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Trine University Physician Assistant Program

Fort Wayne, Indiana · Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Continued accreditation ↓On Campus ↓29 months ↓
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Application deadline Apr 1, 2027CASPA Orange deadline: application must be complete by April 1, 2027.
Tuition $118,300Same for residents and nonresidents
Tuition + fees $121,415
Class of 2028; seven semesters
Class size 36 studentsOfficial cohort size; up to 20 seats may be reserved for direct-entry students.
Program length 29 monthsFull program
GRE requirement Required within five yearsSubmit GRE to CASPA using code 7343.
Patient-care minimum No required graduate PCE minimum500 healthcare hours, preferably direct patient contact, is a competitive guideline rather than a minimum.
Overall GPA minimum 3.20A 3.5 overall GPA is the published competitive guideline.
Science GPA minimum Not publishedA 3.5 hard-science GPA is a competitive guideline rather than a cutoff.
PANCE pass rate 91%First-time pass rateFive-year first-time: 93%
U.S. News PA rank Unranked2025 PA edition · Peer-assessed reputationNo published rank for this program in this edition.
THE PROGRAM

A closer look

Seven-semester curriculum with four didactic and three clinical semesters, plus a clinical skills laboratory.

Mission & approach

The MPAS Program at Trine University will provide an outstanding educational experience that produces PA graduates capable of delivering safe, appropriate, effective, and cost-efficient medical care in a variety of clinical settings, while also preparing them to succeed, lead, and serve.

Trine University PA Program in the Dr. Earl and Melanie Brooks College of Health Professions
Trine University PA Program in the Dr. Earl and Melanie Brooks College of Health Professions
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Admissions & prerequisites

Admission requirements

GRERequired within five yearsSubmit GRE to CASPA using code 7343.
Patient careNo required graduate PCE minimum500 healthcare hours, preferably direct patient contact, is a competitive guideline rather than a minimum.
Overall GPA3.2 minimumA 3.5 overall GPA is the published competitive guideline.
Science GPANo published hard-science GPA minimumA 3.5 hard-science GPA is a competitive guideline rather than a cutoff.
RecommendationsAt least 2 requiredLetters must be academic or professional.
International applicantsNot accepted except eligible CanadiansCanadian citizens or legal residents with proper U.S. study eligibility may qualify; graduate applicants also need a bachelor degree from an institutionally accredited U.S. institution.
English proficiencyConditional TOEFL or IELTSTOEFL 79 or IELTS 6.5 applies only after you meet the citizenship/residency and U.S.-degree eligibility rules. English testing does not broaden international eligibility.

Prerequisite coursework

Semester credits (minimums)

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Choose one complete option in each group

Courses shown as alternatives in the table are not all required. Confirm the accepted route with the program.

  • Anatomy and physiology route: Human anatomy + Human physiology OR Combined Anatomy & Physiology coursework with lab
CourseCreditsLabMin grade
Human anatomy

Individual anatomy or combined A&P with lab accepted. Any grade below C+ must be repeated at same or higher level and credit hours.

3Semester credits (minimums)RequiredC+
Human physiology

Individual physiology or combined A&P with lab accepted. Any grade below C+ must be repeated at same or higher level and credit hours.

3Semester credits (minimums)Not specifiedC+
Microbiology
Course notes & alternatives

Any grade below C+ must be repeated at same or higher level and credit hours.

3Semester credits (minimums)Not specifiedC+
Biochemistry
Course notes & alternatives

Any grade below C+ must be repeated at same or higher level and credit hours.

3Semester credits (minimums)Not specifiedC+
Organic chemistry
Course notes & alternatives

Any grade below C+ must be repeated at same or higher level and credit hours.

3Semester credits (minimums)Not specifiedC+
Statistics
Course notes & alternatives

AP/dual enrollment may count for statistics. Any grade below C+ must be repeated at same or higher level and credit hours.

3Semester credits (minimums)Not specifiedC+
Psychology
Course notes & alternatives

AP/dual enrollment may count for psychology. Any grade below C+ must be repeated at same or higher level and credit hours.

3Semester credits (minimums)Not specifiedC+
Medical terminology
Course notes & alternatives

A valid certificate of completion may substitute for course. Any grade below C+ must be repeated at same or higher level and credit hours.

1Semester credits (minimums)Not specifiedC+
Combined Anatomy & Physiology coursework with lab

Officially accepted alternative to separate anatomy and physiology courses. The program does not specify the combined course sequence or total credits.

Not publishedSemester credits (minimums)RequiredC+

Policies that can change your plan

Overall GPA
3.2 minimum; no separate prerequisite GPA minimum published.
Minimum course grade
C+ or higher; lower grades must be repeated at same or higher level/credit hours.
Course rigor requirements.
Hard sciences should be rigorous and intended for science majors.
AP and dual enrollment credit.
Allowed for statistics and psychology, not hard science courses.
Course age
All prerequisite courses must be completed within 10 years of your application date.

All prerequisite courses must be completed within 10 years of your application date. Medical Terminology may be completed through a qualifying certificate; ask admissions to confirm certificate equivalency. Individual or combined A&P with lab is accepted; confirm that a combined sequence covers both required subjects.

Trine MPAS Admission Requirements, current page Checked 2026-09-23
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Dates & application steps

Application deadlineApr 1, 2027

CASPA Orange deadline: application must be complete by April 1, 2027.

2026–2027
THE FINANCIAL PICTURE

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Published cost estimate

Class of 2028; seven semesters
Resident tuition$118,300 published cohort/track amount
Nonresident tuition$118,300 published cohort/track amount

Trine's published total is $700 higher than its itemized charges, and roughly $2,000 in additional direct requirements aren't included.

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Tuition + required feesExcludes living and other expenses
$121,415

Tuition is $118,300 for the Class of 2028 (seven semesters at $16,900). Trine publishes a seven-semester total of $121,415 including program fees and parking; its itemized charges add to $120,715, so confirm the final bill. Living costs are extra.

HOW YOU’LL LEARN

Curriculum & clinical training

014 semesters

Didactic education

Clinical-science coursework and laboratory training take place in Fort Wayne.

023 semesters

Clinical education

Supervised practice follows the didactic sequence, supported by regional health-system partnerships.

The Fort Wayne program publishes seven semesters and 117 credit hours.

Trine University curriculum and clinical training Checked 2026-09-26
WHO STUDIES HERE

The admitted class

Recorded average GPANot recorded
Recorded science GPANot recorded

Published class statistics describe the named cohort or population. They are not admission minimums or acceptance probabilities.

OUTCOMES & OVERSIGHT

The program’s track record

Graduate outcomes

PANCE pass rates

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  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 91%

First-time 2025: 32/35, published 91%. Calculated pooled 2021–2025: 160/172 = 93.0%. NCCPA report printed March 24, 2026; distinguish first-time from all-attempt and ultimate rates.

  • Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 93%

Accreditation history

Continued
First accreditedMarch 10, 2018
Next reviewApril 2033
ARC-PA currently accredited programs — sponsoring-institution directory Checked 2026-09-26
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About the U.S. News rank

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