Academic Year 2025-2026
The cost of attendance (COA) – sometimes referred to as the “student budget” – is an estimate of what it costs a typical student to attend a college or university for one academic year. Don’t be startled by the COA you see because it doesn't only include tuition; it considers your basic living expenses.
The COA serves two purposes:
- To give you an estimate of the cost to attend Bay Path University for one year and
- To set a limit on the amount of financial aid you can receive during the academic year (which is required by federal regulations).
Your actual expenses may be different from what’s listed on your financial aid award letter, and the total amount of your aid can’t exceed your total cost of attendance.
The cost of attendance is made up of two different types of costs: direct and indirect.
- Direct costs are items that will appear on your Bay Path University bill, such as tuition and fees (if applicable).
- Indirect costs will not appear on your bill but are estimated costs associated with going to college and should be included in your budget. These include items like books, transportation, housing, meals and personal expenses.
Note: Students who attend on a less than full time basis will have their direct and indirect expenses adjusted based on the number of credits for which they are enrolled and payment period start/end dates.
Annual Full-time Graduate Cost of Attendance for Students Enrolled in 6 Credits (cost of attendance budgets for Master of Occupational Therapy, Master Physician Assistant, and Genetic Counseling programs are noted separately):
| Direct Costs: |
|
| Tuition: |
$16,650 (based on per-credit rate of $925 at 6 credits for a fall, spring and summer enrollment.) |
| Technology Fee: |
$330 (Fee is assessed $165 for fall and $165 for spring) |
| Total Billed Charges* |
$16,980 |
| Indirect Costs: |
|
| Books: |
$1,200 |
| Food: |
$6,000 |
| Housing: |
$12,000 |
| Transportation Expenses: |
$1,200 |
| Misc. Personal Expenses: |
$1,800 |
| Average Loan Fees: |
$162 |
| Total Cost of Attendance: |
$39,342 |
*Total Billed Charges may also include fees (clinical fieldwork, educational service, dissertation in practice, dissertation continuation, or immersive weekend) ranging from $140 to $995. For a complete listing of fees, please see the graduate catalog.
Annual Full-time Graduate Cost of Attendance for Students Enrolled in Master of Occupational Therapy:
| Direct Costs: |
|
| Tuition: |
$49,350 (based on a per credit rate of $1,050 for total credits of 47 from year one.) |
| Educational Service Fee: |
$420 |
| Technology Fee: |
$330 (Fee is assessed $165 for fall and $165 for spring) |
| Total Billed Charges* |
$50,100 |
| Indirect Costs: |
|
| Books: |
$2,100 |
| Food: |
$6,900 |
| Housing: |
$19,200 |
| Transportation Expenses: |
$1,200 |
| Misc. Personal Expenses: |
$1,800 |
| Average Loan Fees: |
$162 |
| Total Cost of Attendance: |
$82,362 |
*Total Billed Charges may also include fees (clinical fieldwork, educational service, dissertation in practice, dissertation continuation, or immersive weekend) ranging from $140 to $995. For a complete listing of fees, please see the graduate catalog.
Annual Full-time Graduate Cost of Attendance for Students Enrolled in the MS in Physician Assistant:
Full Program Tuition and Fees*
Bay Path University's PA Program consists of 6 terms/semesters in total
2025 – 2026 Academic Year PA Program Tuition and Fees:
Year 1:
Tuition per term/semester: $18,100
Technology Fee per semester: $165, fall and spring only
Total billed: $54,630 for year 1
Year 2:
Tuition per term/semester: $18,100
Clinical Training Fee: $3500 per semester
Technology Fee per semester: $165, fall and spring only
Total billed for year 2: $65,130
*Tuition and fees are reviewed and approved annually by the Board of Trustees and are subject to change.
Other Estimated Costs That Are Not Billed With Tuition:
- White Coat, Scrubs, ACLS/BLS, Malpractice Insurance (through tuition payment), HIPAA/OSHA Training, Educational Resources (books, medical equipment, electronic resources: $3160
- Required/recommended textbooks outside of Access Medicine: $750
- Background checks, fingerprinting, and drug screens must be completed annually; Total estimated cost over two years is $600
- Physicals and required immunizations must be completed annually over 2 years. The total estimated cost is based on health insurance coverage. *
- Maintain Health Insurance (Cost will vary) *
- Clinical sites may require an administrative fee or additional credentialing to be paid by the student.*
Estimated Costs Related to Housing/Meals/Transportation Will Vary on Individual Preference and Clinical Placement:
*Individual costs vary by student
Estimated Annual housing: $19,200
Transportation Expenses: $3,600
Food: $6,900
Personal Expenses: $3,600
Average loan fee: $162
Year 2 Travel and housing for SCPE's: $5,00
*The above may not be all-inclusive, as additional expenses could arise after publication.
Annual Full-time Graduate Cost of Attendance for Students Enrolled in the MS in Genetic Counseling program:
| Direct Costs: |
|
| Tuition: |
$45,000 (based on a per credit rate of $1,250 of 12 credits for each fall, spring, and summer enrollment.) |
| Technology Fee: |
$330 (Fee is assessed $165 for fall and $165 for spring) |
| Total Billed Charges* |
$45,330 |
| Indirect Costs: |
|
| Books: |
$1,200 |
| Food: |
$6,000 |
| Housing: |
$12,000 |
| Transportation Expenses: |
$1,200 |
| Misc. Personal Expenses: |
$1,800 |
| Average Loan Fees: |
$162 |
| Total Cost of Attendance: |
$67,692 |
*Total Billed Charges may also include fees (clinical fieldwork, educational service, dissertation in practice, dissertation continuation, or immersive weekend) ranging from $140 to $995. For a complete listing of fees, please see the graduate catalog.
