entrance Health Requirements

Agnes Scott College has partnered with Exxat APPROVE for health screening and immunization compliance.

• Prior to matriculation into the Physician Assistant Program, all students are required to provide an updated medical examination form, which includes a current physical examination and TB screening, and documentation that the required immunizations and vaccinations have been completed.
• All associated costs for satisfying the entrance health requirements are the sole financial responsibility of the student. See “Immunization and Health Requirements Policy” for additional information.

Tuition & Mandatory Fees

Program tuition and mandatory fees effective for the 2025-2026 academic year.
The mandatory program fee for the PA program covers the cost of services such as student medical equipment, institutional subscriptions to common PA education library resources, Georgia Association of Physician Assistants (GAPA) membership, American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) student membership, ACEMAPP membership, Advantage Students, PANCE test prep, and other related expenses.

• Total tuition (102 credit hours): $109,500
  
• Total program fees: $5,000 
• Estimated total tuition & fees per academic term: $16,357

Additional Expenses

Below are possible costs that students should also consider:

• Graduation Fee: $150
• Books and Supplies: $3,500 for the program, estimated.
• Parking Fee: Students who wish to park on campus will need to pay an annual parking registration fee of $100 or $50 for one semester. 
• Health Insurance: varies by insurance carrier***
  
  • ***All students are required to carry adequate health insurance throughout their enrollment in the PA program. Students are automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Program offered by Agnes Scott, but may opt out by providing proof of comparable insurance prior to matriculation. Information regarding plan options and rates will become available in early spring 2025. Cost varies per insurance carrier.

Housing/Transportation

• During the didactic phase of the curriculum, students are responsible for obtaining their own housing in the metro Atlanta area and should have access to a personal vehicle.
• Some clinical rotation sites, or Supervised Clinical Practice Experience (SCPEs), may require travel to sites outside of metropolitan Atlanta. Students are responsible for all costs associated with these clinical rotations, including travel, parking, and living expenses.
• The clinical team will work with the Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) network to identify potential housing at these sites; however, neither AHEC nor the program guarantees housing.