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Address & Contact

Our Address

River Forest, Illinois

GPS

41.895, -87.81389

Telephone

708-524-6369

Email

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✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Holistic review.

Must clear minimum screening (3.0 cumulative and 3.0 science GPA, 750 PCE hours, 3 LORs, U.S. bachelor’s). Most competitive applicants significantly exceed minimum PCE hours (~2,400-3,600) and have high GPAs (~3.8). Added consideration for URiM, economically/environmentally disadvantaged, first-generation, U.S. military veterans, and current Dominican students/alumni. PA shadowing (45 hrs) and GRE >50th percentile viewed favorably but not required. Virtual interviews rolling from June.

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Where: Virtual

Dominican's PA program how-to-apply page confirms that all interviews for selected candidates are conducted virtually via Zoom, but it does not describe whether the interview follows an MMI, panel, or individual format.

Summarized from Dominican University (IL)’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.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: River Forest, Illinois
  • Degrees Offered: Master of Medical Science (MMS)
  • Class Start Month: January (Spring semester)
  • Class Duration: 24 months
  • Class Capacity: 30 students
  • Seat Deposit: $1,500 non-refundable (credited toward tuition at matriculation)
  • International Students: No — a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited US institution is required; international degrees not accepted
  • TOEFL: Check program website

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $120,175
  • Resident tuition: $116,918 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $116,918 (excludes program fees)
  • Tuition note: $116,918 (tuition, $1,103/cr; total 24-mo COA ~$216,499)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 90%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 90%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

  • Application Deadline: August 1, 2026
  • Supplemental Application: Not Required
  • CASPA Deadline Type: Submitted by deadline
  • Fee: None
  • Rolling Admission: Yes

GPA

  • Overall GPA: Minimum 3.0
  • Science GPA: Minimum 3.0
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.86 average overall GPA (Class of 2027); 3.83 (Class of 2026)
  • Prerequisite completion: 7 years — science prerequisite coursework must be completed within seven years of class start date
  • Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (7 cr); Organic Chemistry (4 cr); Biochemistry (3 cr); Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (3 cr); Microbiology (4 cr); Genetics (3 cr); General Psychology (3 cr, or Dev Psych or Abnormal Psych); Medical Terminology (1 cr); Statistics (3 cr) — must be completed within 7 (science prereqs)

EXPERIENCE

  • Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 750

EVALUATIONS

  • 3 minimum (recommended: a professor, a supervisor, and a certified practicing PA)

GRE

CASPer

  • Check program website
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PA-CAT

  • Check program website
  • For more information on PA-CAT click here
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