Address & Contact

Our Address

1000 Vermillion St. Athens, WV

GPS

37.42330543880911, -81.0117863868204

Telephone

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Holistic rubric-based review.

Faculty evaluate academic preparedness, motivation, healthcare experience, perseverance, and program fit. MMI format; combined application + interview scores; rolling admissions. Competitive candidates: shadow a variety of PAs, hold significant healthcare experience, and hold GRE 300+.

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Format: Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Where: Virtual or on campus

Concord's PA program FAQ confirms applicants can choose to interview via Zoom or in person, with in-person encouraged but Zoom offered for those traveling long distances, though fast-track applicants must interview in person.

Summarized from Concord 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.

Concord University PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Concord University Physician Assistant Program is to train physician assistants who provide exceptional patient-centered care as part of a collaborative team and who are committed to promoting health and wellness through preventative care and patient education, improving access to healthcare through service to rural and underserved populations, and becoming leaders in their practices and communities.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited StatusProvisional Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Athens, West Virginia
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: August
  • Class Duration: 28 months
  • Class Capacity: 24
  • Seat Deposit: $1,000
  • International StudentsAccepted
  • TOEFL: Check program website

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $84,400 (resident) · $126,400 (nonresident)
  • Resident tuition: $77,000 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $119,000 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: No graduates yet
  • Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: No graduates yet

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: See Program Website
    • Science: See Program Website
  • Prerequisite GPA: See Program Website
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)
  • Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (6-8 cr); Organic Chemistry (3-4 cr, or Biochem); General Biology (4 cr); Anatomy (3-4 cr); Physiology (3-4 cr); Microbiology (3-4 cr); General Psychology (6 cr); Medical Terminology (1-3 cr); College Algebra (3 cr); Statistics (3 cr) — must be completed within 10 (science courses and Medical Terminology only)

EXPERIENCE

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

  • Three letters; at least one must be from a medical professional, preferably a physician assistant

GRE

CASPer

PA-CAT

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