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Address & Contact

Our Address

5600 City Avenue Philadelphia, PA

GPS

39.99361168790095, -75.23944499495516

Telephone

(610) 660-1000

Email

[email protected]

Web

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✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

cGPA/prereq GPA 3.20; 350 PCE; 3 LORs (science prof, supervisor, free choice); holistic (>=100 hrs shadowing, community service, grad degree, military/veteran/Peace Corps noted); interview day with writing + group activity.

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: Virtual or on campus

Saint Joseph's interview day includes an individual interview with a PA Admissions Committee member, a written essay prompt, and a problem-solving group activity with other applicants, and the committee offers applicants a choice of in-person or virtual interview options with no stated preference.

Summarized from Saint Joseph’s 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.

Saint Joseph’s University PA Program Mission Statement

The Mission of the Saint Joseph’s University Physician Assistant Program is to educate future physician assistants with a foundation in equitable, person-centered, evidence-based care, with a focus on primary care (family medicine), interprofessional healthcare, and an exposure to underserved and diverse populations.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $111,562
  • Resident tuition: $110,314 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $110,314 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 97%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: No 5-year average yet — only FOUR graduating cohorts (2022-2025); 82% first-time across them (114/139)

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.2
  • Science GPA: 3.2
  • Prereq GPA: 3.2
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)
  • Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (8 cr); Organic Chemistry (4 cr, or Biochem); General Biology (8 cr); Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (4 cr); Microbiology (4 cr); General Psychology (3 cr); Medical Terminology (1 cr); Statistics (3 cr) — must be completed within 10 years

EXPERIENCE

  • Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 350

SHADOWING

  • Recommended - a 100-hour figure exists but is explicitly NOT a requirement: 'this screening includes highlighting whether or not the applicant has a graduate degree, whether or not applicants have at least 100 hours of shadowing and science GPA. None of these screening components are required but are utilized in the subsequent holistic review of the application.' Reinforced under 'Preferred Candidates': 'While the following are not required, during the holistic review process, additional consideration is made if the applicant has ... shadowing experience ...'. DO NOT promote the 100 into Shadowing Hours Required - it is attached to not-required wording.

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