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The purpose of the Cost of Attendance (COA) /is to provide students and families with an estimated cost to attend West Coast University. The COA includes both direct and indirect cost estimates. Direct costs are paid directly to West Coast University and are shown separately for each program. Indirect costs are not paid to West Coast University and are estimates students may use to budget expenses they may incur while attending school. While actual indirect costs may vary, West Coast University estimates these amounts based on the number of months in an academic year and whether students will live with parents or off campus. 

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Effective Spring I 2024

Degree Type

Master of Science

Total Program Credits

60

Program Length(full time)

6 trimesters

Total Tuition Cost

$39,000

Technology Fee¹

$3,000

Estimate for Program Supply Fees²

$450

Estimated Total Program Costs (Texas/Miami)

$42,450

Indirect Costs

10 Month Academic Year

Prior to Fall 1 2025

Starting Fall 1 2025

with parents

off campus

with parents

off campus

Federal Student Loan Fees

$220 

$220

$220 

$220

Living Expenses (Food & Housing)

$3,120

$10,410

$3,270

$10,910

Transportation

$2,160

$2,160

$2,220

$2,220

Miscellaneous Personal Expenses

$7,070

$7,070

$7,070

$7,070

Total

$12,570

$19,860

$12,780

$20,420

¹ Technology Fee includes student technical support, Office 365, blended and online course delivery/learning management system, mobile app, student portal technology and access, and required electronic course materials/software.

² Program Fee covers the establishment, on-going management, scheduling, coordination, site visits, and any other expenses related to clinical activities and onsite intensives.

Master of Physician Assistant

The purpose of the Cost of Attendance (COA) is to provide students and families with an estimated cost to attend West Coast University. The COA includes both direct and indirect cost estimates. Direct costs are paid directly to West Coast University and are shown separately for each program. Indirect costs are not paid to West Coast University and are estimates students may use to budget expenses they may incur while attending school. While actual indirect costs may vary, West Coast University estimates these amounts based on the number of months in an academic year and whether students will live with parents or off campus.

Tuition and Fees

 

Degree Type

Master of Physician Assistant

(Prior to Fall 2024)

Master of Physician Assistant

(Starting Fall 2024)

Total Program Credits

117

117

Program Length (Full-time)

6 trimesters

 6 trimesters

Tuition Cost (per credit)

$658

$858

Total Tuition Cost

$76,986

 $100,386

Application Fee (non-refundable)

$75

 $75

Estimated Total Book Costs¹

$2,679

 $2,836

Estimated Total Book Shipping Cost¹

$268

 $284

Uniform Fee¹

$200

$200

Estimated for Materials/Supplies¹

$618.75

$1,000

Program Fee² ($1,500 per trimester)

$9,000

 $9,000

Technology Fee³ ($100 per trimester)

$600

 $600

Estimated Total Program Costs

$90,426.75

 $114,381

¹  The Estimate for Book, Uniform, and Supply fees reflect the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price totals compiled in and are subject to change. Supplies become student purchases once issued to student. Students who drop or have been dismissed after supplies have been issued will assume ownership for these items and will not be eligible for refunds. For details on all of the supplies, contact the Bursar Office.

²  Program Fee covers the establishment, on-going management, scheduling, coordination, site visits, and any other expenses related to the PA clinical rotations.

³ Technology Fee includes eBooks and online course materials, 24/7 technical support, Office 365, learning management system, mobile app, and portal access.

NOTE: Applicants are conditionally accepted to the Master of Physician Assistant program until a non-refundable $250.00 good faith payment for a Seat Deposit has been submitted. The Seat Deposit is not a separate charge but will be credited to the program costs should the student not cancel their enrollment. The University will retain the full amount of this deposit should the student cancel their enrollment at any time, for any reason. Seat Deposits may be paid by credit card, debit card, money order, or cashier's check made payable to West Coast University. A Seat Deposit will be collected for each enrollment and cannot be applied to or carried over to enrollments for other programs or start terms. At their discretion, the Executive Director may refund the full Seat Deposit for unusual or unexpected circumstances that would warrant a full refund.

Student Financial Responsibility for Clinical Site Travel

Students are required to travel to clinical sites that may be outside of their immediate area or state and are responsible for their own housing, transportation (reliable), and food.

Estimated Living and Transportation Expenses

8 Month Academic Year

Prior to Fall 2025

Starting Fall 2025

with parents

off campus

with parents

off campus

Federal Student Loan Fees

$220

$220

$220

$220

Course Materials (Personal Electronic Device-1st year only)

$2,350

$2,350

$2,350

$2,350

Professional License, Certificate, or First Professional Credential

$500

$500

$500

$500

Living Expenses (Food & Housing)

$3,728

$12,432

$3,904

$13,024

Transportation

$2,584

$2,584

$2,656

$2,656

Miscellaneous Personal Expenses

$8,448

$8,448

$8,440

$8,440

Total

$17,830

$26,534

$18,070

$27,190

8 Month Academic Year (MPA Clinical Rotations)

Prior to Fall 2025

Starting Fall 2025

with parents

off campus

with parents

off campus

Federal Student Loan Fees

$220

$220

$220

$220

Professional License, Certificate, or First Professional Credential

$500

$500

$500

$500

Living Expenses (Food & Housing)

$3,728

$19,432

$10,904

$20,024

Transportation

$5,584

$5,584

$5,656

$5,656

Miscellaneous Personal Expenses

$8,448

$8,448

$8,440

$8,440

Total

$18,480

$34,184

$25,720

$34,840