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Address & Contact

Our Address

University of Detroit Mercy 4001 West McNichols Road CHP 115 Detroit, MI 48221-3038

GPS

42.416163657491, -83.154212801446

Telephone

313-993-1208

Email

[email protected]

Web

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✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Reviews COMPLETED applications only.

Min cumulative undergrad GPA 3.0; 6 specific prerequisites each grade >=3.0 within 6 yrs; GRE >=291; CASPer; 1000 hrs healthcare/helping experience; 2 professional recs (prefer >=1 from a PA/physician). Interview by invitation. Additional consideration for Detroit Mercy undergrads, veterans, under-served communities, and underrepresented minorities.

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 interview Where: On campus

Personal interviews are by invitation only and the class is chosen from among those interviewed. The program publishes an unusually explicit list of what it assesses: professional attitude and aptitude, understanding of PA practice, motivation for serving disadvantaged populations, prior experience in helping professions, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, personal integrity and maturity, and leadership potential.

Summarized from University of Detroit Mercy’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-07-26. Interview formats and dates change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you make travel plans. See the program’s interview page.

University of Detroit PA Program Mission Statement

The University of Detroit Mercy Physician Assistant Program mission is to produce highly ethical, clinically competent medical professionals thoroughly prepared to deliver quality care and dedicated to serve diverse and underserved populations.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Detroit, Michigan
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: August
  • Class Duration: 24 months
  • Class Capacity: 60 months
  • Seat Deposit: $1,000 (non-refundable, due 2 weeks after offer)
  • International Students: Accepted
  • TOEFL: Required
  • Direct Entry / Dual Degree: Yes (BS-MS) — Accelerated Five-Year BS Biology + MS Physician Assistant, freshman entry. Distinct from the separate 4-year Pre-PA route, which offers only a guaranteed interview.

TUITION

  • Resident tuition: $117,372 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $117,372 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 94%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 92%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Prereq GPA: 3.0
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.71
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 6 year(s)
  • Prerequisite Coursework: Physiology; Microbiology; Developmental Psychology; Statistics; Ethics — must be completed within 6 years

EXPERIENCE

SHADOWING

  • PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

GRE

  • Required (min combined 291; waived if completed US graduate degree GPA >=3.0; code GI 0509)

CASPer

  • CASPer Required (since 2023-2024 cycle via Acuity Insights; Duet NOT required)
  • For more information on CASPer click here

PA-CAT

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