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College of Saint Mary 7000 Mercy Road Omaha, NE 68106

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41.2408567, -96.020996

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402-399-2304

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PROGRAM PROFILE

College of Saint Mary Physician Assistant Program

Omaha, Nebraska · Masters

Probation accreditation ↗On Campus ↗24 months ↗
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Application deadline Nov 1, 2026Submitted by deadline
Tuition Resident: Approximately $96,234 projected full-program tuitionNonresident: Approximately $96,234 projected full-program tuition · Projected tuition only using the current published cohort rate; Fall 2027 entering-cohort rate unconfirmed; fees and living costs excluded
Class size 40 studentsPublished maximum class size; PAEA estimates 40 incoming students for Fall 2027. This is not an actual enrolled-cohort count.
Program length 24 monthsFull program
GRE requirement Not requiredCASPer/Altus also not required. No GRE or standardized test is required; no CASPer or Altus Suite Assessment is required.
Patient-care minimum 300 healthcare clinical experience hours required; no separate direct-PCE minimum publishedAt least 300 hours of healthcare clinical experience. The program does not publish a separate numeric direct patient-care minimum or accepted-role list; confirm qualifying experience with CSM.
Overall GPA minimum 3.003.0 minimum; cohort average 3.4 (class of 2026). Minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0; incoming cohort average overall GPA at or above 3.4.
Science GPA minimum 3.00The current MSPAS program page explicitly lists a 3.0 minimum science GPA and a distinct 3.0 prerequisite GPA. The graduate PA catalog lists the prerequisite GPA but omits a separate science-GPA line.
Recommendations 3 professional references; academic and supervisory preferredThree professional references (academic and supervisory individuals are preferred).
International applicants ConditionalAccepted with conditions. A foreign bachelor’s degree can be accepted with U.S. equivalency evaluation and 24 additional biology or chemistry credits at a U.S. regionally accredited institution before application.
English proficiency / TOEFL Conditionalfor non-native English speakers. PA-specific requirement for applicants whose native language is not English: TOEFL paper 600, TOEFL iBT 100 with at least 20 in each subtest, or IELTS 7.5 with at least 7.5 in each subtest. The PA thresholds govern this program.
PANCE pass rate 92%First-time pass rate · Reporting year not recordedFive-year first-time: 90% · reporting period not recorded
U.S. News PA rank #190 (tie)2025 PA edition · Peer-assessed reputation
THE PROGRAM

A closer look

Current, source-bound PA admissions requirements and program facts.

Mission & approach

The mission of the College of Saint Mary Physician Assistant Studies Program is to establish an educational environment fostering academic excellence and leadership, to prepare students to become competent Physician Assistants who possess the knowledge, compassion and clinical skills necessary to provide high quality medical care to all patient populations, including those that are underserved.

Walsh Hall at College of Saint Mary, which houses Physician Assistant laboratories
Walsh Hall at College of Saint Mary, which houses Physician Assistant laboratories
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BEYOND THE NUMBERS

Admissions insights

What this program looks for in applicants

Holistic: academic performance (science/math), collegiate GPA, extracurriculars, clinical/shadowing, references, communication/professionalism; preferences for CSM alumni, military, first-gen, bilingual, HRSA indicators.

Summarized from the program’s admissions information. Confirm current selection criteria with the program.

Program admissions information
FROM THE ADMISSIONS TEAM

2026 PAEA Virtual Admissions Fair

The admissions team described interview invitations as flowing from a composite score that weighs academics, healthcare experience and stated preferences together — rather than any single number. Their interview advice was straightforward: know why you want to be a PA, be yourself, and let the committee see the person behind the application. In other words, being academically qualified is not the same as being interview-ready.

Shared at the fair on Jul 11, 2026; paraphrased program-level notes. This is a past event, not an upcoming session. Confirm current guidance with the program.

About these fair notes

PAEA Virtual PA Admissions Fair (CareerEco), July 11 2026 - program-level, paraphrased; qualitative only

How this program interviews

On-campus

After CASPA application and transcript review by the PAS Admissions Committee, selected applicants complete an on-campus interview with that same committee; the exact interview format is not described.

Source checked Aug 1, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.

Program interview information
YOUR STARTING POINT

Admissions & prerequisites

Admission requirements

GRENot RequiredNot required; CASPer/Altus also not required. No GRE or standardized test is required; no CASPer or Altus Suite Assessment is required.
Patient care300 healthcare clinical experience hours requiredAt least 300 hours of healthcare clinical experience. The program does not publish a separate numeric direct patient-care minimum or accepted-role list; confirm qualifying experience with CSM.
Overall GPA3.0 minimum; cohort average 3.4 (class of 2026)Minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0; incoming cohort average overall GPA at or above 3.4.
Science GPA3.0 science GPA minimum; 3.0 prerequisite GPA minimumThe current MSPAS program page explicitly lists a 3.0 minimum science GPA and a distinct 3.0 prerequisite GPA. The graduate PA catalog lists the prerequisite GPA but omits a separate science-GPA line.
Recommendations3 professional references; academic and supervisory preferredThree professional references (academic and supervisory individuals are preferred).
International applicantsAccepted with conditionsA foreign bachelor’s degree can be accepted with U.S. equivalency evaluation and 24 additional biology or chemistry credits at a U.S. regionally accredited institution before application.
English proficiencyConditional for non-native English speakersPA-specific requirement for applicants whose native language is not English: TOEFL paper 600, TOEFL iBT 100 with at least 20 in each subtest, or IELTS 7.5 with at least 7.5 in each subtest. The PA thresholds govern this program.

Prerequisite coursework

Semester credits where specified

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Choose one complete option in each group

Courses shown as alternatives in the table are not all required. Confirm the accepted route with the program.

  • A&P pathway: Human Anatomy + Human Physiology OR Combined Anatomy and Physiology sequence with lab
  • Medical Terminology route: Medical Terminology OR Medical Terminology certificate program
CourseCreditsLabMin gradeYour coursework
Human Anatomy1 course(s)

One semester in the separate-course A&P route. Anatomy and Physiology together must total at least 8 semester credits with lab across the pathway; individual course credit and lab allocations are not published. Confirm equivalency.

Not publishedSemester credits where specifiedNot specifiedCSign in to plan
Human Physiology1 course(s)

One semester in the separate-course A&P route. Anatomy and Physiology together must total at least 8 semester credits with lab across the pathway; individual course credit and lab allocations are not published. Confirm equivalency.

Not publishedSemester credits where specifiedNot specifiedCSign in to plan
Combined Anatomy and Physiology sequence with lab2 course(s)

Two sequenced semesters of combined Human Anatomy and Physiology totaling at least 8 semester credits with lab across the pathway; alternative to one semester each of separate Anatomy and Physiology.

8Semester credits where specifiedRequiredCSign in to plan
Microbiology with lab1 course(s)
Course notes & alternatives

Minimum 3 credits.

3Semester credits where specifiedRequiredCSign in to plan
Upper-level Biology1 course(s)
Course notes & alternatives

Minimum 3 credits; lab preferred, not required.

3Semester credits where specifiedPreferredCSign in to plan
General Chemistry sequence with labs2 course(s)
Course notes & alternatives

Two sequenced semesters; minimum 8 semester credits.

8Semester credits where specifiedRequiredCSign in to plan
Organic Chemistry with lab1 course(s)
Course notes & alternatives

Minimum 4 credits. At least one semester is required as a prerequisite for Biochemistry; two semesters preferred.

4Semester credits where specifiedRequiredCSign in to plan
Biochemistry1 course(s)
Course notes & alternatives

Minimum 3 credits; lab recommended but not required. Must be a course for which Organic Chemistry is a prerequisite.

3Semester credits where specifiedPreferredCSign in to plan
Abnormal Psychology1 course(s)
Course notes & alternatives

Minimum 3 credits; this and Developmental/Lifespan Psychology are both required.

3Semester credits where specifiedNot specifiedCSign in to plan
Developmental/Lifespan Psychology1 course(s)
Course notes & alternatives

Minimum 3 credits; this and Abnormal Psychology are both required.

3Semester credits where specifiedNot specifiedCSign in to plan
Statistics1 course(s)
Course notes & alternatives

Minimum 3 credits.

3Semester credits where specifiedNot specifiedCSign in to plan
Medical Terminology1 course(s)

A college/university course of at least 1 credit or a certificate program is accepted; certificate credit equivalency is not specified, so confirm with CSM.

1Semester credits where specifiedNot specifiedCSign in to plan
Medical Terminology certificate program1 course(s)

A certificate program is an alternative to a college or university Medical Terminology course. The program does not publish an equivalent credit value or a list of accepted certificates; confirm the specific certificate with CSM.

Not publishedSemester credits where specifiedNot specifiedNot specifiedSign in to plan →This requirement needs an individual course review; completion has not been confirmed.
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Policies that can change your plan

A&P alternative
Choose Anatomy plus Physiology or a two-semester combined A&P sequence. Both routes require at least 8 semester credits and lab across the pathway; confirm individual course equivalency.
Course and certificate alternatives
Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry are both required. Medical Terminology may be a college course of at least 1 credit or a certificate; confirm certificate equivalence.
Grades and timing
C or higher in every prerequisite and prerequisite GPA at least 3.0. Planned/in-progress courses must be listed in CASPA and completed by July 1 of the entry year; no maximum number is published.

Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry are both required. Individual credit and lab minima for the separate Anatomy and Physiology courses are not published; the 8-credit and lab rules apply to the chosen pathway. A Medical Terminology certificate may be accepted without a published credit equivalence. No prerequisite recency cutoff is published. Planned/in-progress courses must appear in CASPA and finish by July 1 of the planned entry year.

When courses must be complete: Planned or in-progress prerequisite courses must be listed in CASPA and completed by July 1 of the planned year of entry.

College of Saint Mary MSPAS admission requirements Current graduate PA catalog prerequisite coursework and admission policies · Checked 2026-09-24
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Dates & application steps

Application deadlineNov 1, 2026

Fall 2027 entry: CASPA application submitted by November 1, 2026, 11:59 PM EST (Blue/Submitted). References and transcripts are due December 1, 2026.

Fall 2027 entry
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THE FINANCIAL PICTURE

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Published cost estimate

2026–27 current-rate projection; confirm Fall 2027 entering-cohort tuition
Resident tuitionApproximately $96,234 projected full-program tuition
Nonresident tuitionApproximately $96,234 projected full-program tuition

Projected tuition only using the current published cohort rate; Fall 2027 entering-cohort rate unconfirmed; fees and living costs excluded

Required program feesConfirm with program
Tuition + required feesFull attendance estimate not recorded
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Projected tuition only: $16,039 per semester for the published Class of 2028 cohort × six terms = $96,234. CSM publishes the per-semester rate and three-term years, but has not published this as an exact full-program total for Fall 2027 entrants/Class of 2029. PA program fees ($750/term), technology/university fees ($420/term), and living expenses are excluded; confirm the entering-cohort rate.

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HOW YOU’LL LEARN

Curriculum & clinical training

01Duration not stated

On-campus didactic coursework

Anatomy, physiology, organ-system medicine, pharmacology, patient assessment and clinical skills.

02Duration not stated

Supervised clinical experiences

Rotations include primary care, emergency medicine, surgery and pediatrics; the program reports more than 2,000 supervised clinical hours.

Omaha program: 24 months, 106 credits. The program determines rotation sites and schedules; students may not arrange their own experiences or solicit preceptors.

College of Saint Mary official curriculum source Current published curriculum; cohort-specific dates retained separately · Checked 2026-09-26
WHO STUDIES HERE

The admitted class

Class 2026

Published class statistics
Mean Overall/cumulative GPA3.70
Science-related GPA — not recorded for this profileNot recorded
Mean Patient care hours2,900

Incoming Class 2026 actual overall GPA is 3.7; 3.4 is the benchmark, not the class mean. Direct patient-care experience averages 2,900 hours. Science GPA was not verified. Population: selected/admitted/matriculated students as qualified in note; College of Saint Mary

Compare published cohorts
ClassPublished GPAPublished science-related GPAPublished experience hours
Class 20263.70Mean Overall/cumulative GPANot recordedScience-related GPA — not recorded for this profile2,900Mean Patient care hours

Published class statistics describe the named cohort or population. They are not admission minimums or acceptance probabilities.

College of Saint Mary official source-qualified class profile Class 2026 · Checked 2026-09-26
OUTCOMES & OVERSIGHT

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: 92%

Program reporting year not recorded; direct comparison unavailable.

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

Program reporting period not recorded; direct comparison unavailable.

Accreditation history

Probation
First accreditedMarch 12, 2016
Next reviewJuly 2027

A complete dated action history has not been added to this record.

ARC-PA currently accredited programs — sponsoring-institution directory Directory as retrieved 2026-09-26; scheduled review dates are provisional timing and may change · Checked 2026-09-26
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Rankings & information still to verify

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Unpublished policies and unverified cohort statistics are left open for confirmation.

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