Estimated Cost

This is an estimate of some expenses that should be anticipated if you are accepted into this restricted admission program. Costs incurred by students are subject to change. Details about the items included below are covered during orientation for students upon entering the program.

• Medical expenses vary depending on your provider of services.
• Student housing is not available at Virginia Western.
• Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from classes/clinical and the cost of transportation is not included below.
• Clinical rotations require travel to multiple sites and some assignments may be outside the primary campus service area.
• Students may be required to complete additional requirements for clinical rotations, which are not included in the costs listed below.
• Students must keep their immunizations and AHA BLS Provider CPR certification up to date while in the program.

These costs do not include unexpected costs which may arise due to unforeseen circumstances such as a sudden shift to remote learning. The college does not guarantee job placement upon completion of the program.

Tuition fees are incurred according to credit hours enrolled in per semester. The total estimated tuition is based on the 69 college credits required for this curriculum. Tuition and book expenses for prerequisite courses which may be needed or other developmental classes identified by direct enrollment and taken prior to entry into the program are not included as they vary by student. Tuition is estimated in the table below based off the following criteria. For the most accurate information please visit the tuition rates and fees site.

(Tuition rates below are as of Fall 2025 and are subject to change.)

Estimated In-State Tuition: $184.89 per credit hour 
Estimated Out-Of-State Tuition: $401.99 per credit hour

View the program financial fact sheet (PDF)