Address & Contact

Our Address

St. John's University 175-05 Horace Harding Expy, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365, United States

GPS

40.73952341005278, -73.7949210975866

Telephone

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Preference given to higher cumulative science GPA and no more than one repeat of a prerequisite course to achieve the minimum C grade.

Required interview (in-person or virtual). Competitive applicants typically exceed minimum GPA and PCE requirements.

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 or on campus

You may choose an in-person or a virtual interview, and the program states plainly that the choice has no impact on the admission decision. Interviews begin in late summer or early fall and all decisions are communicated by May 1.

Summarized from St. John’s University (formerly SVCMC)’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.

St. John’s University (formerly SVCMC) PA Program Mission Statement

The St. John’s University Physician Assistant program utilizes a student-centered approach to provide learners with the necessary academic, clinical, professional and interpersonal skills to function competently, confidently, compassionately and efficiently as primary care practitioners. Students are sensitized to the diversity of health care needs and the impact of socioeconomic factors on healthcare, to promote non-discrimination and inspire graduates to provide high quality, cost-effective, compassionate and accessible care to underserved patients in urban communities.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Queens, New York
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: September
  • Class Duration: 30 months
  • Class Capacity: 75 students
  • Seat Deposit: $1,500 nonrefundable deposit
  • International Students: Accepted
  • TOEFL: Required for international students / non-native English speakers (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Cambridge, or Duolingo accepted; testing code 2799)

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $160,290
  • Resident tuition: $157,740 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $157,740 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 91%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Prereq GPA: No Minimum
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 5 year(s)
  • Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (8 cr); Biochemistry (3 cr); General Biology (8 cr); Anatomy (3.5 cr); Physiology (3.5 cr); Microbiology (3 cr); General Psychology (3 cr); English (3 cr); College Algebra (3 cr); Statistics (3 cr) — must be completed within 10 years

EXPERIENCE

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

  • 3 letters of recommendation required; at least one from a healthcare professional/supervisor verifying PCE hours

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