Physician Assistant - Tuition & Costs
Comprehensive Program Costs (2025-27)
BW's MMS in physician assistant program has a comprehensive cost of $98,000 for the cohort beginning May 2025. This amount includes tuition, a $1,200 nonrefundable program fee, electronic medical resources, consumable lab supplies and fees for the following:
- Textbooks
- One white lab coat, embroidered
- PA medical bag with supplies
- Stethoscope
- Student parking
Out-of-Pocket Costs
Out-of-pockets costs for students include the following:
- Background check, drug screening and immunizations tracking prior to matriculation (approximate cost is $149)
- Physical examination, immunizations and TB testing prior to matriculation, and any required updates thereafter while enrolled (e.g., annual TB testing)
- Parking fees at clinical rotation sites
- Additional vaccination requirements as deemed by clinical sites
Billing and Payment Plans
Initial bills for each new semester will be mailed to the student in April, July and December. The University offers a monthly payment plan which may be utilized for the entire cost or any tuition not met by loans or other resources.
Scholarships Through Choose Ohio First STEM Healthcare Scholars Program
The BW Choose Ohio First STEM Healthcare Scholars program is open to any Ohio resident entering Baldwin Wallace as a graduate student in one of our healthcare programs. Students are eligible to apply for the Choose Ohio First scholarship, which awards substantial annual, renewable financial support.Financial Aid
Financial aid for physician assistant students is limited to the Federal Direct student loan program. These loans have features that make them particularly attractive, including low interest rates, deferred payment options and flexible repayment schedules.
Graduate PLUS loans are also available to help graduate students finance any remaining educational costs, including program costs and estimated living expenses not covered by other forms of aid.