Howard University Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

GPA/science GPA, LORs, PCE (800 hrs within 7 yrs); preference: military veterans/reservists/dependents, Howard grads, HBCU grads.

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Format: Varies by cycle Where: Virtual or on campus

Interview day includes an on-site writing assignment on a health care topic, a panel interview with admissions committee members, alumni, advisory board members, preceptors and faculty, and a group round table with the program director. In-person is preferred; virtual is reviewed for extenuating circumstances.

Summarized from Howard 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.

Howard University PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Howard University Physician Assistant Program is to educate and cultivate compassionate, competent, and culturally diverse physician assistants committed to increasing access to health care in medically underserved communities. The program will provide an exceptional educational opportunity and experience for professional and ethical students of high academic potential, with an emphasis on Black students and other underrepresented minorities in medicine. The program faculty is dedicated to preparing, empowering, and training healthcare professionals who are inclusive in their delivery of care to meet the needs and improve healthcare disparities in diverse populations.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Provisional Accreditation
Campus Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: August
Class Duration: 27 months
Class Capacity: 20
Seat Deposit: See Program Website
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required

TUITION

Total cost with required fees: $125,960
Resident tuition: $117,202 (excludes program fees)
Nonresident tuition: $117,202 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 87%See Program Website
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: No 5-year average yet

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: December
Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Not Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Verified

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.0
Science GPA: 3.0
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 year(s)
Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry; Organic Chemistry (req or Biochem cr); General Biology; Anatomy; Physiology; Microbiology; General Psychology; Social Science; Medical Terminology; Statistics — must be completed within 7 (science prereqs)

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 800

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)

GRE

Not Required

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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