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PROGRAM PROFILE

Trine University Physician Assistant Program

Fort Wayne, Indiana · Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Application deadline Apr 1, 2027CASPA Complete (Orange)
Tuition Resident: $121,415 published cohort/track amountNonresident: $121,415 published cohort/track amount · Display only; university-published total has an internal $700 arithmetic discrepancy and roughly $2,000 in additional direct requirements remain outside the table
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.
Recommendations At least 2 requiredLetters must be academic or professional.
International applicants Not acceptedTOEFL 79 or IELTS 6.5 applies after the citizenship/residency and U.S.-degree eligibility rules are satisfied; English testing does not broaden international eligibility. Not accepted except eligible Canadians.
English proficiency / TOEFL ConditionalTOEFL or IELTS. TOEFL 79 or IELTS 6.5 applies after the citizenship/residency and U.S.-degree eligibility rules are satisfied; English testing does not broaden international eligibility.
PANCE pass rate 91%First-time pass rate · Reporting year not recordedFive-year first-time: 93% · reporting period not recorded
U.S. News PA rank Unranked2025 PA edition · Peer-assessed reputationNo published rank for this program in this edition.
THE PROGRAM

A closer look

Current, source-bound PA admissions requirements and program facts.

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.

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YOUR STARTING POINT

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 after the citizenship/residency and U.S.-degree eligibility rules are satisfied; 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 gradeYour coursework
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+Sign in to plan
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+Sign in to plan
Microbiology
Course notes & alternatives

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

3Semester credits (minimums)Not specifiedC+Sign in to plan
Biochemistry
Course notes & alternatives

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

3Semester credits (minimums)Not specifiedC+Sign in to plan
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+Sign in to plan
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+Sign in to plan
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+Sign in to plan
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+Sign in to plan
Combined Anatomy & Physiology coursework with lab

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

Not publishedSemester credits (minimums)RequiredC+Sign in to plan

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
Hard sciences should be rigorous and intended for science majors.
AP/dual enrollment
Allowed for statistics and psychology, not hard science courses.

The current admissions page does not publish a precise course-completion or expiration cutoff. 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, official current page Current published admissions requirements · 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
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THE FINANCIAL PICTURE

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Published cost estimate

Class of 2028; seven semesters
Resident tuition$121,415 published cohort/track amount
Nonresident tuition$121,415 published cohort/track amount

Display only; university-published total has an internal $700 arithmetic discrepancy and roughly $2,000 in additional direct requirements remain outside the table

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

Trine publishes $121,415 for seven semesters for the Class of 2028. Its itemized $16,900 tuition, $300 program fee, and $45 parking charge per semester total $120,715, leaving an internal $700 discrepancy. Approximately $2,000 in additional direct requirements may apply. Display this figure, but exclude it from rankings until the discrepancy, applicant-cohort alignment, and complete direct cost are confirmed.

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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 official curriculum and clinical training Current published curriculum; entering-cohort schedule should be confirmed · Checked 2026-09-26
WHO STUDIES HERE

The admitted class

Recorded average GPANot recorded
Recorded science GPANot recorded

Cohort year and experience averages need verification.

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

See first-time program performance with clearly dated national context.

  • 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.

Program reporting year not recorded; direct comparison unavailable.

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

Program reporting period not recorded; direct comparison unavailable.

Accreditation history

Continued
First accreditedMarch 10, 2018
Next reviewNeeds verification

A complete dated action history has not been added to this record.

ARC-PA currently accredited programs — sponsoring-institution directory Directory as retrieved 2026-09-26; scheduled review dates are provisional timing and may change · Checked 2026-09-26
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Rankings & information still to verify

The U.S. News PA rank uses the 2025 PA edition, matched to the listed program and campus. It reflects peer-assessed reputation, not admissions odds or a personal fit score. Programs without a separate entry are labeled “Unranked.”

Unpublished policies and unverified cohort statistics are left open for confirmation.

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