Pre Health

Paying for Programs

Health Professions programs can be expensive both before and after admission. The expense of applying to and attending a health professions program is a concern all pre-health students should think about. 

Applying to a Health Profession Program

Applying to health profession programs can be very expensive. Most pre-health students should be prepared for the following expenditures:

  • primary application fee: approximately $750 for 15 schools
  • secondary application fee: approximately $1100 for 15 schools
  • entrance exam prep course: $1000 - $3000
  • entrance exam- 1 attempt: $160 - $350 (depending on the exam)
  • travel and overnight accomodations for interview: approximately $2000

Total: approximately $5,010 - $6,650 to apply to 15 schools

The above information is an estimation, actual cost will vary based on multiple factors.

Resources to Help

  • for pre-med students

Also, get practical information on budgeting, money management, credit, debt management, scholarship searches, for Premed Students, Current Medical Students, Residents, or Physicians here.


Paying for Health Professions Programs

Click below to find resources about paying for:

Also, don't forget to check the websites of the institutions you are applying to. Some may have a very limited number of scholarships!