Address & Contact
Our Address
590 N. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA
GPS
34.08156, -118.29123
Telephone
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants
Faculty decisions after group + multiple mini interviews and a writing station (virtual). cGPA 3.0 and BCP/prereq GPA 3.0 minimums; B- or better in all prerequisites.
Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.
★ Straight From the Program — 2026 PAEA Virtual Admissions Fair
The admissions team encouraged applicants to apply as soon as the cycle opens, provided prerequisites are complete or a clear completion plan is in place. Clinical rotations take place in the second year and are based in the Los Angeles area, so think realistically in advance about commuting, relocation and housing. On experience, the team said direct interaction with patients is the key factor, but the actual responsibilities of the role — not the job title — determine whether it counts. Interviews are conducted by the program’s own PA faculty and staff.
Shared by this program’s admissions team at the PAEA Virtual PA Admissions Fair on July 11, 2026, and paraphrased here. Admissions guidance changes between cycles — always confirm requirements, deadlines and prerequisites on the program’s official website.
West Coast University – California PA Program Mission Statement
The West Coast University Physician Assistant Program – California provides an intentionally immersive learning environment focused on clinical and cultural competence, personal wellness and insight, and ethical responsibility. Through our unique approach to transformational education and student support, we prepare medical professionals to demonstrate competent compassionate person-centric care with respect and equity to all communities served.
PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
- Accredited Status: Provisional Accreditation
- Campus Location: North Hollywood, California
- Degrees Offered: Masters
- Class Start Month: January
- Class Duration: 24 months
- Class Capacity: 50
- Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
- Seat Deposit: $250
- International Students: Not Accepted
- TOEFL: See Program Website
TUITION
- Resident tuition: $110,052
- Nonresident tuition: $110,052
PANCE PASS RATE
- First-time PANCE pass rate: 64%
- Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: See Program Website
APPLICATION INFORMATION
- Caspa Participant: Yes
- Application Deadline: November
- Multiple Start Dates: January and August — January start: apply by November 1, 2026; August start: apply by November 1, 2026. Each cohort has its own CASPA deadline; confirm with the program.
- 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: Not Required
- CASPA Deadline Type: Completed
GPA
- Overall GPA: 3.0
- Science GPA: 3.0
- Prereq GPA: 3.0
- Prerequisite GPA: See Program Website
- Prerequisite completion: No Requirement
EXPERIENCE
- Healthcare Experience Hours: 0
SHADOWING
EVALUATIONS
- Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)
GRE
- See Program Website
CASPer
- CASPer Not Required
- For more information on CASPer click here
PA-CAT
- PA-CAT Not Required
- For more information on PA-CAT click here
