Monmouth University Physician Assistant Program
West Long Branch, New Jersey · Masters
Tuition + fees $139,845
2026–27 budget at the current rate; the Fall 2027 price is not confirmed
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A 36-month New Jersey PA program with rolling review, structured clinical preparation, and a 30-student cohort.
Mission & approach
The mission of Monmouth University’s physician assistant program is to educate physician assistants to provide compassionate, patient-centered, quality healthcare in a variety of settings. Program graduates will possess clinical skills to serve a diverse patient population and have the ability to advance the profession through leadership and research.
Admissions insights
What this program looks for in applicants
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Meeting the minimums does not guarantee an interview or admission, and no requirements are waived. A GPA right at the 3.0 minimum, a GRE below the 30th percentile, or weak letters may mean no interview or a wait-list spot. Interview day includes a written social justice statement plus individual faculty interviews.
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Program admissions informationHow this program interviews
The interview day includes an opening session, individual interviews with program faculty, and a written social justice statement. It isn't stated whether the interview is on campus or virtual.
Source checked Aug 1, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
Program interview informationAdmissions & prerequisites
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.
- Anatomy and physiology route: Human Anatomy with lab + Human Physiology with lab OR Human A&P I and II with labs
- Chemistry route: Chemistry I with lab + Chemistry II with lab OR Rutgers Chemistry I and II with combined lab
- Biology route: Biology I with lab OR Biology II with lab OR Cell Biology with lab
- Psychology route: General Psychology OR Abnormal Psychology OR Developmental Psychology
- Statistics route: Statistics OR Biostatistics
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Anatomy with lab1 course(s) | 4Semester credits | Required | B- |
| Human Physiology with lab1 course(s) | 4Semester credits | Required | B- |
| Human A&P I and II with labs2 course(s) Two courses, each with lab and each 4 credits. | 8Semester credits | Required | B- |
| Chemistry I with lab1 course(s) | 4Semester credits | Required | B- |
| Chemistry II with lab1 course(s) | 4Semester credits | Required | B- |
| Rutgers Chemistry I and II with combined lab2 course(s) A special exception exists for Rutgers courses: a 7-credit course with a combined lab. Confirm how it appears on your transcript. | 7Semester credits | Required | B- |
| Biology I with lab1 course(s) | 4Semester credits | Required | B- |
| Biology II with lab1 course(s) | 4Semester credits | Required | B- |
| Cell Biology with lab1 course(s) | 4Semester credits | Required | B- |
| Microbiology with lab1 course(s) | 4Semester credits | Required | B- |
| General Psychology1 course(s) | 3Semester credits | Not specified | B- |
| Abnormal Psychology1 course(s) | 3Semester credits | Not specified | B- |
| Developmental Psychology1 course(s) | 3Semester credits | Not specified | B- |
Medical Terminology1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesCollege-credit course required; certificates/contact-hour courses not accepted; online permitted. | 2Semester credits | Not specified | B- |
| Statistics1 course(s) | 3Semester credits | Not specified | B- |
| Biostatistics1 course(s) | 3Semester credits | Not specified | B- |
Policies that can change your plan
Confirm with the program before taking any online prerequisite other than medical terminology or documented COVID-transition courses. The admissions page says online courses are considered, but the 2026–27 catalog accepts only online medical terminology or COVID-transition courses, so don't assume online science courses count. AP, CLEP and pass/fail are not accepted. All courses must come from an accredited institution.
Dates & application steps
CASPA must be verified and complete by October 1; rolling review and earlier submission are encouraged.
This is the expected start of the entering class.
Know what the total includes
Published cost estimate
2026–27 budget at the current rate; the Fall 2027 price is not confirmed$1,451 credit × 95 required credits · Based on current rates only. Future tuition may increase, and laboratory fees are not included.
Tuition is $1,451 per credit × 95 credits = $137,845 at the current rate. Comprehensive fees add $2,000, for a directly billed total of $139,845, not including lab fees. Tuition may rise about 5% each year, so this is not what a Fall 2027 entrant will pay.
Curriculum & clinical training
Didactic education
On-campus classes, hands-on learning and simulation develop the medical foundation.
Clinical clerkships
Core and selective clerkships span varied healthcare settings; two selectives allow specialty interests.
The West Long Branch program is three full-time years and 95 credits, with clinical relationships in New Jersey and New York.
The admitted class
Class of 2028
Published class statisticsClass of 2028 averages, not admissions minimums. The prerequisite GPA is different from the overall science GPA.
Compare published cohorts
| Class | Published GPA | Published science-related GPA | Published experience hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 3.56 | Not recorded | 2,400 |
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: 93%
Accreditation history
ContinuedSources you can open
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- Monmouth University cohort profile
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