Franklin Pierce University Physician Assistant Program

⚠ Hands-on patient care hours only

Every role on this program’s published qualifying list is hands-on patient care — scribe and pharmacy-tech roles are not listed among the 500 accepted hours.

Verified 2026-07-25 from the program’s own admissions page. Programs word this differently and policies change — confirm directly with the program before counting non-direct hours.

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

CASPA-only (no supplemental); min 3.0 cumulative GPA, 3.2 science GPA, >=500 PCE hours, 3 LORs.

Prerequisites C or better before matriculation; up to two outstanding prerequisites at application. Verified by CASPA before Nov 1.

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Where: On campus

Interviews typically run November through May and, for current cohorts, are conducted on campus rather than virtually — a virtual format was used only for the 2022-2023 cycle.

Summarized from Franklin Pierce 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.

Franklin Pierce University PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Franklin Pierce University Physician Assistant Program is to prepare PAs who demonstrate clinical excellence; embrace diversity, equity and inclusion; advocate for their patients; lead and advance the profession; and serve their communities.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: West Lebanon, NH
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: November
Class Duration: 27 months
Class Capacity: 24
Seat Deposit: $1,000
International Students: Not Accepted
TOEFL: Required

TUITION

Total cost with required fees: $134,838
Resident tuition: $131,463 (excludes program fees)
Nonresident tuition: $131,463 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 97%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

CASPA Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: November
Multiple Start Dates: January and November — January start: apply by January 15, 2027; November start: apply by October 1, 2026. Each cohort has its own CASPA deadline; confirm with the program.
Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Not Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Completed

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.0
Science GPA: 3.2
Average Applicant GPA Accepted Prior Cycle:
- Overall: 3.5
- Science: 3.5
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: No Requirement
Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (8 cr); Organic Chemistry (4 cr, or Biochem); General Biology (4 cr); Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (4 cr); Microbiology (4 cr); Statistics (3 cr) — No expiration (refresher rec if >5 yr)

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE):500

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

3 (Texas Hybrid requires at least one from an MD/DO or PA; New Hampshire suggests diverse sources — professors, employers, co-workers)

GRE

Not Required

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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