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.

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 2025-2026 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 $50,058 $185 $110 $382 $147 First Year
$112 All Other Years
$67 First Year
$52 All Other Years
Doctor of Optometry, Accelerated Scholars $50,779 $185 $110 $382 $147 First Year
$112 All Other Years
$67 First Year
$52 All Other Years
Advanced Placement OD $1,627 $185 $110 $382 $147 First Year
$112 All Other Years
$67 First Year
$52 All Other Years
Certificate in Health Sciences    $923  $185 $110 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** $53,766 $185 $110 $382 N/A $129 First Year Only
Biomedicine PhD & Masters $1,306 $185
Blindness and Vision Impairment $1,009 $185 $110 Per Semester
FT $127
PT $64
N/A N/A
Low Vision Rehabilitation Masters & Certificate $1,009 $185 $110 Per Semester
FT $127
PT $64
N/A N/A
Orientation and Mobility Masters & Certificate $1,009 $185 $110 Per Semester
FT $127
PT $64
N/A N/A
Vision Rehabilitation Therapy Masters & Certificate $1,009 $185 $110 Per Semester
FT $127
PT $64
N/A N/A
Masters of Clinical Optometry $1,491 $185 $110 $382 N/A N/A

**Additional Program Fees are charged for this program (Needle Stick Fee)

 

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 $37,976     $185 $110 $382 $62
Audiology Bridge Program (online) $464 $185
Clinical Audiology Masters & Certificate $530 $185
All Certificates in Audiology    $567  $185
Master of Occupational Therapy $46,680   $185 $110 $382 $147 First Year
$112 All Other Years
$77
Doctor of Occupational Therapy $1,458 $185 $147 First Year
$112 Second Year
Certificate in Occupational Therapy $1,458 $185
Master of Orthotics and Prosthetics $16,145* $185 $382 $147 First Year
$112 Second, Third Years
$46
Masters of Speech-Language Pathology $34,536   $185 $110 $382 $147 First Year
$112 Second Year
$62
Certificate in Speech-Language Pathology  $832 $185 $110 T $382
PT $95.50
FT $147
PT $0
$0

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

 

The 2025-2026 Cost of Attendance is estimated and subject to change without notice:

Pennsylvania College of Optometry

Doctor of Optometry (Traditional Program)
                           Class of 2029
First Year
Class of 2028
Second Year
Class of 2027
Third Year
Class of 2026
Fourth Year
Tuition $50,058 $50,058 $50,058 $50,058
Technology Fee $555 $555 $555 $370
Laboratory Fee $330 $330 $110 $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 $51,539 $51,489 $51,269 $51,324
     
Computer Allowance $500 $0 $0  $0
Books/Equipment $5,700 $5,700 $1,200 $800
     
Living Expenses  
Housing $20,544 $20,544 $20,544 $15,408
Food $5,869 $5,869 $5,869 $4,402
Mileage/Transportation $2,736 $2,736 $2,736 $2,052
Vehicle Insurance $1,128 $1,128 $1,128  $846
Vehicle Maintenance $901 $901 $901 $676
Personal $2,928 $2,928 $2,928 $2,196
Average Loan Fee Allowance $500 $500 $500 $500
     
Total Cost of Attendance $92,345 $91,795 $87,075 $78,132

**$1,214/credit

Doctor of Optometry (Scholars Program)
                           Class of 2028
First Year
Class of 2027
Second Year
Class of 2026
Third Year
Tuition $50,778 $50,778 $50,778
Technology Fee $555 $555 $555
Laboratory Fee $330 $220 $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 $52,259 $52,099 $52,229
   
Computer Allowance $500 $0 $0
Books/Equipment $5,700 $5,700 $1,200
   
Living Expenses
Housing $20,544 $20,544 $20,544
Food $5,869 $5,869 $5,869
Mileage/Transportation $2,736 $2,736 $2,736
Vehicle Insurance $1,128 $1,128 $1,128
Vehicle Maintenance $901 $901 $901
Personal $2,928 $2,928 $2,928
Average Loan Fee Allowance $500 $500 $500
   
Total Cost of Attendance $93,065 $87,905 $88,035

**$923/credit

Advanced Placement OD Degree Program
                           2025-2026
Tuition $200,244
Technology Fee $1,665
Laboratory Fee $660
Student Services Fee $1,146
Background Check Fee $371
Professional Dues

$371

Graduation Fee $350
Total Tuition and Fees $204,807
 
Computer Allowance $500
Books/Equipment $8,100
 
Living Expenses (Based on 3 years)
Housing $61,632
Food $17,604
Mileage/Transportation $8,208
Vehicle Insurance $3,384
Vehicle Maintenance $2,700
Personal $8,874
Average Loan Fee Allowance $1,500
 
Total Cost of Attendance $317,219

**$1,628/credit

Post-baccalaureate Program in Health Sciences
                           2025-2026
Tuition $25,844
Technology Fee $370
Laboratory Fee $220
Background Check Fee $174
Total Tuition and Fees $26,581
 
Computer Allowance $500
Books/Equipment $800
 
Living Expenses
Housing $15,408
Food $4,402
Mileage/Transportation $2,052
Vehicle Insurance $846
Vehicle Maintenance $676
Personal $2,196
Average Loan Fee Allowance $220
 
Total Cost of Attendance $53,681

**$923/credit

College of Medicine

Salus at Drexel University PA Program
                           Class of 2027
First Year
Class of 2026
Second Year
Total Cost
Tuition $53,766 $53,766 $107,532
Technology Fee $555 $555 $1,110
Laboratory Fee $330 $0 $330
Student Services Fee $382 $382 $764
Professional Dues $129 $0 $129
Needlestick Insurance $41 $41 $82
Graduation Fee $0 $350 $350
Total Tuition and Fees $55,203 $55,094 $110,297
   
Computer Allowance $500 $0  $500
Books/Equipment $1,200 $1,200 $2,400
   
Living Expenses  
Housing $20,544 $23,968 $44,512
Food $5,868 $6,846 $12,714
Mileage/Transportation $2,736 $3,192 $5,928
Vehicle Insurance $1,128 $1,316  $2,444
Vehicle Maintenance $900 $1,050 $1,950
Personal $2,928 $3,416 $6,344
Average Loan Fee Allowance $220 $282 $502
   
Total Cost of Attendance $91,227 $96,364 $187,591

**$987/credit

Graduate Programs in Biomedicine

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 Masters in Biomedicine
Tuition ($1,306/credit) $109,704 $58,770
Technology Fee $1,665 $1,110
Student Services Fee $1,146 $764
Total Tuition and Fees $112,515 $60,644
     
Computer Allowance $500 $500
Books/Equipment $3,600 $2,400
Living Expenses (Based on 3 years) (Based on 2 years)
Housing $61,632 $41,088
Food $17,604 $11,736
Mileage/Transportation $8,208 $5,472
Vehicle Insurance $3,384 $2,256
Vehicle Maintenance $2,700 $1,800
Personal $8,784 $5,856
Average Loan Fee Allowance $660 $440
     
Total Cost of Attendance $219,587 $132,192

 

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 ($1,009/credit) $36,829 $30,270
Technology Fee $1,110 $1,110
Laboratory Fee $660 $660
Student Services Fee $764 $764
Graduation Fee $350 $350
Total Tuition and Fees $39,713 $33,154
     
Computer Allowance $500 $500
Books/Equipment $2,400 $2,400
Living Expenses (Based on 2 years) 12 Month (For 2 years)
Housing $41,088 $41,088
Food $11,736 $11,736
Mileage/Transportation $5,472 $5,472
Vehicle Insurance $2,256 $2,256
Vehicle Maintenance $1,800 $1,800
Personal $5,856 $5,856
Average Loan Fee Allowance $440 $440
     
Total Cost of Attendance $111,261 $104,702

 

Orientation & Mobility

                           Masters Certificate
Tuition ($1,009/credit) $39,856 $30,270
Technology Fee $1,110 $1,110
Laboratory Fee $660 $660
Student Services Fee $764 $764
Graduation Fee $350 $350
Total Tuition and Fees $42,740 $33,154
     
Computer Allowance $500 $500
Books/Equipment $2,400 $2,400
Living Expenses (Based on 2 years) (Based on 2 years)
Housing $41,088 $41,088
Food $11,736 $11,736
Mileage/Transportation $5,472 $5,472
Vehicle Insurance $2,256 $2,256
Vehicle Maintenance $1,800 $1,800
Personal $5,856 $5,856
Average Loan Fee Allowance $440 $440
     
Total Cost of Attendance $114,288 $104,702

 

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 ($1,009/credit) $43,387 $46,414 $41,369 $43,387
Technology Fee $1,110 $1,110 $1,110 $1,110
Laboratory Fee $660 $660 $660 $660
Student Services Fee $764 $764 $764 $764
Graduation Fee $350 $350 $350 $350
Total Tuition and Fees $46,271 $49,298 $44,253 $46,271
         
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 $41,088 $41,088 $41,088 $41,088
Food $11,736 $11,736 $11,736 $11,736
Mileage/Transportation $5,472 $5,472 $5,472 $5,472
Vehicle Insurance $2,256 $2,256 $2,256 $2,256
Vehicle Maintenance $1,800 $1,800 $1,800 $1,800
Personal $5,856 $5,856 $5,856 $5,856
Average Loan Fee Allowance $440 $440 $440 $440
Total Program Cost $117,819 $120,846 $115,801 $117,819

 

Vision Rehabilitation Therapy

                           Masters               Certificate w/
BLVS background
Certificate w/o
BLVS background
Tuition ($1,009/credit) $41,874 $34,306 $37,838
Technology Fee $1,110 $1,110 $1,110
Laboratory Fee $660 $660 $660
Student Services Fee $764 $764 $764
Graduation Fee $350 $350 $350
Total Tuition and Fees $44,758 $37,190 $40,722
       
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 $41,088 $41,088 $41,088
Food $11,736 $11,736 $11,736
Mileage/Transportation $5,472 $5,472 $5,472
Vehicle Insurance $2,256 $2,256 $2,256
Vehicle Maintenance $1,800 $1,800 $1,800
Personal $5,856 $5,856 $5,856
Average Loan Fee Allowance $440 $440 $440
       
Total Program Cost $116,306 $108,738 $112,270

 

Master of Science in Clinical Optometry (MSc) with Advanced Studies Certificate
                           2025-2026
Tuition $56,658
Technology Fee $555
Laboratory Fee $330
Student Services Fee $382
Total Tuition and Fees $57,925
 
Computer Allowance $500
Books/Instruments $1,200
   
Living Expenses
Housing $20,544
Food $5,868
Mileage/Transportation $2,736
Vehicle Insurance $1,128
Vehicle Maintenance $900
Personal $2,928
Average Loan Fee Allowance $220
   
Total Cost of Attendance $93,949

**$1,491/credit

College of Nursing and Health Professions

Doctor of Audiology (On-Campus Program)
                          

Class of 2029
First Year

Class of 2028
Second Year
Class of 2027
Third Year
Class of 2026
Fourth Year
Tuition $37,976 $37,976 $37,976 $37,976
Technology Fee $555 $555 $555 $370
Laboratory Fee $330 $330 $220 $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 $39,452 $39,417 $39,195 $39,140
       
Computer Allowance $500 $0 $0 $0
Books/Equipment $1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $80
       
Living Expenses  
Housing $20,544 $20,544 $20,544 $15,408
Food $5,868 $5,868 $5,868 $4,401
Mileage/Transportation $2,736 $2,736 $2,736 $2,052
Vehicle Insurance $1,128 $1,128 $1,128 $846
Vehicle Maintenance $900 $900 $900 $675
Personal $2,928 $2,928 $2,928 $2,196
Average Loan Fee Allowance $220 $220 $220 $220
Total Cost of Attendance $75,476 $74,941 $74,719 $65,738

**$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).

                           2025-2026
Tuition ($464/credit) $20,880
Technology Fee $1,110
Total Tuition and Fees $21,990
   
Computer Allowance $500
Books/Equipment $2,400
   
Living Expenses (Based on 2 years)
Housing $41,088
Food $11,736
Mileage/Transportation $5,472
Vehicle Insurance $2,256
Vehicle Maintenance $1,800
Personal $5,856
Average Loan Fee Allowance $440
   
Total Program Cost $71,548

 

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).

                           2025-2026
Tuition ($530/credit) $28,620
Technology Fee $1,110
Total Tuition and Fees $29,730
   
Computer Allowance $500
Books/Equipment $2,400
   
Living Expenses (Based on 2 years)
Housing $41,088
Food $11,736
Mileage/Transportation $5,472
Vehicle Insurance $2,256
Vehicle Maintenance $1,800
Personal $5,856
Average Loan Fee Allowance $440
   
Total Program Cost $101,278

 

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).

                           2025-2026
Tuition ($567/credit) $5,103
Technology Fee $185
Total Tuition and Fees $5,288
   
Computer Allowance $500
Books/Equipment $400
   
Living Expenses
Housing $3,424
Food $978
Mileage/Transportation $456
Vehicle Insurance $188
Vehicle Maintenance $150
Personal $448
   
Total Program Cost $11,832

 

Occupational Therapy Programs

Master of Occupational Therapy

                          

Class of 2027
First Year

Class of 2026
Second Year
Tuition $46,680 $46,680
Technology Fee $555 $370
Laboratory Fee $330 $220
Student Services Fee $382 $382
Background Check Fee $147 $112
Professional Dues $77 $77
Graduation Fee $0 $350
Total Tuition and Fees $48,171 $48,191
   
Computer Allowance $500 $0
Books/Equipment $1,200 $800
   
Living Expenses
Housing $20,544 $15,408
Food $5,868 $4,402
Mileage/Transportation $2,736 $2,052
Vehicle Insurance $1,128 $846
Vehicle Maintenance $900 $676
Personal $2,928 $2,196
Average Loan Fee Allowance $220 $220
Total Cost of Attendance $84,195 $74,791

**$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 Certificate Only
Tuition ($1,458/credit) $43,740 $43,750
Technology Fee $740 $1,295
Total Tuition and Fees $44,480 $45,035
     
Computer Allowance $500 $500 $500
Books/Equipment  $1,600 $2,800 $1,200
     
Living Expenses
Housing $27,392 $46,224 $20,544
Food $7,824 $13,203 $5,868
Mileage/Transportation $3,648 $6,156 $2,736
Vehicle Insurance $1,504 $2,538 $1,128
Vehicle Maintenance $1,200 $2,025 $900
Personal $3,904 $6,588 $2,928
 Average Loan Fee Allowance $440 $660 $220
Total Cost of Attendance $92,492 $125,729

 

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).

                           2025-2026
Tuition ($1,458/credit) $17,496
Technology Fee $555
Total Tuition and Fees $18,051
   
Computer Allowance $500
Books/Equipment $1,200
   
Living Expenses
Housing $20,544
Food $5,868
Mileage/Transportation $2,736
Vehicle Insurance $1,128
Vehicle Maintenance $900
Personal $2,928
Average Loan Fee Allowance $220
   
Total Cost of Attendance $54,075

 

Orthotics and Prosthetics Program
                           Class of 2028
First Year
Class of 2027
Second Year
Class of 2026
Third Year
Tuition $48,435 $24,217 $12,108
Technology Fee $555 $555 $555
Laboratory Fee $330 $110 $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 $49,895 $25,422 $13,553
Computer Allowance $500 $0 $0
Books/Equipment $1,200 $1,200 $1,200
     
Living Expenses
Housing $20,544 $20,544 $20,544
Food $5,868 $5,868 $5,868
Mileage/Transportation $2,736 $2,736 $2,736
Vehicle Insurance $1,128 $1,128 $1,128
Vehicle Maintenance $900 $900 $900
Personal $2,928 $2,928 $2,928
Average Loan Fee Allowance $220 $220 $220
     
Total Cost of Attendance $85,919 $60,946 $49,077

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

Speech-Language Pathology Program
                           Class of 2027
First Year
Class of 2026
Second Year
Tuition $34,536 $34,536
Technology Fee $555 $370
Laboratory Fee $330 $220
Student Services Fee $382 $382
Background Check Fee $147 $112
Professional Dues $62 $62
Graduation Fee $0 $350
Total Tuition and Fees $36,012 $36,032
Computer Allowance $500 $0
Books/Equipment $1,200 $800
   
Living Expenses
Housing $20,544 $15,408
Food $5,868 $4,401
Mileage/Transportation $2,736 $2,052
Vehicle Insurance $1,128 $846
Vehicle Maintenance $900 $675
Personal $2,928 $2,196
Average Loan Fee Allowance $220 $220
   
Total Cost of Attendance $72,036 $62,630

**$1,151/credit

Post-baccalaureate Program in Speech-Language Pathology

 

                           2025-2026
Tuition $28,288
Technology Fee $370
Laboratory Fee $220
Student Services Fee $382
Background Check Fee $147
Total Tuition and Fees $29,407
   
Computer Allowance $500
Books/Equipment $8
   
Living Expenses
Housing $15,408
Food $4,402
Mileage/Transportation $2,052
Vehicle Insurance $846
Vehicle Maintenance $676
Personal $2,196
Average Loan Fee Allowance $220
Total Cost of Attendance $56,507

**$832/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.