Tuition and Financial Aid

Earning a graduate-level degree from Arcadia University’s College of Health Sciences is a significant investment in your career and future. It is important to us that you have all the information you need on your path toward advancing your career.

Tuition costs vary for each hybrid program delivered by Arcadia’s College of Health Sciences.

Arcadia’s hybrid DPT program consists of 110 credits to be completed full time over the course of 25 months. For the 2021 entering class, tuition per semester for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program is $19,015.

The plan of study for the hybrid DPT program takes place over six semesters for a total tuition cost of $114,090. You can expect a moderate increase in tuition for the following entering class.

Students are responsible for the additional costs of travel and housing associated with their clinical experiences. Additionally, students are required to pay a tech fee and graduate fee each semester and should plan accordingly.

Arcadia’s hybrid PA program consists of 116 credits to be completed full-time over the course of 24 months. For the 2021 entering class, tuition per semester for the Physician Assistant program is $16,134.

The hybrid PA program takes place over the course of 6 semesters for a total tuition cost of $96,804. You can expect a moderate increase in tuition for each academic year.

Students are required to cover housing and transportation costs related to all off-campus and clinical experiences. Additionally, students are required to pay a tech fee and a graduate fee each semester and should plan accordingly.

We encourage you to explore a number of options for funding your degree, including grants and scholarships, employer-sponsored tuition assistance, military education benefits, and federal student loans.

If you intend to apply for federal student aid, you may start the process while applying for admission. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Arcadia’s school code is 003235.

To find more financial aid resources, you can consult the professional organization associated with your program. DPT students can request information from the American Physical Therapy Association at www.apta.org. PA students can request information from the Physician Assistant Education Association at www.paeaonline.org.

If you have any questions about financing your education, feel free to contact us.