Cedarville University PA Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Admissions Committee reviews via four lenses: Cognitive/Academic Preparation, Non-cognitive/Personal Attributes, Healthcare Experience, and Community Service.

Seeks science-curriculum readiness, adequate healthcare experience, consistent commitment to Christian discipleship/service, and personal qualities for medicine. Rewards underrepresented/diversifying backgrounds (educationally/economically disadvantaged, rural/medically underserved, ministry-minded, second-career, veterans, collegiate athletes, immigrant US citizens, those with active medical licensure).

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

The on-campus interview day includes a small-group discussion with written reflections on spiritual topics, an individual interview with a principal faculty member, a second individual interview with faculty or a community healthcare provider, and a group interview.

Summarized from Cedarville 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.

Cedarville University University PA Program Mission Statement

California Baptist University believes each person has been created for a purpose. CBU helps students understand and engage this purpose by providing a Christ-centered educational experience that integrates academics with spiritual and social development opportunities. Graduates are challenged to become individuals whose skills, integrity and sense of purpose glorify God and distinguish them in the workplace and in the world.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Provisional Accreditation
Campus Location: Cedarville, Ohio
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: May
Class Duration: 24 months
Class Capacity: 30
Seat Deposit: $500
International Students: Not Accepted
TOEFL: Required

TUITION

Total cost with required fees: $94,955
Resident tuition: $90,090 (excludes program fees)
Nonresident tuition: $90,090 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 85%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: No 5-year average yet

APPLICATION INFORMATION

CASPA Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: March
Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Not Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Verified by deadline
Fee: None

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.0
Science GPA: 3.0
Prereq GPA : 2.70
Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.71
- Science: See Program Website
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B- required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): Recommended

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Not Required

EVALUATIONS

Three required: a professional colleague/supervisor, an academic professor/mentor, and a Christian leader/mentor who has known you 6+ months

GRE

Not Required

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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