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✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants
No more than 2 prereqs in progress at application. Early interview for CASPA verified by Aug 1. Rolling offers. ~56% of grads practice in WV/regional area.
Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.
West Liberty University PA Program Mission Statement
The mission of the WLU PA Studies Program is to deliver exceptional education to PA candidates, preparing them to be integral members of the collaborative healthcare team. Through our commitment to individualized education, we aim to develop compassionate and competent professionals who provide empathetic care to all patient populations within our community.
PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
- Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
- Campus Location: West Liberty, West Virginia
- Degrees Offered: Masters
- Class Start Month: June
- Class Duration: 24 months
- Class Capacity: 18 students
- Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
- Seat Deposit: $1,000
- International Students: Accepted
- TOEFL: Required
TUITION
- Resident tuition: $76,400
- Nonresident tuition: $111,400
PANCE PASS RATE
- First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
- Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 96%
APPLICATION INFORMATION
- Caspa Participant: Yes
- Application Deadline: October
- Multiple Start Dates: January and June — January start: apply by August 1, 2026; June start: apply by October 1, 2026. Each cohort has its own CASPA deadline; confirm with the program.
- Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Not Required
- CASPA Deadline Type: Verified
- Fee: None
GPA
- Overall GPA: 3.0
- Science GPA: 3.0
- Prereq GPA: No Minimum
- Prerequisite GPA: See Program Website
- Prerequisite completion: No Requirement
EXPERIENCE
- Healthcare Experience Hours: 500
SHADOWING
EVALUATIONS
- Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)
GRE
- See Program Website
CASPer
- CASPer Not Required
- For more information on CASPer click here
PA-CAT
- PA-CAT Not Required
- For more information on PA-CAT click here
