Tuition, Financial Aid and Expenses
The tuition costs listed below are for one academic year. There are no semester breakdown.
| Tuition Type | 2025-2026 Academic year |
|---|---|
| Resident | $24,787 |
| Nonresident | $53,671 |
Tuition increases are determined yearly by the Regents and usually range from 3-10%
Tuition for Students Granted Residency Status:
Students may petition for residency after their first year living in Colorado.
The estimated total costs are based on 2025-2026 academic tuition rates with an assumed 4% annual increase. (Includes tuition, fees, living expenses, and other costs based on current first year class)
| Scenario | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident (all 3 years) | $68,899 | $71,655 | $74,521 | $215,075 |
| Nonresident → Resident¹ | $98,649 | $71,655 | $74,521 | $244,825 |
| Nonresident (all 3 years) | $98,649 | $102,595 | $106,699 | $307,943 |
¹Assumes nonresident tuition for Year 1, then resident tuition for Years 2 and 3 (most students successfully petition after Year 1).
For details on tuition for the Class of 2028, Class of 2027 or the Class of 2026, see the School of Medicine's Cost of Attendance page. Scroll to the "Physician Assistant Students" section, click on the PDF for your graduation year, and consult the appropriate table (resident or non-resident).
For policies on refunds of tuition and fees, see the Refunds page on the Student Affairs website for the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
Colorado Residency
Residency requirements are set by the Colorado legislature. Requirements for residency tuition are available at the Residency page of the Registar's website. Students starting the program as non-residents may apply for residency tuition for the semester after residency is established.
Financial Aid
Government loans and scholarships are available but limited. CU Anschutz Financial Aid applications are available to accepted CHA/PA students. CU Anschutz financial aid officers will work with students in need of financial assistance once they are accepted into the program.
For more information on financial aid, see Financial Aid Resources on the website of the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office.
Scholarships
Most students finance their education through financial aid. In addition, there are several scholarships available for matriculated students which can help defray the cost of attendance. See our Scholarship Opportunities page for information on program, regional, and national scholarship and loan repayment opportunities.