Drury University Physician Assistant Program
Springfield, Missouri · Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Tuition + fees $111,810
Class of 2029 · Fall 2027 entry
A closer look
A Springfield PA program with cadaver-based anatomy, clinical simulation and a focus on serving southwest Missouri.
Mission & approach
Prepares PAs to practice evidence-based medicine and contribute to healthier communities in southwest Missouri and beyond.
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What this program looks for in applicants
Holistic review includes academics, recommendations, personal statement, interview and writing exercise. Additional consideration for military service, Missouri first-generation applicants, Drury affiliation, leadership/athletics and volunteering. These are preferences, not requirements. PA recommendation preferred.
Summarized from the program’s admissions information. Confirm current selection criteria with the program.
Program admissions informationHow this program interviews
In-person interview and writing exercise. The program states decisions within two weeks; a nonrefundable $1,000 deposit is due within two weeks of acceptance.
Source checked Sep 12, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
Program interview informationAdmissions & prerequisites
Admission requirements
Prerequisite coursework
Credits (semester or quarter not specified)Review each course, its lab, and the program’s policies. Your links are planning records; the program decides equivalency.
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade |
|---|---|---|---|
General chemistry I + IICourse notes & alternativesAt least 3 credits in each course. | 6 totalCredits (semester or quarter not specified) | Preferred | C |
| Organic chemistry OR biochemistry One course satisfies this alternative. | 3Credits (semester or quarter not specified) | Not specified | C |
| Microbiology | 3Credits (semester or quarter not specified) | Preferred | C |
| Anatomy Take separate Anatomy and Physiology courses, or a two-semester combined A&P sequence totaling at least 6 credits. The main admissions page does not say whether labs are required; the FAQ says A&P labs are preferred. | 3Credits (semester or quarter not specified) | Preferred | C |
| Physiology Covered by the combined A&P option above; it is not an extra requirement. | 3Credits (semester or quarter not specified) | Preferred | C |
| Psychology | 3Credits (semester or quarter not specified) | Not specified | C |
| Genetics | 3Credits (semester or quarter not specified) | Not specified | C |
| Statistics | 3Credits (semester or quarter not specified) | Not specified | C |
| Medical terminology | 1Credits (semester or quarter not specified) | Not specified | C |
Policies that can change your plan
- Minimum course grade
- C / 2.0; C− not accepted
- Course age — confirm
- Drury's FAQ says all prerequisite courses must be taken within the last ten years, and recommends anatomy and physiology within the last seven years. Its prerequisites page recommends finishing prerequisites within the past 7 years for the strongest preparation.
- Online courses
- Accepted; the policy on online labs is not published — check with the program.
- Credit by exam not accepted: AP, CLEP, IB, ACE, and AICE
- Not accepted for prerequisites
- Outstanding coursework
- Up to 2 courses at application
- Other credit policies
- Pass/fail and community-college specifics need confirmation
When courses must be complete: Finish prerequisite courses and bachelor’s degree by June 1 of matriculation year; send final prerequisite transcripts by July 1.
Dates & application steps
The How to Apply page lists March 1, 2027 alongside older cycle wording, and the FAQ lists January 15, 2026. Confirm the correct date for your cycle with admissions.
All required prerequisite courses must be done by June 1 of the year you start. For the class starting August 2027.
The page also contains older cycle labels; confirm which class you are applying to.
Know what the total includes
Published cost estimate
Class of 2029 · Fall 2027 entryConfirm rates for your entering cohort
Published estimate: $111,810 in direct costs, $3,875 in indirect costs, and $45,472 in personal expenses, including a $6,000 clinical travel and housing allowance. The Fall 2026 cohort has different costs.
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These fees are already included in the totals above. The $1,000 nonrefundable seat deposit is not added again; confirm with the program how it is credited.
Curriculum & clinical training
Didactic study
73 graduate credits in medical science, examination and clinical skills.
Clinical training
42 credits, including nine five-week rotations: seven core and two electives.
Summative assessment
Knowledge and skills assessment after didactic and clinical phases.
115 graduate credits over the published 27-month program. Drury arranges required clinical placements; suggested placements are not guaranteed. No advanced standing.
The admitted class
Class of 2027
Published class statisticsCompare published cohorts
| Class | Published GPA | Published science-related GPA | Published experience hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.47 | Not recorded | 3,559 |
| 2026 | 3.54 | Not recorded | 3,194 |
| 2027 | 3.60 | Not recorded | 2,197 |
Drury's second published GPA is the prerequisite GPA, not a science GPA. Historical figures: 2025 entering class of 30, 28 graduates, 6.7% attrition.
Published class statistics describe the named cohort or population. They are not admission minimums or acceptance probabilities.
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: 86%
Graduating class 2025: 24 of 28 first-time takers passed (86%, rounded); NCCPA report August 20, 2026. No five-year series yet.
- Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: Not available yet
No 5-year average yet
Five-year first-time results are not yet available.
Accreditation history
Provisional- July 2026Provisional status; reporting required
ARC-PA documented compliance concerns and required further reporting. See ARC-PA's current accreditation history for the full action.
- January 2026Provisional monitoring
Accreditation-Provisional continued following monitoring.
- March 2023First accredited
Initial Accreditation-Provisional.
Sources you can open
Links to the program’s own pages and the official directories we use.
- ARC-PA Drury accreditation history
- ARC-PA currently accredited programs — sponsoring-institution directory
- Drury PA program
- Drury program contact
- Drury class profile and attrition
- Drury application timeline
- Drury FAQ
- Drury PA curriculum
- Drury admissions and prerequisites
- Drury published program costs
- Drury admission requirements
- Drury NCCPA PANCE report
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