Medicine, Law, and Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies
Rates Effective 2026 Fall Semester
| Per Academic Year | Full-Time* Per Semester | Part-Time Per Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Residents: | |||
| College of Medicine at Hershey: | |||
| Medical | 62,459 | 31,230 | 1,275 |
| Graduate | 28,212 | 14,106 | 1,176 |
| MD/Master Educ *** | 62,459 | 31,230 | 1,275 |
| 3+3 Program | 93,689 | 46,844 | |
| Master of Physician Assistant Program | - | 15,340 | 912 |
| PhD Dissertation Fee (601/611): | |||
| With (or without) Courses for Audit | 2,545 | ||
| With Courses for Credit | 3,600 | ||
| Great Valley Graduate Center | |||
| MBA | 28,966 | 14,483 | 1,207 |
| All Other Programs | 28,966 | 14,483 | 1,207 |
| Dickinson Schools of Law | |||
| Dickinson Law | 61,248 | 30,624 | 2,552 |
| Graduate Assistantships, Fellowships | |||
| Graduate Assistantships, Fellowships | 22,060 | 11,030 |
* Tuition is assessed based on a student's resident or non-resident status, campus location, level (associate, lower, upper, or graduate), major (in some cases), and credit load. For undergraduate students, tuition is charged per credit up to 12 credits. Students taking 12 – 19 credits will be charged a flat tuition rate. Undergraduate students taking more than 19 credits will be charged the flat tuition rate plus the regular per credit hour rate for each credit above 19. College of Medicine medical students will be assessed the full-time flat rate for any semester that exceeds 8 credits.
Medicine, Law, and Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies
Rates Effective 2026 Fall Semester
| Per Academic Year | Full-Time* Per Semester | Part-Time Per Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Pennsylvania Residents: | |||
| College of Medicine at Hershey: | |||
| Medical | 71,176 | 35,588 | 1,453 |
| Graduate | 50,608 | 25,304 | 2,109 |
| MD/Master Educ *** | 62,459 | 31,230 | 1,275 |
| 3+3 Program | 93,689 | 46,844 | |
| Master of Physician Assistant Program | - | 15,340 | 929 |
| PhD Dissertation Fee (601/611): | |||
| With (or without) Courses for Audit | 2,545 | ||
| With Courses for Credit | 3,600 | ||
| Great Valley Graduate Center | |||
| MBA | 48,760 | 24,380 | 2,032 |
| All Other Programs | 48,760 | 24,380 | 2,032 |
| Dickinson Schools of Law | |||
| Dickinson Law | 61,248 | 30,624 | 2,552 |
| Graduate Assistantships, Fellowships | |||
| Graduate Assistantships, Fellowships | 22,060 | 11,030 |
* Tuition is assessed based on a student's resident or non-resident status, campus location, level (associate, lower, upper, or graduate), major (in some cases), and credit load. For undergraduate students, tuition is charged per credit up to 12 credits. Students taking 12 – 19 credits will be charged a flat tuition rate. Undergraduate students taking more than 19 credits will be charged the flat tuition rate plus the regular per credit hour rate for each credit above 19. College of Medicine medical students will be assessed the full-time flat rate for any semester that exceeds 8 credits.
NOTE: Specific tuition rates for each student by campus, level and program can be accessed by using the Tuition Calculator
* Per credit rate applies to students taking less than 12 credits for all students or greater than 19 credits for undergraduate students.
** Tuition and fees rates apply regardless of the method of instruction (that is, whether in-person or otherwise) and will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely
*** The MD/Master of Educ program requires additional World Campus courses for an additional cost. Please see the World Campus rate schedule for the applicable rate.
Cost of Attendance
Institutions must publicly make available on any website that discusses tuition and fees a list of all of their Cost of Attendance elements.
The Cost of attendance (COA) is a budget for billable and non-billable expenses to attend Penn State for one academic year. Your COA is one determining factor of your financial aid eligibility.
In addition to tuition and fees detailed above, below are the other COA elements. The chart below is based on full-time enrollment in a 16-week semester. A student’s COA elements for Summer may be less than what appears on this chart based on length of student enrollment and number of credits.
College of Medicine at Hershey - Master of Physician Assistant Program - Year 1 (Summer)
| On Campus Without Dependents | On Campus With Dependents | Off Campus Housing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food | $3,077 | $3,077 | $3,077 |
| Housing | $3,136 | $5,528 | $4,560 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $397 | $397 | $397 |
| Transportation | $1,581 | $1,581 | $1,581 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,240 | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| Health Insurance | $1,399 | $1,399 | $1,399 |
College of Medicine at Hershey - Master of Physician Assistant Program - Year 2 (Summer)
| On Campus Without Dependents | On Campus With Dependents | Off Campus Housing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food | $3,077 | $3,077 | $3,077 |
| Housing | $3,136 | $5,528 | $4,560 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,149 | $1,149 | $1,149 |
| Transportation | $2,921 | $2,921 | $2,921 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,240 | $1,240 | $1,240 |
College of Medicine at Hershey - Graduate
| On Campus Without Dependents | On Campus With Dependents | Off Campus Housing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food | $3,077 | $3,077 | $3,077 |
| Housing | $4,160 | $5,945 | $4,560 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $600 | $600 | $600 |
| Transportation | $1,046 | $1,046 | $1,046 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,464 | $1,464 | $1,464 |
Dickinson Schools of Law - Dickinson Law
| Off Campus | |
|---|---|
| Food | $2,250 |
| Housing | $7,075 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,025 |
| Transportation | $1,700 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,350 |
Dickinson Schools of Law - Penn State Law
| On Campus Without Dependents | On Campus With Dependents | Off Campus Housing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food | $3,077 | $3,077 | $3,077 |
| Housing | $4,160 | $5,945 | $5,200 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,010 | $1,010 | $1,010 |
| Transportation | $1,272 | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,464 | $1,464 | $1,464 |
Great Valley Graduate Center
| Off Campus | |
|---|---|
| Food | $3,077 |
| Housing | $4,560 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $600 |
| Transportation | $1,046 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,464 |
Section 472 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended, includes these additional allowable costs for qualifying students.
- Dependent care costs* certification
- Costs for study abroad programs
- Disability-related expenses*
- Cooperative education program employment costs*
- Fees for federal student loans
An asterisk (*) indicates the need for the student to contact the Office of Student Aid to inquire about the additional cost allowance.