Address & Contact

Our Address

500 Salisbury Street Worcester, Massachusetts 01609

GPS

42.295502, -71.825592

Telephone

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Holistic review weighing overall & prerequisite GPA, direct PCE (hours/setting/role), alignment with program mission (supplemental application weighted heavily), employment/leadership/service, essay, and 3 LORs.

Assumption degree-holders meeting all requirements get a guaranteed interview. Rolling admissions. (assumption.edu PA studies)

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Where: On campus

Candidates attend a full interview day on campus that includes a program overview, facility tour, and Q&A with current students, after which the Admissions Committee decides among accept, waitlist, or decline.

Summarized from Assumption 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.

Assumption University PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the PA Program at Assumption University embodies the principles of Catholic social teaching, emphasizing the value and dignity of human life, compassion, and empathy, preparing our graduates to provide exceptional, ethical, patient-centered care with a focus on life-long learning, leadership, and service to individuals, families, and diverse communities. Our educational environment fosters the development of confident, competent graduates who practice medical care in a collaborative environment.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited StatusProvisional Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: January
  • Class Duration: 28 months
  • Class Capacity: See Program Website
  • Seat Deposit: $1,000
  • International Students: Not Accepted
  • TOEFL: Required

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $132,545
  • Resident tuition: $129,500 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $129,500 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: No graduates yet
  • Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: No graduates yet

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Prereq GPA: 3.0
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: See Program Website
    • Science: See Program Website
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: No Requirement

EXPERIENCE

  • Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 2000

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EVALUATIONS

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