Hawai’i Pacific University Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Holistic MMI; science GPA emphasis; high-acuity PCE; Hawaii resident / HI HS or college grad / disadvantaged-status preference; service to underserved.

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

HPU invites a select number of candidates to a virtual MMI-format interview based on their application screening scores and ranking.

Summarized from Hawai’i Pacific 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.

Hawai’i Pacific University PA Program Mission Statement

Educate the next generation of physician assistants by engaging students who are dedicated to advancing health equity and delivering an innovative educational model that reduces barriers for PA learners. We are committed to preparing students to deliver high quality patient-centered care to the Hawaiian island communities and medically underserved populations across the nation.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Provisional Accreditation
Campus Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: January
Class Duration: 24 months
Class Capacity: 30
Seat Deposit: $800
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Check program website

TUITION

Total cost with required fees: $123,472
Resident tuition: $115,392 (excludes program fees)
Nonresident tuition: $115,392 (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

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: August
Program Delivery: Hybrid — online/distance coursework combined with required on-campus or in-person components. Confirm the exact in-person requirements with the program.
Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Not Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Received by deadline (app + transcripts + 2 references)

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.0
Science GPA: 3.0
Prereq GPA: No Minimum
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 (8 cr); Organic Chemistry (3 cr); Biochemistry (3 cr); General Biology (8 cr); Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (4 cr); Microbiology (4 cr); General Psychology (3 cr); Statistics (3 cr) — must be completed within 10 (science prereqs)

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 500

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Not Required

EVALUATIONS

Two letters required; at least one should come from a health care experience supervisor

GRE

Not Required

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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