Master of Physician Assistant Studies costs and finances
IU Indianapolis strives to be transparent by displaying all estimated financial costs for your time in the IU MPAS program. You will find estimated program costs for planning and preparation. For questions, contact shhsinfo@iu.edu and ask that your question be directed to the MPAS program director.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | ||
| Didactic | Clinical | Total | ||
| Class of 2027 | Summer 25 | Fall 25-Summer 26 | Fall 26-Summer 27 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | 54 | 39 | 111 |
| Tuition | ||||
| Resident* | $11,088.00 | $33,468.00 | $24,655.28 | $69,211.28 |
| Nonresident* | $15,498.00 | $47,412.00 | $34,944.00 | $97,854.00 |
Fees Paid to IU | ||||
| Student Service Fee* | $478.80 | $1,756.38 | $1,791.51 | $4,026.69 |
| Interprofessional Education Fee | $150.00 | $0 | $0 | $150.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $70.00 | $0 | $0 | $70.00 |
| Student Annual Parking Permit | $59.16 | $177.48 | $177.48 | $414.12 |
| International Student Visa Processing Fee (if applicable) | $157.00 | $0 | $0 | $157.00 |
| Student Health Premium (if applicable) | $1,112.81 | $4,415.00 | $4,415.00 | $9,942.81 |
| Total Direct Fees | $2,027.77 | $6,348.86 | $6,383.99 | $14,760.62 |
Total Direct Tuition and Fees | ||||
| Resident Total By Year | $13,115.77 | $39,816.86 | $31,039.27 | $83,971.90 |
| Nonresident Total By Year | $17,525.77 | $53,760.86 | $41,327.99 | $112,614.62 |
Fees Not Paid to IU | ||||
| Background Check | $48.00 | $48.00 | $0 | $96.00 |
| Textbooks and Online Subscriptions | $382.00 | $275.00 | $250.00 | $907.00 |
| Medical Equipment | $1,250.00 | $45.00 | $0 | $1,295.00 |
| White Coat (price varies by size) | $60.00 | $70.00 | $0 | $130.00 |
| BLS and ACLS Certification | $150.00 | $200.00 | $0 | $350.00 |
| Urine Drug Screen | $15.00 | $15.00 | $0 | $30.00 |
| FIT Testing | $0 | $63.00 | $0 | $63.00 |
| IAPA Membership and Conference | $40.00 | $0 | $0 | $40.00 |
| AAPA Membership | $75.00 | $0 | $0 | $75.00 |
| Graduation Regalia | $0 | $0 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
Additional expenses budgeted for SCPE associated travel expenses | $0 | $0 | $3,600.00 | $3,600.00 |
| Total Indirect Fees | $2,020.00 | $716.00 | $3,970.00 | $6,706.00 |
Total Tuition and Fees | ||||
| Total Resident | $15,135.77 | $40,532.86 | $35,009.27 | $90,677.90 |
| Total Nonresident | $19,545.77 | $54,476.86 | $45,297.99 | $119,320.62 |
Cost of Living Expenses | ||||
| Housing & Food | $4,500.00 | $18,000.00 | $18,000.00 | $40,500.00 |
| Transportation | $350.00 | $1,350.00 | $1,350.00 | $3,050.00 |
| Professional Attire | $100.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $700.00 |
| Total Personal Expenses | $4,950.00 | $19,650.00 | $19,650.00 | $44,250.00 |
Total Tuition, Fees, Cost of Living for 27 months while enrolled in IU MPAS Program | ||||
Total Resident | $134,927.90 | |||
Total Nonresident | $163,570.62 | |||
*Assuming 2% increase | ||||
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | ||
| Didactic | Clinical | Total | ||
| Class of 2026 | Summer 24 | Fall 24-Summer 25 | Fall 25-Summer 26 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | 54 | 39 | 111 |
| Tuition | ||||
| Resident | $10,872.00 | $32,820.00 | $24,180.00 | $67,872.00 |
| Nonresident | $15,498.00 | $46,783.00 | $34,476.00 | $96,757.00 |
Fees Paid to IU | ||||
| Student Service Fee* | $478.80 | $1,756.38 | $1,756.38 | $4,257.82 |
| Interprofessional Education Fee | $150.00 | $0 | $0 | $150.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $70.00 | $0 | $0 | $70.00 |
| Student Annual Parking Permit | $70.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $370.00 |
| International Student Visa Processing Fee (if applicable) | $157.00 | $0 | $0 | $157.00 |
| Student Health Premium (if applicable) | $1,112.81 | $4,415.00 | $4,415.00 | $9,942.81 |
| Total Direct Fees | $2,038.61 | $6,587.64 | $6,321.38 | $14,947.63 |
Total Tuition and Direct Fees | ||||
| Resident Total By Year | $12,910.61 | $39,141.38 | $30,501.38 | $82,553.37 |
| Nonresident Total By Year | $17,536.61 | $53,370.64 | $40,797.38 | $111,704.63 |
Fees Not Paid to IU | ||||
| Background Check | $48.00 | $48.00 | $0 | $96.00 |
| Textbooks and Online Subscriptions | $382.00 | $275.00 | $250.00 | $907.00 |
| Medical Equipment | $1,250.00 | $45.00 | $0 | $1,295.00 |
| White Coat (price varies by size) | $60.00 | $70.00 | $0 | $130.00 |
| BLS and ACLS Certification | $150.00 | $200.00 | $0 | $350.00 |
| Urine Drug Screen | $15.00 | $15.00 | $0 | $30.00 |
| FIT Testing | $0 | $63.00 | $0 | $63.00 |
| IAPA Membership and Conference | $40.00 | $0 | $0 | $40.00 |
| AAPA Membership | $75.00 | $0 | $0 | $75.00 |
| Graduation Regalia | $0 | $0 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
Additional expenses budgeted for SCPE associated travel expenses | $0 | $0 | $3,600.00 | $3,600.00 |
| Total Indirect Fees By Year | $2,020.00 | $716.00 | $3,970.00 | $6,706.00 |
Total Tuition and Fees | ||||
| Total Resident | $14,930.61 | $39,857.38 | $34,471.38 | $89,259.37 |
| Total Nonresident | $19,556.61 | $54,086.64 | $44,767.38 | $118,410.63 |
Cost of Living Expenses | ||||
| Housing & Food | $4,500 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $40,500 |
| Transportation | $350 | $1,350 | $1,350 | $3,050 |
| Professional Attire | $100 | $300 | $300 | $700 |
| Total Cost of Living Expenses | $4,950 | $19,650 | $19,650 | $44,250 |
Total Tuition, Fees, Cost of Living for 27 months while enrolled in IU MPAS Program | ||||
Total Resident | $133,509.37 | |||
Total Nonresident | $162,660.63 | |||
*Assuming 2% increase | ||||
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | ||
| Didactic | Clinical | Total | ||
| Class of 2025 | Summer 23 | Fall 23-Summer 24 | Fall 24-Summer 25 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | 54 | 39 | 111 |
| Tuition | ||||
| Resident | $10,872.00 | $32,820.00 | $24,180.00 | $67,872.00 |
| Nonresident | $14,886.00 | $45,532.00 | $34,032.00 | $94,450.00 |
Fees Paid to IU | ||||
| Student Service Fee* | $478.80 | $1,756.38 | $1,791.51 | $4,026.69 |
| Interprofessional Education Fee | $150.00 | $0 | $0 | $150.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $70.00 | $0 | $0 | $70.00 |
| Student Annual Parking Permit | $70.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $370.00 |
| International Student Visa Processing Fee (if applicable) | $157.00 | $0 | $0 | $157.00 |
| Student Health Premium (if applicable) | $1,112.81 | $4,415.00 | $4,415.00 | $9,942.81 |
| Total Direct Fees | $2,038.61 | $6,321.38 | $6,356.51 | $14,716.50 |
Total Direct Tuition and Fees | ||||
| Resident Total By Year | $12,910.61 | $39,141.38 | $30,536.51 | $82,588.50 |
| Nonresident Total By Year | $16,924.61 | $51,853.38 | $40,388.51 | $109,166.50 |
Fees Not Paid to IU | ||||
| Background Check | $48.00 | $48.00 | $0 | $96.00 |
| Textbooks and Online Subscriptions | $382.00 | $275.00 | $250.00 | $907.00 |
| Medical Equipment | $1,250.00 | $45.00 | $0 | $1,295.00 |
| White Coat (price varies by size) | $60.00 | $70.00 | $0 | $130.00 |
| BLS and ACLS Certification | $150.00 | $200.00 | $0 | $350.00 |
| Urine Drug Screen | $15.00 | $15.00 | $0 | $30.00 |
| FIT Testing | $0 | $63.00 | $0 | $63.00 |
| IAPA Membership and Conference | $40.00 | $0 | $0 | $40.00 |
| AAPA Membership | $75.00 | $0 | $0 | $75.00 |
| Graduation Regalia | $0 | $0 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
Additional expenses budgeted for SCPE associated travel expenses | $0 | $0 | $3,600.00 | $3,600.00 |
| Total Indirect Fees | $2,020.00 | $716.00 | $3,970.00 | $6,706.00 |
Total Tuition and Fees | ||||
| Total Resident | $14,930.61 | $39,857.38 | $34,506.51 | $89,294.50 |
| Total Nonresident | $18,944.61 | $52,569.38 | $44,358.51 | $115,872.50 |
Cost of Living Expenses | ||||
| Housing & Food | $4,500.00 | $18,000.00 | $18,000.00 | $43,500.00 |
| Transportation | $350.00 | $1,350.00 | $1,350.00 | $6,950.00 |
| Professional Attire | $100.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $1,300.00 |
| Total Cost of Living Expenses | $4,950.00 | $19,650.00 | $19,650.00 | $44,250.00 |
Total Resident | $133,544.50 | |||
Total Nonresident | $160,122.50 | |||
*Assuming 2% increase | ||||
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.