Master of Physician Assistant
The purpose of the Cost of Attendance (COA) is to provide students and families with an estimated cost to attend West Coast University. The COA includes both direct and indirect cost estimates. Direct costs are paid directly to West Coast University and are shown separately for each program. Indirect costs are not paid to West Coast University and are estimates students may use to budget expenses they may incur while attending school. While actual indirect costs may vary, West Coast University estimates these amounts based on the number of months in an academic year and whether students will live with parents or off campus.
Tuition and Fees
| Degree Type |
Master of Physician Assistant
(Prior to Spring 2023)
|
Master of Physician Assistant
(Starting Spring 2023)
|
| Total Program Credits |
117 |
117 |
| Program Length (Full-time) |
6 trimesters |
6 trimesters |
| Tuition Cost (per credit) |
$658
|
$658 |
| Total Tuition Cost |
$76,986 |
$76,986 |
| Application Fee (non-refundable) |
$75 |
$75 |
| Estimated Total Book Costs1 |
$2,679 |
$2,718 |
| Estimated Total Book Shipping Cost1 |
$268 |
$272 |
| Uniform Fee1 |
$200 |
$200 |
| Estimated for Materials/Supplies1 |
$618.75 |
$618.75 |
| Program Fee2 ($1,500 per trimester) |
$9,000 |
$9,000 |
| Technology Fee ($100 per trimester)3 |
$600 |
$600 |
| Estimated Total Program Costs |
$90,426.75 |
$90,469.75 |
1 The Estimate for Book, Uniform, and Supply fees reflect the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price totals compiled in and are subject to change. Supplies become student purchases once issued to student. Students who drop or have been dismissed after supplies have been issued will assume ownership for these items and will not be eligible for refunds. For details on all of the supplies, contact the Bursar Office.
2 Program Fee covers the establishment, on-going management, scheduling, coordination, site visits, and any other expenses related to the PA clinical rotations.
3 Technology Fee includes eBooks and online course materials, 24/7 technical support, Office 365, learning management system, mobile app, and portal access.
NOTE: Applicants are conditionally accepted to the Master of Physician Assistant program until a non-refundable $250.00 good faith payment for a Seat Deposit has been submitted. The Seat Deposit is not a separate charge but will be credited to the program costs should the student not cancel their enrollment. The University will retain the full amount of this deposit should the student cancel their enrollment at any time, for any reason. Seat Deposits may be paid by credit card, debit card, money order, or cashier's check made payable to West Coast University. A Seat Deposit will be collected for each enrollment and cannot be applied to or carried over to enrollments for other programs or start terms. At their discretion, the Executive Director may refund the full Seat Deposit for unusual or unexpected circumstances that would warrant a full refund.
Student Financial Responsibility for Clinical Site Travel
Students are required to travel to clinical sites that may be outside of their immediate area or state and are responsible for their own housing, transportation (reliable), and food.
Estimated Living and Transportation Expenses
| 8 Month Academic Year |
|
with parents |
off campus |
| Food & Housing |
3,552 |
11,840 |
| Transportation |
2,456 |
2,456 |
| Personal Expenses |
8,048 |
8,048 |
| Total |
14,056 |
22,344 |
| 8 Month Academic Year - MPA clinical rotation |
|
with parents |
off campus |
| Food & Housing |
3,552 |
18,840 |
| Transportation |
5,456 |
5,456 |
| Personal Expenses |
8,048 |
8,048 |
| Total |
17,056 |
32,344 |