Cost of Attendance: Tuition, Fees & Expenses

The total cost of attending Penn Vet includes tuition, fees, and estimated expenses for books, supplies, and room and board. There are also miscellaneous costs for such things as personal items, loan origination fees, and health insurance premiums. (Health insurance is mandatory for all Penn Vet students.)

All students, whether recently admitted or currently enrolled, should create a workable budget for tuition and educational fees, as well as living expenses and other costs incurred during their time as students.

Below you will find a table of tuition, fees, and estimated expenses by academic year for current classes.

Educational Budgets (2024-2025)

Tuition & Fees - Billed Expenses
Class Year	First	Second	Third	Fourth
Tuition	$63,834	$63,674	$63,834	$63,834
Fees	$6,030	$6,030	$6,030	$6,522
PSIP	$4,412	$4,412	$4,412	$4,412
Total (non-PA resident)	$74,276	$74,276	$74,276	$74,766
Total (PA resident)	$64,276	$64,276	$64,276	$64,766

Estimated Non-Billed Expenses
Class Year	First	Second	Third	Fourth
Food and Housing	$18,360	$18,360	$16,320	$24,480
Computer	$2,000
Transportation/Clinical Rotations	$1,882	$1,882	$5,938	$6,800
Books and Supplies	$1,500	$1,500	$1,208	$1,812
Miscellaneous	$2,008	$2,008	$1,784	$2,676
Total Non-Billed Expenses	$25,750	$23,750	$25,250	$35,768

Total Billed and Non-Billed Expenses
Class Year	First	Second	Third	Fourth
Non-PA Resident	$100,026	$98,026	$99,526	$110,534
PA Resident	$90,026	$88,026	$89,526	$100,534