251 North Main Street Cedarville, Ohio 45314
39.74691, -83.80994
Current, source-bound PA admissions requirements and program facts.
Driven by a submission to and passion for the Word of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ, the Cedarville University PA Program equips Christ-following graduates through academic excellence, professional distinction, and intentional discipleship to practice medicine to meet the needs of those in their communities. The program integrates the University's core values (love for God, love for others, integrity in conduct, and excellence in effort) and strives to develop in its graduates the key markers of excellence (glorifying God, thinking broadly and deeply, communicating effectively, developing academically and professionally, and engaging for Christ). In summary, our mission is equipping and discipling the next generation of Christian PAs.
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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). (cedarville.edu admission-requirements)
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Program admissions informationThe 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.
Source checked Aug 1, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
Program interview informationReview each course, its lab, and the program’s policies. Your links are planning records; the program decides equivalency.
Courses shown as alternatives in the table are not all required. Confirm the accepted route with the program.
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade | Your coursework |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II2 course(s)Course notes & alternativesTwo separate 3-semester-credit courses; each within 7 years of matriculation. Labs are encouraged but not required. Non-traditional learning alternatives not accepted. Six credits total across the two required courses. | 6Semester credits | Preferred | B- | |
General ChemistryCourse notes & alternatives6 credits total; individual course count not stated. No expiration. Labs encouraged but not required; selected non-traditional alternatives may be considered. | 6Semester credits | Preferred | B- | |
| Organic Chemistry1 course(s) One 3-credit course within 7 years of matriculation; Biochemistry is an alternative. Labs encouraged but not required. | 3Semester credits | Preferred | B- | |
| Biochemistry1 course(s) One 3-credit course within 7 years of matriculation; Organic Chemistry is an alternative. Labs encouraged but not required. | 3Semester credits | Preferred | B- | |
Microbiology1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesOne 3-credit course within 7 years of matriculation. Lab encouraged, not required. | 3Semester credits | Preferred | B- | |
General Psychology1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesOne course; no expiration. | 3Semester credits | Not specified | B- | |
Upper-level Psychology (Abnormal, Lifespan, or Developmental)1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesOne course beyond general psychology; within 7 years of matriculation. | 3Semester credits | Not specified | B- | |
Statistics1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesOne course; no expiration. | 3Semester credits | Not specified | B- | |
Medical Terminology1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesOne credit; no expiration. A certificate of completion or other non-traditional alternative may be considered. | 1Semester credits | Not specified | B- |
Qualifying GPA minimum is 3.0, calculated as the higher of CASPA overall baccalaureate GPA or Cedarville replacement GPA over the last 40 credit hours. Prerequisite GPA is calculated from best completion but has no published minimum. Labs encouraged, not required. Up to two prerequisites may be non-graded. No patient-care minimum; recommended 750 paid or 1,000 volunteer hours.
When courses must be complete: Prerequisites by Dec 31 before matriculation; up to 9 credits may be outstanding at application with a plan, evidence due Feb 1. CASPA verified by Mar 1 for following May start.
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$50,691 program + $44,264 program · Current published rate; future rates may change
Basis: $50,691 program + $44,264 program · current-rate projection · high confidence
Cedarville publishes $50,691 in Year 1 and $44,264 in Year 2 direct program charges, totaling $94,955. Living costs are separate.
On-campus organ-system instruction, clinical skills and interprofessional ethics education.
Nine four-week rotations include seven core specialties and two electives, alongside clinical foundations and master’s seminars.
24 months over six semesters. Rotations may be outside southwest Ohio; the program assigns sites and students cover associated travel and lodging.
Cohort year and experience averages need verification.
Class averages describe an admitted cohort. They are not minimums or acceptance probabilities.
Graduate outcomes
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