Cost of Attendance

The following provides an estimate of the tuition, fees, and other expenses for the Daemen University PA program.

These estimates are based on the 2026-2027 Academic Year and are subject to change.

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Total Estimated Costs for the 5-Year BS/MS Daemen PA Program
(tuition costs are before any scholarships, grants, or financial aid that may be awarded)
Tuition and Fees for Years 1-4 4 years at $39,430/yr*
*based on undergraduate tuition for a Fall 2025 incoming student
$157,720
Tuition for 5th Year 38 credit hours at $1,198/hr*
*based on graduate-level tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year
$45,524
University Fees $180 graduate fee (>8 credit hours flat fee) $180
PA Program Fees Over 3-year program Itemization $13,933
TOTAL 217,35z*

* Of this, $138,497 is from the professional phase (years 3-5) of the program.

Total Estimated Costs for the MS-only Daemen PA Program
(104 credit hours, 33 months)
Tuition 104 credit hours at $1,198/hr*
*based on graduate-level tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year
$124,592
University Fees $180 graduate fee (>8 credit hours flat fee) $180
PA Program Fees Over 3-year program Itemization $13,933
TOTAL $138,705
BS/MS and MS students will incur additional out-of-pocket costs for miscellaneous items as listed below with approximate cost ranges
Medical Supplies (EKG calipers, tuning fork, reflex hammer, insufflator bulb)
*required for PD Lab, Spring year 1
$40- $55
Cardiology grade stethoscope
*required for PD Lab, Spring year 1
$200- $350
Otoscope/ophthalmoscope Diagnostic Kit
*required for PD Lab, Spring year 1
$350- $550
Intern-style lab coat and 2 sets of scrubs with embroidery
*required for Anatomy and PD labs, starting Fall year 1
$100- $200
Gloves and miscellaneous supplies $25- $50
Laptop and Privacy Screen $500- $1,500
BLS/CPR certification
*required prior to enrolling in emergency medicine. Must be valid through graduation
$50- $75
Online Infection Control Training Course
*required by NYS Public Health Law Section 329, fall year 2
$35- $50
Online HIPAA Certification Course $25-50
Books and Subscriptions
*estimate is highly variable as books may be purchased new/used and may change semester to semester/th>
$400- $600
Professional Student Memberships
*optional. AAPA and/or NYSSPA
$75- $150
Clinical Year Costs
Including transportation, parking, housing, and other indirect expenses, may include but are not limited to up-to-date physical examination, PPD, and/or the costs of any immunization necessary with titers to prove immunity. Students are also responsible for any costs associated with drug screenings, background checks and/or FIT testing (which may be required by a clinical site). 
$3,000- $4,500
TOTAL $4,820- $8,160

Food and Housing

All students are responsible for the costs of their own food and housing during the undergraduate, didactic, and clinical phases of the program.  Those costs can widely vary depending on personal choices and are not figured into the cost of the tuition and fee estimates below, but should be considered by each student.  

Cost of food and housing plans offered by Daemen University.
Total Cost Estimates for Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
5-Year BS/MS PA Program $222,177- 225,517
3-Year MS PA Program $143,525- 146,865
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