Arcadia University – Delaware Campus Physician Assistant Program
Newark, Delaware · Master's degree
Fees not published
Projected full-program tuition at the Summer 2026 entering-class rate
A closer look
This is the Christiana, Delaware campus of Arcadia's 24-month PA program. It shares admissions requirements with the Glenside campus and enrolls up to 49 students.
Mission & approach
The mission of the Arcadia Physician Assistant Program is to successfully educate compassionate and highly qualified medical professionals who are patient-centered and lifelong learners.
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What this program looks for in applicants
Holistic review of full CASPA application incl. essays and experiences; values community engagement, leadership, and clinical/shadowing experience. Rolling admissions - early application encouraged. Min 200 patient-care hours; GRE/MCAT not required nor considered. (arcadia.edu PA admission)
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Program admissions informationHow this program interviews
Arcadia does not conduct interviews, in-person or virtual, as part of PA admissions; applicants are evaluated through their essays and CASPA application materials instead.
Source checked Aug 1, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
Program interview informationAdmissions & prerequisites
Admission requirements
Prerequisite coursework
Credits per course aren't set by the program.Review each course, its lab, and the program’s policies. Your links are planning records; the program decides equivalency.
Courses shown as alternatives in the table are not all required. Confirm the accepted route with the program.
- Anatomy and physiology route: Human anatomy with lab + Human physiology with lab OR A&P I and II with labs
- Three chemistry courses including organic chemistry: Two chemistry courses with labs + Organic chemistry with lab OR One chemistry course with lab + Biochemistry as one chemistry elective + Organic chemistry with lab
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human anatomy with lab1 course(s) A full semester of anatomy, or A&P I in a two-course sequence. Credits per semester are not fixed by the program. | Not publishedCredits per course aren't set by the program. | Required | C |
| Human physiology with lab1 course(s) A full semester of physiology or A&P II in the two-course sequence. | Not publishedCredits per course aren't set by the program. | Required | C |
| A&P I and II with labs2 course(s) Alternative to separate anatomy and physiology; transcript equivalence requires review. | Not publishedCredits per course aren't set by the program. | Required | C |
Microbiology with lab1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesIncluded among five biological-science courses with labs. | Not publishedCredits per course aren't set by the program. | Required | C |
Two additional biological-science courses with labs2 course(s)Course notes & alternativesCompletes the five-course biology total; acceptable subjects require program review. | Not publishedCredits per course aren't set by the program. | Required | C |
| Two chemistry courses with labs2 course(s) Together with organic chemistry, this meets the three chemistry courses with labs. Biochemistry may replace one chemistry course only under the condition in the program FAQ. | Not publishedCredits per course aren't set by the program. | Required | C |
| One chemistry course with lab1 course(s) Used only for the conditional chemistry-plus-biochemistry route. It cannot also count toward a biology requirement. | Not publishedCredits per course aren't set by the program. | Required | C |
| Biochemistry as one chemistry elective1 course(s) May count as one chemistry course if five additional biological-science courses are completed; lab and course equivalence require program confirmation. | Not publishedCredits per course aren't set by the program. | Not specified | C |
| Organic chemistry with lab1 course(s) At least one semester within three required chemistry courses. | Not publishedCredits per course aren't set by the program. | Required | C |
Psychology1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesOne course. University does not state a lab requirement. | Not publishedCredits per course aren't set by the program. | Not specified | C |
Statistics1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesOne course. | Not publishedCredits per course aren't set by the program. | Not specified | C |
Policies that can change your plan
- International eligibility
- Yes, with conditions. Non-U.S. citizens may apply. Education outside the U.S. or Canada needs a WES course-by-course evaluation. U.S. science prerequisites are strongly recommended. DACA is considered, and F-1/J-1 documents are available after admission.
- English proficiency
- Required if English is a second language. TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo are accepted. Applicants with a post-secondary degree or diploma from an English-speaking country may be exempt. Scores must be no more than two years old. The PA program doesn't publish minimum scores, so check with the program.
- Some details are not published — check with the program.
- Some policy details are not yet published. English testing does not determine international eligibility.
- Grade
- Minimum grade of C. Pass/fail grades aren't accepted for courses taken after spring 2020.
- Lab
- Biology and chemistry courses need labs. If you use biochemistry as a chemistry course, confirm with the program that its lab counts.
- Recency
- No expiration date.
- AP
- Accepted when awarded by the undergraduate institution and shown on your transcript. CLEP is not confirmed as accepted.
- Course completion
- At most two outstanding for regular applicants; one for Arcadia preferred applicants.
The program lists how many courses are required, not minimum credits per subject. Some outside listings show credit numbers (for example, 6 each for anatomy and physiology) and a psychology lab, but these aren't confirmed requirements. Biochemistry can't count as both biology and chemistry. Regular applicants may have up to two prerequisites outstanding at application (one for Arcadia preferred-admission applicants); all must be finished before you start the program.
When courses must be complete: Finish all required courses before you start the program. Regular applicants may have at most two outstanding when they apply.
Dates & application steps
Submit your CASPA application by October 1, 2026. The program doesn't say whether CASPA must have verified it by that date.
Exact day not published
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Projected cost estimate
Projected full-program tuition at the Summer 2026 entering-class rate$17,810 semester × 6 documented semesters · One private-school rate applies to all students. May 2027 tuition and fees aren't confirmed yet.
Estimated tuition is $106,860 ($17,810 per semester for six semesters), based on the Summer 2026 entering-class rate. Tuition for the May 2027 class isn't published yet and may differ. Summer 2026 entrants also pay a separate $1,500 annual experiential-learning fee; it isn't confirmed for May 2027.
Curriculum & clinical training
Didactic and laboratory study
Basic and clinical sciences include cadaver-based anatomy, clinical interviewing, procedures and simulation.
Supervised rotations
Seven core rotations and three electives cover major medical specialties; students return to campus every 12 weeks.
This shared 24-month program serves Glenside, Pennsylvania and Christiana, Delaware. The program secures clinical sites; students are not required to solicit preceptors.
The admitted class
Class of 2028, both campuses combined
Published class statisticsThese figures combine both campuses (103 enrolled students). Delaware-only averages aren't available.
Compare published cohorts
| Class | Published GPA | Published science-related GPA | Published experience hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028, both campuses combined | 3.65Mean overall GPA | 3.59Mean science GPA | 3,173Mean direct patient-care hours |
Published class statistics describe the named cohort or population. They are not admission minimums or acceptance probabilities.
The program’s track record
Graduate outcomes
PANCE pass rates
See first-time program performance with clearly dated national context.
- First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
- Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 98%
Accreditation history
ContinuedARC-PA lists the shared Arcadia program, including the Newark, Delaware campus, as Accreditation-Continued. That status was granted in June 2025 after a probation review. ARC-PA's next review is January 2028, though the program website says July 2028. Review dates can change.
Sources you can open
Links to the program’s own pages and the official directories we use.
- Arcadia Delaware PAEA directory
- ARC-PA Arcadia accreditation history and currently accredited directory
- PA School Finder contact record
- Arcadia graduate international English requirements
- Arcadia international student next steps
- Arcadia graduate tuition schedule
- Arcadia University – Delaware Campus curriculum and clinical training
- Arcadia campus capacity and pooled cohort scope
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