Hardin – Simmons University Physician Assistant Program

Hardin – Simmons University PA Program Mission Statement

The Hardin-Simmons University Physician Assistant program is dedicated to academic excellence in medical education. Our mission is to develop and prepare compassionate, professional PA providers who are committed to life-long leadership, learning, and community service. Our graduates will work as part of the healthcare team to deliver exceptional healthcare to rural West Texas and under-served communities worldwide.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: Abilene, Texas
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: August
• Class Duration: 27 months
• Class Capacity: 30 students
• Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
• Seat Deposit: $1,200
• International Students: Not Accepted
• TOEFL: Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $108,000
• Nonresident tuition: $108,000

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 93%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 97%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: October
• Supplemental Application: Not Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Verified 
  
• Fee: Nil

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.0
• Science GPA: 3.0
• Prereq GPA: No Minimum
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
  • Overall: 3.69
  • Science: 3.61
• Prerequisite GPA: See Program Website
• Prerequisite completion: See Program Website

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours: Not Required

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Recommended 
• No Specified Hours

EVALUATIONS

• Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)

GRE

• GRE Not Required

CASPer

• CASPer Not Required
• For more information on CASPer click here

PA-CAT

• PA-CAT Required
• For more information on PA-CAT click here

PAEA Program Directory

• PAEA PA Program Directory Link