Chapman University Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

CASPA application; academic performance; GRE (Verbal, Quantitative, Analytical Writing); LORs (one from PA/MD/DO); direct patient-contact & shadowing hours; other experiential hours; prior graduate degrees; interview performance.

(chapman.edu/crean PA admission)

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Format: One-on-one interview

After initial assessment and screening of applications, selected candidates are invited to a personal interview. The site does not specify whether the interview is conducted virtually or on campus.

Summarized from Chapman 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.

Chapman University PA Program Mission Statement

The Chapman University MMS PA Studies Program’s mission is to provide an exceptional medical education that inspires compassionate and collaborative PAs who enhance access to high-quality patient care.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Irvine, California
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: September
Class Duration: 24 months
Class Capacity: 50
Seat Deposit: $1,000
International Students: Not Accepted
TOEFL: Required

TUITION

Total cost with required fees: $143,604
Resident tuition: $143,604 (the program publishes no separate required fees)
Nonresident tuition: $143,604 (the program publishes no separate required fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 98%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 98%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

CASPA Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: August
Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Not Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Verified by deadline
Fee: None

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.2
Science GPA: 3.2
Prereq GPA : No Minimum
Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.77
- Science: 3.68

Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: No Requirement
Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (8 cr); General Biology (8 cr); Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (4 cr); Microbiology (3.33 cr); Genetics (2 cr); General Psychology (2.66 cr); Social Science (2.66 cr); Medical Terminology (1 cr); English (2.66 cr); Statistics (2.66 cr); Calculus (2.66 cr) — No expiration

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 1000

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

Three letters, with one from a PA, MD, or DO

GRE

Required

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
For more information on PA-CAT click here

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