Tuition and Fees | M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies
Estimated total program tuition and fees – 2026-2028
Estimated Tuition*
$106,080
Estimated Fees*
$8,400 (Liability + Program Fee)
Estimated Total Program Tuition and Fees
$116,480
*Please note - the estimate is based on the current tuition and fee amounts which are finalized each academic year. Final year 2 tuition amounts are yet to be established by the Carroll University Board of Trustees and are subject to change.
Year 1 Financial Aid Budget 2026-2027 (for loan obtainment and planning purposes)
Includes tuition, fees, estimated room and board, and other expenses.
Tuition
$53,040
Professional Liability Fee
$20 (Billed in the fall)
Program Fee
$4,180 (Billed in the fall)
Room and Board (not with parents)
$16,635
Books (didactic and clinical years)
$1,500
Approximate Miscellaneous Expenses:
$4,426
AAPA Dues (highly recommended)
WAPA Dues (highly recommended)
Clinical Rotation Tracking System
Personal Expenses (Travel during clinical rotations, immunizations, and health screenings)
Financial Aid
The financial aid available to Carroll’s graduate students is in the form of loan. Students who file FAFSA are eligible for Unsubsidized Federal Loans up to $20,500 per year and/or Graduate Plus Loans. Alternative/Private loans may also be available. The interest rate for Unsubsidized Federal Loans in the 2025-26 academic year are expected to be 7.94% with an origination Fee of 1.057%. The interest rate for Grad Plus loans is expected to be 8.94% with an origination fee of 4.228%.
See this link for more information regarding financial aid: http://www.carrollu.edu/prospective/finaid_graduate.asp
Loan Disbursements
Loans will be divided equally to receive disbursements of one-third in the summer, fall and spring terms.
