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 (2023-2024)

Tuition & Fees - Billed Expenses
Class Year	1st Year	2nd Year	3rd Year	4th Year
Tuition	$61,674	$61,674	$61,674	$61,674
Fees	$5,804	$5,804	$5,804	$6,276
PSIP	$4,210	$4,210	$4,210	$4,210
Total (non-PA resident)	$71,688	$71,688	$71,688	$72,160
Total (PA resident)	$61,686	$61,686	$61,686	$62,158

Estimated Non-Billed Expenses
Class Year	1st Year	2nd Year	3rd Year	4th Year
Food and Housing	$18,360	$18,360	$18,360	$18,360
Computer	$2,000
Transportation/ Clinical Rotations	$1,882	$1,882	$5,948	$6,069
Books and Supplies	$1,500	$1,500	$1,358	$1,358
Miscellaneous	$2,006	$2,006	$2,006	$2,006
Licensing(PA)				$36
Total Non-Billed Expenses	$25,748	$23,748	$27,672	$27,829

Total Billed and Non-Billed Expenses
Class Year	1st Year	2nd Year	3rd Year	4th Year
Non-PA Resident	$97,436	$85,434	$89,358	$89,987
PA Resident	$87,434	$75,432	$79,356	$79,985