Tuition and Financial Aid
Estimation of Costs
Annual estimated tuition for Boston University Graduate Medical Science students in 2025-2026 is $69,670 for a 9-month, 2-semester academic year. Matriculating first year PA students are granted a scholarship, resulting in a discounted tuition of $48,170 per 12 month academic year starting in August 2025. First year PA students will carry a full-time fall and spring semester course load, and a part-time summer course load. There is no tuition difference for in-state and out-of-state residents.
Upon notification of acceptance, prospective PA students are required to pay a program deposit of $550. Immunizations required by the program prior to matriculation are not included in the budget estimates below and the cost will vary depending on where you obtain the vaccines (range $0-$600.00). Additional first, second, and third year program costs include medical instruments, books, student health fees, health insurance. Personal expenses, rent, and transportation costs can vary greatly based on personal preferences and are not included below, but are factored into your financial aid.
The table below is an estimate of the total program costs for August 2025 – May 2028.
| Tuition and Fees | Year 1 | Year 2** | Year 3** |
| 2 FT, 1 PT semesters | 3 FT semesters | 2 FT semesters | |
| GMS Tuition (estimated) | 82,731 | 109,208 | 76,082 |
| PA Discount | 34,561 | 44,012 | 29,510 |
| PA Program Tuition* | 48,170 | 65,196 | 46,572 |
| Books and Supplies | 3,894 | 700 | 200 |
| Program/Student Fee | 550 | — | — |
| Health Insurance*** | 3,280 | 3,280 | 3,280 |
| Health and Wellness Fee | 771 | 771 | 771 |
| NCCPA Board Prep | — | — | 1,000 |
| Total Annual Cost | $56,665 | $69,947 | $51,823 |
| Total Tuition Cost | — | — | $159,938 |
| Total Program Cost | — | — | $178,435 |
Year 1 Tuition is divided across 3 semesters (2 FT, 1 PT)
Year 2 Tuition is divided across 3 semesters (3 FT)
Year 3 Tuition is divided across 2 semesters (2 FT)
Visit the BUMC Student Financial Services Website for direct costs (tuition & fees) and an estimate of indirect costs (room & board) using the Cost of Attendance Calculator.
This estimated budget and information about the financial aid application will be provided during the admission interview and may also be obtained by contacting the Office of Student Financial Services.
For additional information about financial aid resources, please see the Financing Your Education page.
*Includes scholarship for all incoming students
**Tuition and budget amounts are estimated based on projected tuition and cost of living increases. Please note that the estimated line item budget is prepared in January of each year for the next academic year; this budget is subject to University final tuition adjustments that are typically confirmed each April.
***Health Insurance fee may be waived if student provides proof of adequate health and medication coverage. Cost listed is for the BASIC plan. Students have the option to upgrade to the PLUS plan. Rate shown is for August 2023 – August 2024 academic year, 2024-2025 rate to be determined.
Tuition and Fee Refund Policy
Refunds will not be issued after the start of the semester.