Tuition costs for PA students matriculating in Fall 2024 (Graduating Class of 2026) are:
First Year
$51,154 divided into three equal installments.
Second Year
$51,154 divided into three equal installments.
Tuition cost for clinical year PA students (Graduating Class of 2025) is:
$48,951 divided into three equal installments.
Cost of Attendance
To provide prospective students with an estimated cost of attendance, the estimated tuition and fees for the Class of 2025 for the duration of their enrollment can be found at Duke Financial Aid. Specific questions regarding financial aid can be directed to the Office of Financial Aid at financial_aid@mc.duke.edu or (919) 684-6649.
Tuition is charged each term of enrollment for fall, spring, and summer terms. There is no tuition difference for in-state and out-of-state residents.
Cost for board, housing, and transportation are an estimate for financial aid package purposes. Costs may vary based on student choices of living arrangements and personal cost of living. Housing costs in Durham are moderate in comparison to the rest of the country (Visit Duke’s website dedicated to information about living in Durham).
Additional Information
On notification of acceptance, prospective PA students are required to pay a nonrefundable first registration fee of $475, as well as a nonrefundable program deposit of $475. Each candidate is required to submit an additional nonrefundable fee of $75 for a criminal background check prior to matriculation and a $100 health screening fee. For those who do matriculate, the program deposit is applied to the cost of tuition.
All students are required to carry adequate health insurance throughout their enrollment in the PA program. If the student does not elect to take the Duke Student Medical Insurance ($3,375/year subject to change until negotiations are finalized), evidence of other comparable health insurance coverage must be provided. In addition, the Student Health Fee of $1,270/year is mandatory for all students. The Student Health Center Website is https://studentaffairs.duke.edu/studenthealth.
For students taking out federal loans, additional loan fees will be assessed with notification from the financial aid office.
For students choosing a Global Health elective, additional costs will be incurred by the student for immunizations, travel, housing and educational fees for the host country.
Student fees are non-refundable after classes begin.
Withdrawal
If a student withdraws, including involuntary withdrawal for academic reasons, tuition is refunded according to the following schedule:
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Before classes begin: |
Full amount |
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During first or second week: |
80% |
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During third to fifth week: During sixth week: |
60% |
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After sixth week: |
20% |
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Student fees are nonrefundable after classes begin: |
none |
Voluntary withdrawals are initiated at the request of the student. Working with the program director, a mutual decision is reached with regard to the effective date of the withdrawal and any academic penalty to be assessed. Per letter, the program director will notify the offices of the registrar and financial aid in the School of Medicine. The Office of the Registrar will process the withdrawal and remove the student from any current and/or future enrollments. The Office of Financial Aid may revoke any financial aid that has been disbursed. The student should also contact these offices to ensure that they have fulfilled any responsibilities with regard to this process. The student's permanent academic record will reflect that he/she was enrolled for the term and that he/she withdrew on the specific effective date.