Address & Contact

Our Address

Towson University 8000 York Rd, Towson, MD 21252, United States

GPS

39.392641153246, -76.612683818777

Telephone

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Holistic, modified-rolling, mission-fit toward serving diverse communities.

Seeks academic readiness, professionalism, resilience, compassion, commitment to serving diverse communities. Preferences (in order): (1) TU/USM alumni OR Maryland resident; (2) military service; (3) first-generation/low-income/public assistance; (4) bilingual; (5) fewer than two W’s in science courses; (6) higher overall science GPA.

Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.

💬 How This Program Interviews

An interview is a required, compulsory part of the Towson PA application process, but the program does not publish the interview format or delivery method on its site; invited candidates receive an interview date and are asked to complete a Towson supplemental application.

Summarized from Towson University’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-08-01. Interview formats and dates change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you make travel plans. See the program’s interview page.

Towson University PA Program Mission Statement

Our PA Program educates and empowers resilient graduates to practice collaborative, evidence-based medicine in the ever-changing and diverse health care environment.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Towson, Maryland
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: June
  • Class Duration: 26 months
  • Class Capacity: Up to 36
  • Seat Deposit: $1,500 (non-refundable)
  • International Students: Accepted
  • TOEFL: Required (international applicants only; TOEFL iBT, min 25 speaking / 20 other sections)

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $69,790 (resident) · $133,306 (nonresident)
  • Resident tuition: $58,328 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $121,844 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 95%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 90%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: 3.2
  • Prereq GPA : 3.0
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.5
    • Science: 3.5
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

  • 2 (minimum; 1 clinician with direct oversight + 1 coach/faculty/supervisor/military)

GRE

CASPer

PA-CAT

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