*Calculated estimate based on 2 percent increase
Review the Rules Determining Resident and Nonresident Student Status to understand what determines Indiana residency.
Master of Physician Assistant Studies cost and finances
| Tuition Credit Hr Rate | Resident | Nonresident | Student service fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | $604.00 | $861.00 | $621.92 |
| 2025–26 | $616.00 | $878.00 | $634.00 |
| 2027–28 (estimated) | $628.00 | $896.00 | $647.00 |
| Breakdown of costs | Resident | Nonresident | Student service fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2024 (18) | $10,872 | $15,498 | $478.80 |
| Fall 2024 (19) | $11,476 | $16,359 | $621.92 |
| Spring 2025 (18) | $10,872 | $15,498 | $621.92 |
| Summer 2025 (17) | $10,472 | $14,926 | $478.80 |
| Fall 2025 (13) | $8,008 | $11,414 | $634.00 |
| Spring 2026 (13) | $8,008 | $11,414 | $634.00 |
| Summer 2026 (13) | $8,164* | $11,648* | $488.38* |
| Total investment | $67,872 | $96,757 | $3,957.82 |
| IU Indianapolis fees | Cost (estimated) |
|---|---|
| Interprofessional education fee (one-time fee) | $150 |
| Graduate application fee | $70 |
| Student annual parking permit | $377 |
| International student visa processing fee (if applicable) | $157 |
| Student health premium (if applicable) | $4,416 |
| IU Indianapolis fees | Cost (estimated) |
|---|---|
| Background check (mandatory) | $75 |
| Textbooks per semester (required texts) | Estimated $800 per semester |
| Medical equipment and white coats (mandatory) | Estimated $1,250.00 |
| ACLS certification (mandatory) | $200 one-time fee (semester 4) |
| Urine drug screen (mandatory) | $15 |
| Travel costs for clinical rotations | Varies |
| IAPA and AAPA annual professional membership dues (mandatory) | $20 (IAPA), $75 (AAPA) |
| IAPA annual conference (mandatory) | $40 |
| Crimson card ID (mandatory) | No cost (replacement card, $25) |
| Malpractice insurance | Provided by Indiana University |
The enrollment deposit is $750.00. It is non-refundable and required at the time of acceptance to secure a position in the program. It will be applied toward the first-semester tuition.
Training to become a physician assistant demands a full-time commitment. Due to the rigorous nature of the curriculum, it is recommended that students not engage in outside employment. If a student chooses to work during the academic year, the work schedule must not interfere with class performance or clinical rotation schedules.