A professional education carries variable costs that are dependent on a number of factors.

In addition to tuition and fees, there are books, equipment and incidental expenses to be considered. Living expense costs will vary based on each student’s individual situation. Students eligible for financial aid may fund their education through sources such as loans, scholarships, and work-study, up to their cost of attendance.

If you have any questions regarding tuition and fees, please contact Drexel Central at https://ask.drexel.edu or by phone at 215.895.1600.

TUITION AND FEES

Students of all programs should note that the Total Cost Of Attendance listed for each program denotes the total maximum budget for a student in a given year/program. Not all items in the cost of attendance will be billed by the University. The school will only charge you tuition, fees and occasionally other required expenses that you have chosen to use or have billed to your account. Examples of this would be books/instruments that you order though the University's authorized seller and have billed to your account.

Explanation of Fees:

Laboratory Fee: supports disposable supplies and maintenance of equipment used in program laboratories.

Technology Fee: supports information technology (IT) infrastructure used by students to engage in their educational program.

Student Services Fee: supports student professional organization dues by program, Castlebranch charges for program clinical compliance, Hafter Center fee and Student Council fee.

The Total Cost of Attendance/Budget should be used to give students an idea of how much they can borrow and what they can use educational loan funding for. It should not be used as a guide for the exact funding to borrow, as each student will have unique circumstances and need to borrow differently to support their needs.

Please note that the University does not have on campus housing and as such the housing expenses are based off the maximum average housing costs in our area and not a charge incurred by the student.

The following tuition and fees for the 2026-2027 year are estimated and subject to change without notice:

Pennsylvania College of Optometry

Programs                           Annual Per
Semester
Per
Credit Hour
Technology Fee
Per Semester
Laboratory Fee
Per Semester
Student Services Fee
(Fall Only, unless
otherwise noted)
Background
Check Fee
Professional
Dues Fee
Doctor of Optometry, Traditional $51,560 $191 $113 $382 $147 First Year
$112 All Other Years
$67 First Year
$52 All Other Years
Doctor of Optometry, Accelerated Scholars $52,302 $191 $113 $382 $147 First Year
$112 All Other Years
$67 First Year
$52 All Other Years
Advanced Placement OD $1,676 $191 $113 $382 $147 First Year
$112 All Other Years
$67 First Year
$52 All Other Years
Masters of Clinical Optometry $1,536 $191 $113 $382 N/A N/A
Blindness and Vision Impairment $1,039 $191 $113 Per Semester
FT $127
PT $64
N/A N/A
Low Vision Rehabilitation Masters & Certificate $1,039 $191 $113 Per Semester
FT $127
PT $64
N/A N/A
Vision Rehabilitation Therapy Masters & Certificate $1,039 $191 $113 Per Semester
FT $127
PT $64
N/A N/A
Orientation and Mobility Masters & Certificate $1,039 $191 $113 Per Semester
FT $127
PT $64
N/A N/A
Certificate in Health Sciences    $951  $191 $113 FT $382
PT $95.50
FT 147
PT $0
$0

 

College of Medicine

Programs                           Annual Per
Semester
Per
Credit Hour
Technology Fee
Per Semester
Laboratory Fee
Per Semester
Student Services Fee
(Fall Only, unless
otherwise noted)
Background
Check Fee
Professional
Dues Fee
Physician Assistant Studies** $54,304 $191 $113 $382 N/A $129 First Year Only
Clinical and Translational Research and Innovation $1,345 $191

**See full cost of attendance below


College of Nursing and Health Professions

Programs                           Annual Per
Semester
Per
Credit Hour
Technology Fee
Per Semester
Laboratory Fee
Per Semester
Student Services Fee
(Fall Only, unless
otherwise noted)
Background
Check Fee
Professional
Dues Fee
Doctor of Audiology $39,115     $191 $113 $382 $147 First Year
$112 Second Year
$62
Audiology Bridge Program (online) $478 $191
Clinical Audiology Masters & Certificate $546 $191
All Certificates in Audiology    $584 $191
Master of Orthotics and Prosthetics $16,145* $191 $113 $382 $147 First Year
$112 Second, Third Years
$46
Master of Occupational Therapy $48,080   $191 $113 $382 $147 First Year
$112 Second Year
$77
Doctor of Occupational Therapy $1,502 $191
Certificate in Occupational Therapy $1,502 $191
Masters of Speech-Language Pathology $35,572   $191 $113 $382 $147 First Year
$112 Second Year
$62
Certificate in Speech-Language Pathology  $857 $191 $113 T $382
PT $95.50
FT $147
PT $0
$0

 *Master of Orthotics and Prosthetics rate is $4,036 during terms of residency

 

The 2026-2027 Cost of Attendance is estimated and subject to change without notice:

Pennsylvania College of Optometry

Doctor of Optometry (Traditional Program)
                           First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year
Tuition $51,560 $51,560 $51,560 $51,560
Technology Fee $573 $573 $573 $573
Laboratory Fee $339 $339 $113 $0
Student Services Fee $382 $382 $382 $382
Background Check Fee $147 $112 $112 $112
Professional Dues $67 $52 $52 $52
Graduation Fee $0 $0 $0 $350
Total Tuition and Fees $53,068 $53,018 $52,792 $52,838
     
Computer Allowance $500 $0 $0  $0
Books/Equipment $5,700 $5,700 $1,200 $800
     
Living Expenses  
Housing $21,264 $21,264 $21,264 $15,948
Food $6,072 $6,072 $6,072 $4,554
Mileage/Transportation $2,832 $2,832 $2,832 $2,124
Vehicle Insurance $1,164 $1,164 $1,164  $873
Vehicle Maintenance $936 $936 $936 $702
Personal $3,036 $3,036 $3,036 $2,277
Average Loan Fee Allowance $500 $500 $500 $500
     
Total Cost of Attendance $95,072 $94,522 $89,796 $80,616
Doctor of Optometry (Scholars Program)
                           First Year Second Year Third Year
Tuition $52,302 $52,302 $52,302
Technology Fee $573 $573 $573
Laboratory Fee $339 $113 $0
Student Services Fee $382 $382 $382
Background Check Fee $147 $112 $112
Professional Dues $67 $52 $52
Graduation Fee $0 $0 $350
Total Tuition and Fees $53,810 $53,534 $53,771
   
Computer Allowance $500 $0 $0
Books/Equipment $5,700 $1,200 $1,200
   
Living Expenses
Housing $21,264 $21,264 $21,264
Food $6,072 $6,072 $6,072
Mileage/Transportation $2,832 $2,832 $2,832
Vehicle Insurance $1,164 $1,164 $1,164
Vehicle Maintenance $936 $936 $936
Personal $3,036 $3,036 $3,036
Average Loan Fee Allowance $500 $500 $500
   
Total Cost of Attendance $95,814 $90,538 $90,775
Advanced Placement OD Degree Program
                           2026-2027
Tuition $206,148
Technology Fee $1,719
Laboratory Fee $678
Student Services Fee $1,146
Background Check Fee $371
Professional Dues

$371

Graduation Fee $350
Total Tuition and Fees $210,783
 
Computer Allowance $500
Books/Equipment $8,100
 
Living Expenses (Based on 3 years)
Housing $63,792
Food $18,216
Mileage/Transportation $8,496
Vehicle Insurance $3,492
Vehicle Maintenance $2,808
Personal $9,108
Average Loan Fee Allowance $1,500
 
Total Program Cost $326,795
Master of Science in Clinical Optometry (MSc) with Advanced Studies Certificate
                           2026-2027
Tuition $58,368
Technology Fee $573
Laboratory Fee $339
Student Services Fee $382
Total Tuition and Fees $59,662
 
Computer Allowance $500
Books/Instruments $1,200
   
Living Expenses
Housing $21,264
Food $6,072
Mileage/Transportation $2,832
Vehicle Insurance $1,164
Vehicle Maintenance $936
Personal $3,036
Average Loan Fee Allowance $220
   
Total Cost of Attendance $96,886

**$1,491/credit

Post-baccalaureate Program in Health Sciences
                           2026-2027
Tuition $29,092
Technology Fee $382
Laboratory Fee $226
Total Tuition and Fees $29,700
 
Computer Allowance $500
Books/Equipment $800
 
Living Expenses
Housing $15,948
Food $4,554
Mileage/Transportation $2,124
Vehicle Insurance $873
Vehicle Maintenance $702
Personal $2,277
Average Loan Fee Allowance $220
 
Total Cost of Attendance $57,698

**$1,039/credit

Blindness and Low Vision Studies Certificate and Masters Programs

Please note that the BLVS programs are online/hybrid programs and, as such, living expenses are included in the full cost of attendance for budgetary purposes and for those students looking to borrow for those expenses. Living expenses do not reflect charges by the school. The program cost without such amounts can be determined by adding the tuition, fees, and books/equipment (i.e. Total Direct Costs).

Low Vision Rehabilitation

                           Masters Certificate
Tuition ($1,039/credit) $37,924 $31,170
Technology Fee $1,146 $1,146
Laboratory Fee $678 $678
Student Services Fee $764 $764
Graduation Fee $350 $350
Total Tuition and Fees $40,862 $34,108
     
Computer Allowance $500 $500
Books/Equipment $2,400 $2,400
Living Expenses (Based on 2 years) 12 Month (For 2 years)
Housing $42,528 $42,528
Food $12,144 $12,144
Mileage/Transportation $5,664 $5,664
Vehicle Insurance $2,328 $2,328
Vehicle Maintenance $1,872 $1,872
Personal $6,072 $6,072
Average Loan Fee Allowance $440 $440
     
Total Program Cost $114,810 $108,056

 

Orientation & Mobility

                           Masters Certificate
Tuition ($1,039/credit) $41,041 $31,170
Technology Fee $1,146 $1,146
Laboratory Fee $678 $678
Student Services Fee $764 $764
Graduation Fee $350 $350
Total Tuition and Fees $43,979 $34,108
     
Computer Allowance $500 $500
Books/Equipment $2,400 $2,400
Living Expenses (Based on 2 years) (Based on 2 years)
Housing $42,528 $42,528
Food $12,144 $12,144
Mileage/Transportation $5,664 $5,664
Vehicle Insurance $2,328 $2,328
Vehicle Maintenance $1,872 $1,872
Personal $6,072 $6,072
Average Loan Fee Allowance $440 $440
     
Total Program Cost $117,927 $108,056

 

Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments

                           Masters w/
Special Education
background           
Masters w/o
Special ​Education
background 
Certificate w/
Special ​Education
background 
Certificate w/o
Special ​Education
background 
Tuition ($1,039/credit) $44,677 $47,794 $42,599 $44,677
Technology Fee $1,146 $1,146 $1,146 $1,146
Laboratory Fee $678 $678 $678 $678
Student Services Fee $764 $764 $764 $764
Graduation Fee $350 $350 $350 $350
Total Tuition and Fees $47,615 $50,732 $45,537 $47,615
         
Computer Allowance $500 $500 $500 $500
Books/Equipment $2,400 $2,400 $2,400 $2,400
Living Expenses (Based on 2 years) (Based on 2 years) (Based on 2 years) (Based on 2 years)
Housing $42,528 $42,528 $42,528 $42,528
Food $12,144 $12,144 $12,144 $12,144
Mileage/Transportation $5,664 $5,664 $5,664 $5,664
Vehicle Insurance $2,328 $2,328 $2,328 $2,328
Vehicle Maintenance $1,872 $1,872 $1,872 $1,872
Personal $6,072 $6,072 $6,072 $6,072
Average Loan Fee Allowance $440 $440 $440 $440
Total Program Cost $121,563 $124,680 $119,485 $121,563

 

Vision Rehabilitation Therapy

                           Masters               Certificate w/
BLVS background
Certificate w/o
BLVS background
Tuition ($1,039/credit) $43,119 $35,326 $38,963
Technology Fee $1,146 $1,146 $1,146
Laboratory Fee $678 $678 $678
Student Services Fee $764 $764 $764
Graduation Fee $350 $350 $350
Total Tuition and Fees $46,057 $38,264 $41,901
       
Computer Allowance $500 $500 $500
Books/Equipment $2,400 $2,400 $2,400
Living Expenses (Based on 2 years) (Based on 2 years) (Based on 2 years)
Housing $42,528 $42,528 $42,528
Food $12,144 $12,144 $12,144
Mileage/Transportation $5,664 $5,664 $5,664
Vehicle Insurance $2,328 $2,328 $2,328
Vehicle Maintenance $1,872 $1,872 $1,872
Personal $6,072 $6,072 $6,072
Average Loan Fee Allowance $440 $440 $440
       
Total Program Cost $120,005 $112,212 $115,849

 

College of Medicine

Salus at Drexel University PA Program
                           First Year Second Year Third Year Total Cost
Tuition $54,304 $54,304 $0 $108,608
Technology Fee $572 $572 $0 $1,144
Laboratory Fee $339 $339 $0 $678
Student Services Fee $382 $382 $0 $764
Professional Dues $129 $0 $0 $129
Needlestick Insurance $41 $41 $0 $82
Immunization Fee $50 $0 $0 $50
Health Insurance* $1,734 $1,734 $1,734 $5,202
Graduation Fee $0 $350 $0 $350
Total Tuition and Fees $55,817 $55,988 $0 $117,007
   
Computer Allowance $500 $0 $0  $500
Books/Equipment $1,200 $1,200 $200 $2,600
   
Living Expenses  
Housing $20,544 $20,544 $3,544 $44,632
Food $6,072 $6,072 $1,012 $13,156
Mileage/Transportation $2,832 $2,832 $472 $6,136
Vehicle Insurance $1,164 $1,164 $194  $2,522
Vehicle Maintenance $936 $936 $156 $2,028
Personal $3,036 $3,036 $506 $6,578
Average Loan Fee Allowance $220 $220 $64 $504
   
Total Cost of Attendance $92,321 $91,992 $6,148 $195,663

*Optional University-provided insurance
**$987/credit

Clinical and Translational Research and Innovation Program

Please note that this program may be completed online or on-campus. As such, living expenses are included in the full cost of attendance for budgetary purposes and for those students looking to borrow for those expenses. Living expenses do not reflect charges by the school. The program cost without such amounts can be determined by adding the tuition, fees, and books/equipment (i.e. Total Direct Costs).

                           PhD in Biomedicine
Tuition ($1,345/credit) $112,980
Technology Fee $1,719
Student Services Fee $1,146
Total Tuition and Fees $115,845
   
Computer Allowance $500
Books/Equipment $1,200
Living Expenses (Based on 3 years)
Housing $63,792
Food $17,604
Mileage/Transportation $8,496
Vehicle Insurance $3,492
Vehicle Maintenance $2,808
Personal $9,108
Average Loan Fee Allowance $660
   
Total Program Cost $223,505

 

College of Nursing and Health Professions

Doctor of Audiology (On-Campus Program)
                          

First Year

Second Year Third Year Fourth Year
Tuition $39,115 $39,115 $39,115 $39,115
Technology Fee $573 $573 $573 $382
Laboratory Fee $339 $339 $226 $0
Student Services Fee $382 $382 $382 $382
Background Check Fee $147 $112 $0 $0
Professional Dues $62 $62 $62 $62
Graduation Fee $0 $0 $0 $350
Total Tuition and Fees $40,618 $40,583 $40,358 $40,291
       
Computer Allowance $500 $0 $0 $0
Books/Equipment $1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $800
       
Living Expenses  
Housing $21,264 $21,264 $21,264 $15,948
Food $6,072 $6,072 $6,072 $4,554
Mileage/Transportation $2,832 $2,832 $2,832 $2,124
Vehicle Insurance $1,164 $1,164 $1,164 $873
Vehicle Maintenance $936 $936 $936 $702
Personal $3,036 $3,036 $3,036 $2,277
Average Loan Fee Allowance $220 $220 $220 $220
Total Cost of Attendance $77,842 $77,307 $77,082 $67,789

**$1,191/credit

Doctor of Audiology (Bridge Program)

Please note that this is an online/hybrid program and, as such, living expenses are included in the full cost of attendance for budgetary purposes and for those students looking to borrow for those expenses. Living expenses do not reflect charges by the school. The program cost without such amounts can be determined by adding the tuition, fees, and books/equipment (i.e. Total Direct Costs).

                           2026-2027
Tuition ($478/credit) $21,510
Technology Fee $1,146
Total Tuition and Fees $22,656
   
Computer Allowance $500
Books/Equipment $2,400
   
Living Expenses (Based on 2 years)
Housing $42,528
Food $12,144
Mileage/Transportation $5,664
Vehicle Insurance $2,328
Vehicle Maintenance $1,872
Personal $6,072
Average Loan Fee Allowance $440
   
Total Program Cost $73,948

 

Masters of Science in Clinical Audiology

Please note that this is an online/hybrid program and, as such, living expenses are included in the full cost of attendance for budgetary purposes and for those students looking to borrow for those expenses. Living expenses do not reflect charges by the school. The program cost without such amounts can be determined by adding the tuition, fees, and books/equipment (i.e. Total Direct Costs).

                           2026-2027
Tuition ($546/credit) $29,484
Technology Fee $1,146
Total Tuition and Fees $30,630
   
Computer Allowance $500
Books/Equipment $2,400
   
Living Expenses (Based on 2 years)
Housing $42,528
Food $12,144
Mileage/Transportation $5,664
Vehicle Insurance $2,328
Vehicle Maintenance $1,872
Personal $6,072
Average Loan Fee Allowance $440
   
Total Program Cost $104,578

 

Audiology Advanced Studies Certificates (Cochlear Implants, Tinnitus and Hyperacusis, Vestibular Sciences and Disorders)

Please note that this is an online/hybrid program and, as such, living expenses are included in the full cost of attendance for budgetary purposes and for those students looking to borrow for those expenses. Living expenses do not reflect charges by the school. The program cost without such amounts can be determined by adding the tuition, fees, and books/equipment (i.e. Total Direct Costs).

                           2026-2027
Tuition ($584/credit) $5,256
Technology Fee $191
Total Tuition and Fees $5,447
   
Computer Allowance $500
Books/Equipment $400
   
Living Expenses
Housing $3,544
Food $1,012
Mileage/Transportation $472
Vehicle Insurance $194
Vehicle Maintenance $156
Personal $506
   
Total Program Cost $12,231

 

Occupational Therapy Programs

Master of Occupational Therapy

                          

First Year

Second Year
Tuition $48,080 $48,080
Technology Fee $573 $382
Laboratory Fee $339 $226
Student Services Fee $382 $382
Background Check Fee $147 $112
Professional Dues $77 $77
Graduation Fee $0 $350
Total Tuition and Fees $49,598 $49,609
   
Computer Allowance $500 $0
Books/Equipment $1,200 $800
   
Living Expenses
Housing $21,264 $15,948
Food $6,072 $4,554
Mileage/Transportation $2,832 $2,124
Vehicle Insurance $1,164 $873
Vehicle Maintenance $936 $702
Personal $3,036 $2,277
Average Loan Fee Allowance $220 $220
Total Cost of Attendance $86,822 $77,107

**$1,458/credit

 

Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Please note that this is an online/hybrid program and, as such, living expenses are included in the full cost of attendance for budgetary purposes and for those students looking to borrow for those expenses. Living expenses do not reflect charges by the school. The program cost without such amounts can be determined by adding the tuition, fees, and books/equipment (i.e. Total Direct Costs).

                           16-Month Option 27-Month Option
Tuition ($1,458/credit) $45,060 $45,060
Technology Fee $764 $1,337
Total Tuition and Fees $45,824 $46,397
     
Computer Allowance $500 $500
Books/Equipment  $1,600 $2,800
     
Living Expenses
Housing $28,352 $47,844
Food $7,824 $13,203
Mileage/Transportation $3,648 $6,156
Vehicle Insurance $1,504 $2,538
Vehicle Maintenance $1,200 $2,025
Personal $3,904 $6,588
 Average Loan Fee Allowance $440 $660
Total Cost of Attendance $94,796 $128,711

 

Occupational Therapy Certificate

Please note that this is an online/hybrid program and, as such, living expenses are included in the full cost of attendance for budgetary purposes and for those students looking to borrow for those expenses. Living expenses do not reflect charges by the school. The program cost without such amounts can be determined by adding the tuition, fees, and books/equipment (i.e. Total Direct Costs).

                           2026-2027
Tuition ($1,502/credit) $18,024
Technology Fee $573
Total Tuition and Fees $18,597
   
Computer Allowance $500
Books/Equipment $1,200
   
Living Expenses
Housing $21,264
Food $6,072
Mileage/Transportation $2,832
Vehicle Insurance $1,164
Vehicle Maintenance $936
Personal $3,036
Average Loan Fee Allowance $220
   
Total Program Cost $55,821

 

Orthotics and Prosthetics Program
                           First Year Second Year Third Year
Tuition $48,435 $24,217 $12,108
Technology Fee $573 $573 $573
Laboratory Fee $339 $113 $0
Student Services Fee $382 $382 $382
Background Check Fee $147 $112 $112
Professional Dues $46 $46 $46
Graduation Fee $0 $0 $350
Total Tuition and Fees $49,922 $25,443 $13,571
Computer Allowance $500 $0 $0
Books/Equipment $1,200 $1,200 $1,200
     
Living Expenses
Housing $21,264 $21,264 $21,264
Food $6,072 $6,072 $6,072
Mileage/Transportation $2,832 $2,832 $2,832
Vehicle Insurance $1,164 $1,164 $1,164
Vehicle Maintenance $936 $936 $936
Personal $3,036 $3,036 $3,036
Average Loan Fee Allowance $220 $220 $220
     
Total Cost of Attendance $87,146 $62,167 $50,295

**$1,059/credit (didactic); $245/credit (residency)

Speech-Language Pathology Program
                           First Year Second Year
Tuition $35,572 $35,572
Technology Fee $573 $382
Laboratory Fee $339 $226
Student Services Fee $382 $382
Background Check Fee $147 $112
Professional Dues $62 $62
Graduation Fee $0 $350
Total Tuition and Fees $37,075 $37,086
Computer Allowance $500 $0
Books/Equipment $1,200 $800
   
Living Expenses
Housing $21,264 $15,948
Food $6,072 $4,554
Mileage/Transportation $2,832 $2,124
Vehicle Insurance $1,164 $873
Vehicle Maintenance $936 $702
Personal $3,036 $2,277
Average Loan Fee Allowance $220 $220
   
Total Cost of Attendance $74,299 $64,584

**$1,151/credit

Post-baccalaureate Program in Speech-Language Pathology

 

                           2026-2027
Tuition $29,138
Technology Fee $382
Laboratory Fee $226
Student Services Fee $382
Background Check Fee $147
Total Tuition and Fees $30,275
   
Computer Allowance $500
Books/Equipment $800
   
Living Expenses
Housing $15,948
Food $4,554
Mileage/Transportation $2,124
Vehicle Insurance $873
Vehicle Maintenance $702
Personal $2,277
Average Loan Fee Allowance $220
Total Cost of Attendance $58,273

**$857/credit

**Tuition is charged on a flat rate per-term based on the annual tuition, except for students not enrolled on a full-time basis.