2025-2026 Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the maximum amount of financial assistance available to a student in one academic year. The COA is determined using each student’s enrollment, residency classification (Resident or Non-Resident), and year in the program. 

First Year

Budget Item 

Resident

Non-Resident

Tuition

$48,763

$62,118

Mandatory University Fees*

$6,873

$6,873

Mandatory Program Fees**

$701

$701

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment

$1,725

$1,725

Living Expenses

$35,400

$35,400

Transportation

$2,000

$2,000

Federal Direct Loan Fees

$3,529

$4,119

Total

$98,991

$112,936

*Includes: Technology fee, Student Government Association fee, UMB Shuttle fee, Student Activities fee, Student Services fee, Campus Center Infrastructure fee, Matriculation fee, Student Accident Insurance fee, and Student Health Insurance fee (student may waive if they have other comparable coverage).

**Includes: PA Lab/Uniform fee, PA Simulation & Medical Procedures Lab fee, PA Liability/Malpractice Insurance fee

Second Year

Budget Item 

Resident

Non-Resident

Tuition

$44,019

$56,076

Mandatory University Fees*

$6,818

$6,818

Mandatory Program Fees**

$360

$360

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment

$1,725

$1,725

Living Expenses

$35,400

$35,400

Transportation

$2,000

$2,000

Federal Direct Loan Fees

$3,302

$3,835

Total

$93,624

$106,214

*Includes: Technology fee, Student Government Association fee, UMB Shuttle fee, Student Activities fee, Student Services fee, Campus Center Infrastructure fee, Student Accident Insurance fee, and Student Health Insurance fee (student may waive if they have other comparable coverage).

**Includes: PA Lab/Uniform fee, PA Simulation & Medical Procedures Lab fee, PA Liability/Malpractice Insurance fee

Sample Financial Aid Offer

Students in the PA program who have a valid FAFSA on file are awarded up to their full cost of attendance. Below is an example of a typical aid offer.

Award Type Source Amount
Federal Direct Loan Unsubsidized Federal $20,500
Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan Federal Cost of Attendance minus all other aid