Tuition and Additional Costs
In addition to Iowa State University tuition and fees, there will be additional costs once a student is accepted into the master of athletic training (MATR) program.
ATrack Subscription Fee ($45 annually/$90 lifetime): ATrack is used for documenting clinical hours, clinical skills and progression, and semester student clinical evaluations. The cost of this subscription fee is included in the A TR 509 course fee.
Background Check ($0): Background checks are performed on all students on an annual basis. The associated cost is currently covered by the university.
BOC Examination ($35 application, $330 exam fee): All students are required to sit for the BOC exam during their final semester of the program.
Clothing (varies): Students have the option to purchase assorted clothing at a discounted rate to wear during clinical rotations. Clothing requirement may be dictated by the clinical assignment and may require dress clothes.
CPR Recertification ($35): Students must maintain American Red Cross BLS/CPR for Healthcare or equivalent certification while in the program.
Immersive Clinical Experience (varies): Immersive clinical experiences that occur at a distant location may require travel, food, and lodging expenses that will be the responsibility of the student.
Immunizations (Covered by student’s medical insurance): Proof of immunizations is required by Iowa State University for admission. Additional immunizations may be required beyond what is needed for admission and are the student’s responsibility.
NATA Professional Membership ($80 annually): All athletic training students are required to be members of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA).
Professional Liability Insurance ($10 annually): Liability insurance is required for all clinical rotations. The cost of the insurance is included in the A TR 509 course fee.
Professional Meeting Attendance (varies): Athletic training students are required to attend at least one professional meeting while in the program. The student is responsible for registration, travel, food, and lodging.
Travel (varies): Students are responsible for all costs associated with travel to and from clinical sites.
Course Fees: Athletic training students are assessed course fees for the courses below. These fees are used of purchase supplies and equipment needed to operate the specific course.
| Course Number | Course Name | Fee Usage | Course Fee |
| A TR 501 | Bracing, Wrapping, and Taping Techniques | Materials and Supplies | $125.00 |
| A TR 502 | Emergency Care Procedures in Athletic Training | Supplies | $ 40.00 |
| A TR 505 | Therapeutic Modalities and Clinical Interventions | Supplies | $ 25.00 |
| A TR 509 | Athletic Training Clinical Education I | ATrack Subscription/Professional Liability Insurance | $120.00 |
| A TR 523 | Athletic Training Seminar D: Advanced Topics in Athletic Training | TBD | $100.00 |
| A TR 524 | Athletic Training Seminar (Advanced Topics) | BOC Exam Prep Simulations | $ 70.00 |
| A TR 539 | Athletic Training Clinical Education IV | Drug Screening | $50.00 |