Address & Contact
Our Address
Frostburg State University 24 North Walnut Street Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
GPS
39.65817, -78.92836
Telephone
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants
PREFERENCE to applicants with: volunteer >=2 hrs/week (>=96 hrs/12 months); permanent address in medically underserved/shortage/rural areas; Maryland address; graduation from a regional institution within 120 miles; mission alignment. Min prereq GPA 3.0. 500 PCE hours + 8 hrs PA shadowing; preference for PCE requiring advanced training/licensure.
Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.
Frostburg State University PA Program Mission Statement
The Mission of the Frostburg State University’s Physician Assistant Program is to educate students in compassionate patient-centered care. Students will learn best practices, use innovative technology, and work in interprofessional teams to deliver quality care, particularly in rural and medically underserved areas in Maryland and beyond. Frostburg State University Physician Assistant graduates will have a commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and community service.
PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
- Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
- Campus Location: Hagerstown, Maryland
- Degrees Offered: Masters
- Class Start Month: May
- Class Duration: 24 months
- Class Capacity: 25 students
- Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
- Seat Deposit: $1,500
- International Students: Accepted
- TOEFL: Required
TUITION
- Resident tuition: $77,104
- Nonresident tuition: $103,102
PANCE PASS RATE
- First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
- Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 78%
APPLICATION INFORMATION
- Caspa Participant: Yes
- Application Deadline: November
- Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Required
- CASPA Deadline Type: Verified by deadline
- Fee: $45
GPA
- Overall GPA: 3.0
- Science GPA: 3.0
- Prereq GPA: 3.0
- Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
- Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)
EXPERIENCE
- Healthcare Experience Hours: 500
SHADOWING
EVALUATIONS
- Two recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)
GRE
- See Program Website
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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