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Tuition

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Fees

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Items covered include:Ìý

• Program-issued tablet/computer
• Electronic Textbook database
  • All Textbooks available on Access Medicine and LWW PA Core databases are covered by student fees.
• 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 membershipÌý(one AAPA and FAPA)
• Gross anatomy lab fees and equipment
• Simulation lab fees

Note 1:ÌýAll 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.ÌýThe 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.ÌýThe student is responsible for this cost.

Note 2:ÌýAll students will be required to purchase their own stethoscope. All other medical equipment will be provided for the student's use while on campus.

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 AidÌýHow to ApplyÌýpage for more information.

Estimated Student Expenses Beyond Tuition and Program Fees

Program-Related Requirements (one-time or periodic):

• Criminal background check: $100 (one-time; varies by provider).
• Drug screening: $40 per test; some sites may require repeats.
• Physical exam (pre-enrollment): $150 if not covered by insurance.
• Antibody titers (Hep B, MMR, Varicella): $150–$200 total if not covered.
• Annual TB test (QuantiFERON): $80 per year if not covered.
• Required vaccinations not covered by insurance: Typically, $100+ total, depending on need.
• Stethoscope: $100 (one-time).
• On-campus parking: $55 per year.

Living and Recurring Expenses (Tampa averages):

• Housing, food, utilities: $24,000 per year (e.g., $1,400/mo. housing with utilities + $600/mo. food).
• Transportation: $4,600–$4,800 per year (fuel, maintenance, insurance).
• Personal expenses: $8,000–$8,500 per year (phone, supplies, clothing, recreation, etc.).
• Health insurance: $1,000–$3,000 per year (varies by plan).

Clinical Rotation Travel:

• Most clinical sites are in the Tampa Bay/Central Florida region. Budget commuting costs. Example: a 40-mile round trip is approx. $20/day in vehicle costs; approx. $400 for a 4-week rotation. Some sites may charge $20–$40/month for parking.
• Optional distant or international electives may involve airfare and temporary housing (not included in baseline budget).

Estimated annual total beyond tuition and fees for a typical student: $38,000. Over 27 months, approx. $85,500.
Estimates are updated annually and are intended to reflect a typical student’s costs.

Related Policies

Student travel to clinical rotation sites (A3.14j)
Students are responsible for all costs and logistics to travel to and from assigned supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPEs). Clinical sites may be outside daily commuting distance. The program does not reimburse travel, housing, parking, or other related expenses. Students must maintain appropriate insurance, plan for varied schedules (including nights/weekends/holidays), and ensure on-time attendance at all assigned sites.

The University and PA Program are not liable for accidents, tickets, or vehicle issues incurred during travel to/from clinical sites. Transportation problems do not excuse absences or tardiness.

Clinical site & preceptor procurement (A3.08)
All SCPE placements are arranged by the UTampa PA Program. Students are not required and are not permitted to solicit or provide their own clinical sites or preceptors. If a student becomes aware of a potential site, they may submit the lead to the Clinical Education Team for evaluation. Contacting sites directly is not allowed and use is not guaranteed.

Course/Rotation Retake

If a course or rotation is repeated due to deceleration/remediation, it will be charged at the following per credit hour tuition cost:

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Financial Aid

A variety of financial aid is available to UTampa graduate students. To speak with a financial aid counselor contact UTampa’s Financial Aid Office at (813) 253-6219,Ìýfinaid@ut.eduÌýorÌýGraduate Financial AidÌý.

Billing, Payment and Tuition Refund Process

SeeÌýBilling and Payment InformationÌýfor information regarding billing, payment and tuition refunds.

SeeÌýPayment PoliciesÌýfor information on refund or tuition and fees.