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University of Mount Union Physician Assisant Studies Program, 1972 Clark Avenue Alliance, OH 44601

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PROGRAM PROFILE

University of Mount Union Physician Assistant Program

Alliance, Ohio · Masters

Application deadline Oct 1, 2026Passed · Must be received by this date
Tuition $105,000Same for residents and nonresidents
Tuition + fees $110,300
Published full-program estimate for the 2027 entering cohort
Class size 40 students
Program length 27 monthsFull program
GRE requirement RequiredGRE General Test required; scores must be no more than three years old; no minimum score.
Patient-care minimum No required minimumPreferred, not required; no minimum. Patient care experience is preferred but not required; no numeric minimum.
Overall GPA minimum 3.003.0 overall GPA minimum.
Science GPA minimum 3.003.0 science GPA minimum.
PANCE pass rate 92%First-time pass rateFive-year first-time: 93%
U.S. News PA rank #159 (tie)2025 PA edition · Peer-assessed reputation
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THE PROGRAM

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An Ohio PA program integrating medical science, clinical skills, and supervised practice in a collaborative liberal-arts university setting.

On campus27 months40 students

Mission & approach

The mission of the University of Mount Union Physician Assistant Studies Program is to educate knowledgeable, competent, and compassionate physician assistants who, under physician supervision, provide patient care with professionalism and integrity.

Gallaher Hall at the University of Mount Union, home of physician assistant studies
Gallaher Hall — verified home of University of Mount Union physician assistant studies. Source: University of Mount Union.
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Admissions insights

What this program looks for in applicants

Preference for GRE >50th percentile per section, applicants exceeding the 40-hr PA shadowing minimum, and patient-care experience. Bachelor's + interview required.

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Program admissions information

How this program interviews

On-campus

Competitive applicants are invited to a one-day interview process held on the Mount Union campus, with applicants responsible for their own travel expenses. Acceptance notification follows within 90 days of the interview.

Source checked Aug 1, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.

Program interview information
YOUR STARTING POINT

Admissions & prerequisites

Admission requirements

GRERequiredGRE General Test required; scores must be no more than three years old; no minimum score.
Patient carePreferred, not required; no minimumPatient care experience is preferred but not required; no numeric minimum.
Overall GPA3.0 overall GPA minimum.
Science GPA3.0 science GPA minimum.
Recommendations3 letters · physician or PAThree recommendations are required, including one from a practicing physician or PA.
International applicantsAccepted with conditionsInternational applicants may apply with a course-by-course foreign transcript evaluation and required immigration documentation.
English proficiencyConditionalCitizens of non-English-speaking countries must submit TOEFL; the minimum iBT score is 100.

Prerequisite coursework

Semester credits unless noted

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Choose one complete option in each group

Courses shown as alternatives in the table are not all required. Confirm the accepted route with the program.

  • Biology I and II with labs or upper-level Biology coursework: General Biology I and II with labs OR Upper-level Biology coursework
  • A&P sequence or separate Anatomy and Physiology: Human A&P I and II with labs OR Human Anatomy with lab + Human Physiology with lab
CourseCreditsLabMin grade
English Composition
Course notes & alternatives

3-4 credits.

3Semester credits unless notedNot requiredC
General Psychology
Course notes & alternatives

3-4 credits.

3Semester credits unless notedNot requiredC
General Biology I and II with labs2 course(s)

Two-course route.

8Semester credits unless notedRequiredC
Upper-level Biology coursework2 course(s)

Alternative biology route; program determines accepted courses and lab equivalence.

8Semester credits unless notedNot specifiedC
Human A&P I and II with labs2 course(s)8Semester credits unless notedRequiredC
Human Anatomy with lab4Semester credits unless notedRequiredC
Human Physiology with lab4Semester credits unless notedRequiredC
Genetics
Course notes & alternatives

2-4 credits.

2Semester credits unless notedNot specifiedC
Inorganic/Principles of Chemistry with lab
Course notes & alternatives

3-4 credits.

3Semester credits unless notedRequiredC
Organic Chemistry I with lab
Course notes & alternatives

3-4 credits.

3Semester credits unless notedRequiredC
Elementary Statistics or Biostatistics
Course notes & alternatives

3-4 credits; Calculus does not substitute.

3Semester credits unless notedNot requiredC
Microbiology with lab4Semester credits unless notedRequiredC
Medical Terminology proficiency
Course notes & alternatives

Orientation proficiency exam; failed exam requires self-directed course.

Not publishedSemester credits unless notedNot requiredNot specified

Policies that can change your plan

Medical terminology
Orientation proficiency exam instead of a prerequisite course; confirm if a course is needed.
Biology route
Upper-level Biology may replace General Biology I/II with program approval.

Science and Math prerequisites must be within ten years. Medical Terminology is tested at orientation; if the exam is failed, a course is required. Upper-level Biology coursework may replace the I/II sequence, subject to program review.

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Dates & application steps

Application deadlineOct 1, 2026 · Passed

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2026–2027
THE FINANCIAL PICTURE

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Published cost estimate

Published full-program estimate for the 2027 entering cohort
Resident tuition$105,000 published full-program tuition
Nonresident tuition$105,000 published full-program tuition

Published nonresident full-program tuition

Required program fees$5,300
Tuition + required feesExcludes living and other expenses
$110,300

Full-program tuition and required fees for the 2027 entering cohort (tuition fixed for the whole program; fees subject to change annually). Living, travel, insurance, and personal expenses may be additional.

HOW YOU’LL LEARN

Curriculum & clinical training

0115 months

Didactic education

Lectures, interactive instruction, laboratories and seminars build clinical knowledge and skills.

0212 months

Clinical education

Primarily in-person supervised rotations include four-week blocks, end-of-rotation work and professional-development seminars.

The Alliance-based Mount Union program spans 27 months; research work extends through the curriculum.

WHO STUDIES HERE

The admitted class

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OUTCOMES & OVERSIGHT

The program’s track record

Graduate outcomes

PANCE pass rates

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  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 92%
  • Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 93%

Accreditation history

Continued
First accreditedSeptember 5, 2008
Next reviewJanuary 2028
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