- The University of Tampa participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. For more information about the Yellow Ribbon Program, see www.gibill.va.gov or call (888) GI-Bill-1 or see more veteran's benefits.
Tuition
2023-2025 Cohort: Tuition will be $15,302 per semester, totaling $45,906 for year one, $45,906 for year two and $15,302 for the final semester, totaling $107,114.
2024-2026 Cohort: Program tuition will be $15,530 per semester, totaling $46,590 for year one, $46,590 for year two and $15,530 for the final semester, totaling $108,710.
2025-2027 Cohort: Anticipated program tuition will be $15,996 per semester, totaling $47,988 for year one, $47,988 for year two and $15,996 for the final semester, totaling $111,972.
2026-2028 Cohort: Anticipated program tuition will be $16,620 per semester, totaling $49,860 for year one, $49,860 for year two and $16,620 for the final semester, totaling $116,340.
Fees
2023-2025 Cohort: Program fees will be $1,535 per semester, totaling $4,605 for year one, $4,605 for year two and $1,535 for the final semester, totaling $10,745.
2024-2026 Cohort: Program fees will be $1,560 per semester, totaling $4,680 for year one, $4,680 for year two and $1,560 for the final semester, totaling $10,920.
2025-2027 Cohort: Anticipated program fees will be $1,560 per semester, totaling $4,680 for year one, $4,680 for year two and $1,560 for the final semester, totaling $10,920.
2026-2028 Cohort: Anticipated program fees will be $1,621 per semester, totaling $4,863 for year one, $4,863 for year two and $1,621 for the final semester, totaling $11,347.
Items covered include:
- Textbooks available on Access Medicine and LWW PA Core databases are covered by student fees. Other, limited, textbooks must be purchased by the student.
- Program-issued tablet/computer
- BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications
- One white lab coat
- One set of program-required scrubs
- Software/equipment required for ultrasound training, EKG training, virtual patient cases, logging of clinical experiences and high-stakes testing
- Professional organization membership (one AAPA and FAPA)
- Gross anatomy lab fees and equipment
- Simulation lab fees
Note 1: All students will be required to repeat the background check, urine drug screen, Tb skin test and annual flu immunization in December of the fourth semester. The student is responsible for this cost . Additionally, students may be required to pay fees required for clinical placement and/or repeat the urine drug screen and background check again throughout the clinical phase of training depending on the clinical site where the student is assigned. The student is responsible for this cost.
Note 2: All students will be required to purchase their own stethoscope. All other medical equipment will be provided for the student's use while on campus.
For All Cohorts
Cost of Attendance
Cost of attendance (COA) is an estimated figure used by colleges and universities to determine the total cost of attending their institution for one academic year. Financial Aid uses the cost of attendance to determine eligibility for federal, state and institutional aid programs. Generally, a student’s financial aid award cannot exceed the cost of attendance. See the Financial Aid How to Apply page for more information.
| Physician Assistant 2026-2028 | FA26 Cohort | FA25 Cohort | FA24 Cohort | FA23 Cohort |
| Tuition | $49,860 | $47,988 | $46,590 | $45,906 |
| Fees (incl. books and supplies) | $4,863 | $4,680 | $4,680 | $4,605 |
| Housing – off-campus | $16,800 | $16,800 | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| Food - off-campus | $7,200 | $7,200 | $7,200 | $7,200 |
| Personal Expenses | $8,496 | $8,496 | $8,496 | $8,496 |
| Transportation | $4,656 | $4,656 | $4,656 | $4,656 |
| Books | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Loan Fees | $240 | $240 | $240 | $240 |
| Total | $92,115 | $90,060 | $88,662 | $87,903 |
Additional Expenses
Additional expenses not charged by the University that may vary from student to student include rent and utilities, meals and transportation expenses.
Students are not expected to incur additional expenses related to clinical rotation travel, as most clinical sites are within the Central Florida region.
Students who choose to live in a UT residence hall will be charged accordingly. Visit Residence Life to learn more about on-campus housing options.
Course/Rotation Retake
Any course or rotation retake will be charged at the following per credit hour tuition cost:
2023 Cohort= $956 per credit hour
2024 Cohort= $970 per credit hour
2025 Cohort= $999 per credit hour
2026 Cohort= $1,038 per credit hour
Financial Aid
A variety of financial aid is available to UT graduate students. To speak with a financial aid counselor contact UT’s Financial Aid Office at (813) 253-6219, finaid@ut.edu or Graduate Financial Aid .
Billing, Payment and Tuition Refund Process
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