Northwestern College Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Interview assesses understanding of the PA profession, understanding of the NWC PA Program, interpersonal skills, commitment to learning, self-awareness, critical thinking/problem solving, cultural competency

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Format: One-on-one and group Where: On campus

Interview day includes both individual and group interviews plus a campus tour, a didactic student panel, and a clinical panel, all held in person on the Orange City, Iowa campus. For 2026, interview dates are September 11, 18, and 25, with admission decisions communicated within six weeks of the interview.

Summarized from Northwestern College’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.

Northwestern College PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Northwestern College Physician Assistant Program is to equip faith-filled providers with exceptional medical education to serve in all communities with an emphasis on rural and underserved populations with excellence, integrity, and compassion.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Orange City, Iowa
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: May
Class Duration: 27 months
Class Capacity: 32
Seat Deposit: $500 non-refundable tuition deposit (due within 7 days of acceptance)
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required

TUITION

Total cost with required fees: $98,055
Resident tuition: $93,960 (excludes program fees)
Nonresident tuition: $93,960 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 92

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: September
Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Verified by deadline
Fee: $50

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.3
Science GPA: 3.3
Prereq GPA: 3.0
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B- required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 5 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 500 Hours

SHADOWING

16 hours with a PA (8 required by application)

EVALUATIONS

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

GRE

Not Required

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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