Expenses listed are approximations, subject to change and exclude room and board. Visit our Tuition and Fees page for the most up-to-date information. The tuition and fees reflected below are for the graduate portion of the program. Students should reserve funds for the following expenses:
University Tuition and Fees – Class Entering Fall 2025
| Tuition ($1760/credit) | $139,040.00 |
| University fees | $4,500.00 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $143,540.00 |
Program and Professional Ancillary Costs
| Books | $500.00 |
| Medical Equipment / Medical Supply Bags | $1,000.00 |
| Health Insurance | $2,000.00 |
| Car expenses such as gasoline, tolls and parking | $2,500.00 |
| AAPA student membership | $75.00 |
| NYSSPA student membership | $75.00 |
| Infection Control Certificate ($49 w/out discount) | $36.00 |
| HIPAA Certification | $30.00 |
| Medical Terminology Course | $120.00 |
| Laptop with privacy screen | $800.00 |
| Fit Testing | $100.00 |
| Background check | $133.50 |
| Background Re-check | $25.50 |
| Urine Drug Screen | $45.00 |
| Healthcare Clearance | $50.00 |
| BCLS/ACLS | $300.00 |
| Clerkship Fee | $1,000.00 |
| Total Ancillary Costs | $8,790.00 |
| Tuition and Fees Total | $143,540.00 |
| Ancillary Costs | $8,790.00 |
| TOTAL | $152,330.00 |
Hofstra University reserves the right to alter this schedule of charges and fees without notice.
Students may withdraw from the PA program at any time except during the final examination period. This request must be made in writing to the program director. Upon receipt of a request for withdrawal prior to the end of the first week of classes, please consult the Hofstra University Class Schedule. Students must also follow University withdrawal policies.