Franklin Pierce University Physician Assistant Program
West Lebanon, New Hampshire · Masters
Tuition + fees $134,838
2026–27 NH campus nine-term tuition and comprehensive fee estimate
A closer look
On-ground, New Hampshire-based master's program in PA studies that also offers a direct entry pathway to the MPAS program.
Mission & approach
To prepare PAs who demonstrate clinical excellence; embrace diversity, equity and inclusion; advocate for their patients; lead and advance the profession; and serve their communities.
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What this program looks for in applicants
CASPA-only (no supplemental); requires min 3.0 cumulative GPA, 3.2 science GPA, >=500 PCE hours, and 3 letters of recommendation. Prerequisites must be passed with C or better and completed before matriculation; up to two outstanding prerequisites permitted at application. Application verified by CASPA before Nov 1.
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How this program interviews
Interviews typically run November through May and, for current cohorts, are conducted on campus rather than virtually — a virtual format was used only for the 2022-2023 cycle.
Source checked Aug 1, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
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Admission requirements
Prerequisite coursework
Semester creditsReview each course, its lab, and the program’s policies. Your links are planning records; the program decides equivalency.
Courses shown as alternatives in the table are not all required. Confirm the accepted route with the program.
- Organic Chemistry / Biochemistry: Organic Chemistry OR Biochemistry
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade |
|---|---|---|---|
Anatomy & Physiology I and II2 course(s)Course notes & alternativesTwo four-credit courses, each with lab. The A&P I/II sequence is required; no separate-course substitute is stated. | 8Semester credits | Required | C |
BiologyCourse notes & alternativesFour semester credits; lab required. | 4Semester credits | Required | C |
Chemistry I and II2 course(s)Course notes & alternativesTwo four-credit courses, each with lab. | 8Semester credits | Required | C |
MicrobiologyCourse notes & alternativesFour semester credits; lab required. | 4Semester credits | Required | C |
StatisticsCourse notes & alternativesThree semester credits. | 3Semester credits | Not required | C |
| Organic Chemistry Four credits with lab. Choose Organic Chemistry OR Biochemistry; both are not required. | 4Semester credits | Required | C |
| Biochemistry Four credits with lab. Choose Biochemistry OR Organic Chemistry; both are not required. | 4Semester credits | Required | C |
Policies that can change your plan
- Course grades
- Prerequisites must be completed with a C or better and finished before you start. You may apply with up to two outstanding prerequisites, and if accepted you must finish those with a B or better before you start.
- Course age
- The program does not publish an age limit for prerequisite courses.
- Outstanding courses
- Prerequisites must be completed with a C or better and finished before you start. You may apply with up to two outstanding prerequisites, and if accepted you must finish those with a B or better before you start.
If you see a different science GPA or course list on an older Franklin Pierce page, go by the requirements shown here.
When courses must be complete: All prerequisite courses must be completed before matriculation.
Dates & application steps
Confirm with the program what CASPA processing status is required.
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Published cost estimate
2026–27 NH campus nine-term tuition and comprehensive fee estimate$131,463 program + $3,375 program · Current published rate; future rates may change
Published term charges are $14,607 tuition plus a $375 comprehensive fee. Across nine terms, that projects $134,838 in direct billed charges at 2026–27 rates; later rates may change.
Curriculum & clinical training
Didactic coursework
Clinical, biomedical and behavioral sciences prepare students for supervised care. Campus skills assessment and instruction continue between clinical rotations.
Supervised clinical practice
Seven core specialties, an elective and a rural/underserved experience develop patient-care skills.
Professional phase
Comprehensive evaluation and intensive medical review prepare students for clinical practice and certification.
West Lebanon, New Hampshire: 27-month on-campus program. The program recruits and screens clinical placements. The handbook notes a curriculum revision under review as of November 2025, so confirm the sequence for your entering cohort.
The admitted class
Accepted applicants — New Hampshire (year not stated)
Published class statisticsThese undated accepted-applicant averages are for the New Hampshire in-person program. They are not averages for the Arizona campus or the hybrid route.
Compare published cohorts
| Class | Published GPA | Published science-related GPA | Published experience hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accepted applicants — New Hampshire (year not stated) | 3.50Mean Overall/cumulative GPA | 3.50Mean Science GPA | Not recordedPatient-care hours: not published. |
Published class statistics describe the named cohort or population. They are not admission minimums or acceptance probabilities.
The program’s track record
Graduate outcomes
PANCE pass rates
See first-time program performance with clearly dated national context.
- First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
- Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 97%
Accreditation history
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Links to the program’s own pages and the official directories we use.
- Franklin Pierce University NH admissions requirements
- Franklin Pierce University program page-qualified class profile
- Franklin Pierce University program website
- Franklin Pierce University program website
- ARC-PA currently accredited programs — sponsoring-institution directory
- Franklin Pierce University curriculum and clinical training
- Program contact page
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