Physician Associate Studies Tuition and Fees
Additional information regarding the financial aid process for PA students can be found on the Health Science Programs Financial Aid website as well as additional Veterans Benefits for those who apply.
Information related to refunds of tuition and fees is located in the OBU Academic Catalog under Financial Information
Direct Expenses
| Total Tuition and Fees | $64,350 | $53,200 | $117,550 |
| Year 1 (57 credits) | Year 2 (47 credits) | Program Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EstimatedTuition ($1,100/credit)* | $62,700 | $51,700 | $114,400 |
| Fees | $1,650 | $1,500 | $3,150 |
Indirect Expenses (not paid to OBU)
| Total Indirect Expenses | $43,576 | $43,576 | $87,102 |
| Year 1 (57 credits) | Year 2 (47 credits) | Program Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Background Checks and Drug Screens | $150 | $150 | $300 |
| Housing** | $15,387 | $15,387 | $30,774 |
| Food | $6,597 | $6,597 | $13,194 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment | $2,500 | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Personal | $14,248 | $14,248 | $28,496 |
| Transportation | $4,478 | $4,478 | $8,956 |
| Loan Fee | $216 | $216 |
*Tuition rates have been approved through summer of 2027, these numbers represent a reasonable estimate for the cost of the program.
**Cost of living expenses are estimated by the College Board.
Potential Travel and Housing Expenses
The OBU PA program includes five on-campus lab immersions and eight clinical rotations which may be assigned at sites throughout the United States. Costs for transportation and housing will vary based on individual circumstances and location. The chart below reflects sample expenses only; actual costs will differ depending on clinical site availability, housing arrangements, and personal travel choices. All travel expenses are the responsibility of the student
OBU PA students are encouraged to plan and budget for these expenses well in advance of the clinical year.
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Estimated Travel Expenses for Immersions and Clinical Rotations |
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Transportation |
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Flights (13 roundtrip flights – 5 immersions and 8 rotations) |
$427*/each |
$5,551 |
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Housing |
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Immersions (5 immersions = 29 total days) |
$89**/night |
$2,581 |
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Rotations (if away from home) (8 rotations = 280 days) |
$110***/night |
$30,800 |
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Total over 2 years |
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$38,932 |
*Average domestic flight cost per the United States Department of Transportation https://www.transtats.bts.gov/averagefare/
**Program’s hotel rate in Shawnee, OK
*** Based on the U.S. General Services Administration standard CONUS lodging rate for FY 2026 https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates
The OBU PA program maintains a list of scholarships available to PA students through a variety of sources. Please contact Physician.Associate@okbu.edu for more information.