PA Schools: 500+ HCE Hours | Compare Programs https://www.paschoolfinder.com/cat/more-than-500-hours/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:03:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.10 https://www.paschoolfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/cropped-ico-white-on-green-512-32x32.png PA Schools: 500+ HCE Hours | Compare Programs https://www.paschoolfinder.com/cat/more-than-500-hours/ 32 32 Alvernia University Physician Associate Program https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/alvernia-university-physician-assistant-program/ Sun, 12 Feb 2023 17:40:50 +0000 https://www.paschoolfinder.com/?post_type=ait-item&p=13392 ✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Holistic; resilience; Franciscan mission/values alignment; preference to Berks Co. + Chester/Lebanon/Lehigh/Montgomery/Schuylkill counties. Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website. Alvernia University PA Program Mission Statement Guided by our Franciscan foundation, the Alvernia University Physician Associate Program is […]

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✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Holistic; resilience; Franciscan mission/values alignment; preference to Berks Co.

+ Chester/Lebanon/Lehigh/Montgomery/Schuylkill counties.

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

Alvernia University PA Program Mission Statement

Guided by our Franciscan foundation, the Alvernia University Physician Associate Program is committed to working collaboratively with the community and students to foster and support their development as Physician Associates who practice with moral courage and will provide sensitive, compassionate, ethical, professional, proficient, and person-centered care.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

TUITION

  • Resident tuition: $90,000
  • Nonresident tuition: $90,000

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: No graduates yet
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: No graduates yet

APPLICATION INFORMATION

  • Caspa Participant: Yes
  • Application Deadline: April
  • Supplemental Application: Not Required
  • CASPA Deadline Type: Verified by deadline
  • Fee: None

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 2.8
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Prerequisite: 3.0
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

  • Healthcare Experience Hours: 200

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

GRE

CASPer

PA-CAT

PAEA Program Directory

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]]> Arizona School of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/arizona-school-of-health-sciences/ Sun, 12 Feb 2023 18:42:20 +0000 https://www.paschoolfinder.com/?post_type=ait-item&p=13398 ✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Rolling admissions; minimum 2.75 cumulative and science GPA (3.0+ strongly recommended); baccalaureate required; prerequisites within 7 years (may apply with outstanding prereqs if done before matriculation). (Source: atsu.edu ASHS admissions) Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website. […]

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✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Rolling admissions; minimum 2.75 cumulative and science GPA (3.0+ strongly recommended); baccalaureate required; prerequisites within 7 years (may apply with outstanding prereqs if done before matriculation).

(Source: atsu.edu ASHS admissions)

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

Arizona School of Health Sciences PA Program Mission Statement

The A.T. Still University Department of Physician Assistant Studies provides a learning-centered education that develops exemplary physician assistants who deliver whole person healthcare with an emphasis on underserved populations. The program is deeply committed to fulfilling this mission.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

TUITION

  • Resident tuition: $118,654
  • Nonresident tuition: $118,654

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 96%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 93%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3
  • Science GPA: 2.75
  • Prereq GPA : No Minimum
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.6
    • Science: 3.54
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 5 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

GRE

  • See Program Website

CASPer

PA-CAT

PAEA Program Directory

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]]> Bethel University (MN) Physician Assistant Program https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/bethel-university-minnesota-physician-assistant-program/ Sun, 06 Sep 2020 11:35:28 +0000 https://www.paschoolfinder.com/?post_type=ait-item&p=12112 ✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Not rolling – all apps reviewed after Aug 1 deadline; scored on fit with program mission/goals (academic achievement, communication, critical thinking, compassion/service, professional & leadership experience, motivation). 3.25 GPA and 500 PCE are minimums; no GRE; no stated in-state preference. (bethel.edu PA how-to-apply) Summarized from the program’s […]

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✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Not rolling – all apps reviewed after Aug 1 deadline; scored on fit with program mission/goals (academic achievement, communication, critical thinking, compassion/service, professional & leadership experience, motivation).

3.25 GPA and 500 PCE are minimums; no GRE; no stated in-state preference. (bethel.edu PA how-to-apply)

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

Bethel University (MN) PA Program Mission Statement

Boldly informed and motivated by the Christian faith, the Bethel Physician Assistant program prepares students through an exceptional education, equipping them with the skills necessary for competent, compassionate, and culturally responsive medical practice as a physician assistant.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

TUITION

  • Resident tuition: $109,200
  • Nonresident tuition: $109,200

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 92%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 92%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.25
  • Science GPA: 3.25
  • Prereq GPA : No minimum required
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.8
    • Science: 3.8
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B- required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 5 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

  • Healthcare Experience Hours: 500

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

GRE

  • See Program Website

CASPer

PA-CAT

PAEA Program Directory

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✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Individualized, non-rolling holistic review vs full pool.

Considers motivation, interpersonal skills, understanding of the PA profession, quality/length of healthcare experience, academics, recommendations, life experiences. More competitive: >15 cr/sem, prereqs at a 4-yr institution, graduate science coursework, higher PCE. Additional consideration for applicants from NE Georgia and/or rural or medically underserved communities, and prior military. (brenau.edu PA admission)

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

Brenau University PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of Brenau’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies is to produce extraordinary physician assistants prepared to collaboratively practice with integrity and compassion in a variety of clinical and cultural settings. Incorporating the values of liberal arts education throughout their education, our graduates prepare for their careers and professional lives through the college’s four pillars: evidence-based and reflective practice, contemporary scientific inquiry, clinical proficiency, and humanitarian altruism.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Gainesville, Georgia
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: January
  • Class Duration: 28 months
  • Class Capacity: 33
  • Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
  • Seat Deposit: $500
  • International Students: Accepted
  • TOEFL: Not Required

TUITION

  • Resident tuition: $110,057
  • Nonresident tuition: $110,057

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 94%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 90%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 2.75
  • Science GPA: 2.75
  • Prereq GPA : No minimum required
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    Overall: 3.42
  • Science: 3.38
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

    • EXPERIENCE

    • Healthcare Experience Hours: 500

    SHADOWING

    EVALUATIONS

    GRE

    CASPer

    PA-CAT

    PAEA Program Directory

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    ]]>         Canisius University Physician Assistant Program https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/canisius-university-physician-assistant-program/ https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/canisius-university-physician-assistant-program/#respond Sat, 05 Jan 2019 08:32:28 +0000 https://www.paschoolfinder.com/?post_type=ait-item&p=11074 ✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Holistic, Jesuit mission (serving underserved Western NY; goal >=50% grads practice in WNY); no standardized testing; scored rubric on GPA sliding scale + 500+ PCE hrs (more competitive with higher decision-making roles & >1000 hrs) + 100+ community-service hrs (zero service = not considered); NO NY-residency preference, […]

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    ✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

    Holistic, Jesuit mission (serving underserved Western NY; goal >=50% grads practice in WNY); no standardized testing; scored rubric on GPA sliding scale + 500+ PCE hrs (more competitive with higher decision-making roles & >1000 hrs) + 100+ community-service hrs (zero service = not considered); NO NY-residency preference, but INSTITUTIONAL preference – Canisius and University at Buffalo applicants meeting requirements get an automatic initial interview.

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

    Canisius College PA Program Mission Statement

    The Canisius University Physician Assistant Department is built upon the central mission of eliminating healthcare disparity and improving the health and wellbeing of underserved populations by developing competent, compassionate clinicians who discern a purpose of service, mindfulness, and leadership in both their community and profession.

    PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

    TUITION

    • Resident tuition: $108,350
    • Nonresident tuition: $108,350

    PANCE PASS RATE

    • First-time PANCE pass rate: 90%
    • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: No 5-year average yet

    APPLICATION INFORMATION

    GPA

    • Overall GPA: 3.0
    • Prereq GPA: 3.0
    • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
    • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 year(s)

    EXPERIENCE

    • Healthcare Experience Hours: 500

    SHADOWING

    EVALUATIONS

    GRE

    • See Program Website

    CASPer

    PA-CAT

    PAEA Program Directory

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    ✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

    Scored rubric: cum & prereq GPA (min 3.3 each), 3 references (1 PA, 1 academic, 1 choice; no relatives), 500 hrs DPC OR clinical research, mission essay, scored 3-prompt video interview (2 PA faculty), technical-standards attestation.

    Rolling; program states no preferential treatment. No GRE.

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

    Carlow University PA Program Mission Statement

    The mission of the Physician Assistant Program at Carlow University is to offer transformational educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners who are prepared as healthcare professionals to contribute to the quality and safety of healthcare for all. Consistent with the heritage and values of the Sisters of Mercy, graduates are expected to excel as compassionate, responsible leaders in the creation of a just and merciful world.

    PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

    TUITION

    • Resident tuition: $96,900
    • Nonresident tuition: $96,900

    PANCE PASS RATE

    • First-time PANCE pass rate: 64%
    • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: No 5-year average yetSee Program Website

    APPLICATION INFORMATION

    GPA

    • Overall GPA: 3.3
    • Science GPA: 3.3
    • Prereq GPA: 3.30
    • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
    • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

    EXPERIENCE

    • Healthcare Experience Hours: 500

    SHADOWING

    EVALUATIONS

    GRE

    • See Program Website

    CASPer

    PA-CAT

    PAEA Program Directory

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    ]]>         Carroll University Physician Assistant Program https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/carroll-university-physician-assistant-program/ Sun, 06 Sep 2020 18:05:37 +0000 https://www.paschoolfinder.com/?post_type=ait-item&p=12162 ✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Holistic: academic performance/potential, knowledge of the PA profession, work/community-service & other experiences, LORs, personal statement & essays; required personal interview. Additional consideration for Carroll undergrads and applicants committed to diversity, care for the underserved, leadership/service, and overcoming educational barriers. (carrollu.edu admission) Summarized from the program’s official admissions […]

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    ✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

    Holistic: academic performance/potential, knowledge of the PA profession, work/community-service & other experiences, LORs, personal statement & essays; required personal interview.

    Additional consideration for Carroll undergrads and applicants committed to diversity, care for the underserved, leadership/service, and overcoming educational barriers. (carrollu.edu admission)

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

    ★ Straight From the Program — 2026 PAEA Virtual Admissions Fair

    The program described a collaborative, personal culture where faculty, staff and students are all invested in student success. Its admissions team said there is no single preferred type of patient-care experience — medical assistants, CNAs, EMTs, phlebotomists and patient-care techs were all cited. Their reapplicant advice was refreshingly individual: for one applicant the gap is grades, for another it’s more patient-care experience, and for another it’s simply another year of maturity. Competitive applicants can clearly explain why they want to be a PA and speak concretely about their patient encounters; the most common non-academic weakness they see is an applicant who cannot.

    Shared by this program’s admissions team at the PAEA Virtual PA Admissions Fair on July 11, 2026, and paraphrased here. Admissions guidance changes between cycles — always confirm requirements, deadlines and prerequisites on the program’s official website.

    Carroll University PA Program Mission Statement

    Educate physician assistants to provide comprehensive quality health care to all, to be respectful of patient values, to be committed to ethical principles and to be grounded in evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning. Graduates will contribute to the profession and their communities and be prepared to practice medicine in a variety of primary care settings under the supervision of physicians. Graduates will also be prepared to provide service to medically underserved communities and diverse patient populations.

    PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

    • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
    • Campus Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin
    • Degrees Offered: Masters
    • Class Start Month: May
    • Class Duration: 24 months
    • Class Capacity: 32
    • Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
    • Seat Deposit: $500
    • International Students: Accepted
    • TOEFL: Required

    TUITION

    • Resident tuition: $102,000
    • Nonresident tuition: $102,000

    PANCE PASS RATE

    • First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
    • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 96%

    APPLICATION INFORMATION

    GPA

    • Overall GPA: 3.0
    • Science GPA: 3.0
    • Prereq GPA : No Minimum
    • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
      • Overall: 3.75
      • Science: 3.67
    • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C  required for all prerequisites
    • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 5 year(s)

    EXPERIENCE

    • Healthcare Experience Hours: 500

    SHADOWING

    EVALUATIONS

    GRE

    CASPer

    PA-CAT

    PAEA Program Directory

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    ]]>         Central Michigan University Physician Assistant Program https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/central-michigan-university-physician-assistant-program/ https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/central-michigan-university-physician-assistant-program/#respond Mon, 26 Aug 2013 18:30:56 +0000 http://paschoolfinder.com/?post_type=ait-dir-item&p=8373 The mission of the Central Michigan University Physician Assistant Program is to produce well-educated and highly-trained Physician Assistants who provide evidence-based medical services within the interdisciplinary primary care environment, with an emphasis on diversity and service to medically underserved populations in rural or urban communities

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    ✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

    Holistic review favoring higher overall/science/prereq/last-60-credit GPAs.

    CMU students/alumni with 3.50+ overall GPA meeting all requirements are guaranteed an interview. 500+ PAID direct patient-care hours required and scored. Service/volunteering, personal statement, 3 LORs weighted. Articulation agreements reserve interview slots for NMU, LSSU, MTU students. (cmich.edu PA admission requirements)

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

    Central Michigan University PA Program Mission Statement

    Through The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions we strive to produce well-educated and highly trained physician assistants who provide evidence-based medical services within interdisciplinary primary care environments to include medically underserved and diverse populations

    PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

    • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
    • Campus Location: Mount Pleasant, Michigan
    • Degrees Offered: Masters
    • Class Start Month: May
    • Class Duration: 27 months
    • Class Capacity: 60
    • Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
    • Seat Deposit: $1,000
    • International Students: Accepted
    • TOEFL: Required

    TUITION

    • Resident tuition: $103,090
    • Nonresident tuition: $103,090

    PANCE PASS RATE

    • First-time PANCE pass rate: 87%
    • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 90.2%

    APPLICATION INFORMATION

    GPA

    • Overall GPA: 3.0
    • Science GPA: 3.0
    • Prereq GPA : No Minimum
    • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B- required for all prerequisites
    • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 6 year(s)

    EXPERIENCE

    • Healthcare Experience Hours: 500

    SHADOWING

    EVALUATIONS

    GRE

    • See Program Website

    CASPer

    PA-CAT

    PAEA Program Directory

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    ✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

    Rolling admissions – seats may fill before Sept 1.

    Scoring/ranking relies solely on CASPA-calculated GPAs. Interview invites to most competitive. Min 1,000 direct PCE hours; prereqs require grade B (3.0)+; two LORs (>=1 from a medical provider/healthcare supervisor who observed patient interaction). Interviews primarily in person.

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

    ✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

    Rolling admissions – seats may fill before Sept 1.

    Scoring/ranking relies solely on CASPA-calculated GPAs. Interview invites to most competitive. Min 1,000 direct PCE hours; prereqs require grade B (3.0)+; two LORs (>=1 from a medical provider). Interviews primarily in person. (charlestonsouthern.edu MMSPAS)

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

    Charleston Southern University PA Program Mission Statement

    To educate compassionate and highly motivated individuals in a Christian environment who excel in providing patient-centered care, practicing as an interprofessional team, serving as leaders in their communities and advancing the PA profession.

    PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

    TUITION

    • Resident tuition: $96,000
    • Nonresident tuition: $96,000

    PANCE PASS RATE

    • First-time PANCE pass rate: 97%
    • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 95%%

    APPLICATION INFORMATION

    GPA

    • Overall GPA: 3.0
    • Science GPA: 3.0
    • Prereq GPA : 3.8
    • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
      • Overall: 3.7
      • Science: 3.6
    • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
    • Prerequisite completion: 7 year(s)

    EXPERIENCE

    • Healthcare Experience Hours: 1000

    SHADOWING

    EVALUATIONS

    GRE

    CASPer

    PA-CAT

    PAEA Program Directory

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    ]]>     https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/charleston-southern-university/feed/ 0     College of Saint Mary Physician Assistant Program https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/college-saint-mary-physician-assistant-program/ https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/college-saint-mary-physician-assistant-program/#respond Mon, 04 Jul 2016 14:38:36 +0000 http://paschoolfinder.com/?post_type=ait-item&p=10242 The mission of the College of Saint Mary Physician Assistant Program is to establish an educational environment fostering academic excellence and leadership, which prepares students to become competent Physician Assistants who possess the knowledge, compassion and clinical skills necessary to provide high quality medical care to all patient populations, including those that are underserved.

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    ✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

    Holistic: academic performance (science/math), collegiate GPA, extracurriculars, clinical/shadowing, references, communication/professionalism; preferences for CSM alumni, military, first-gen, bilingual, HRSA indicators.

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

    ★ Straight From the Program — 2026 PAEA Virtual Admissions Fair

    The admissions team described interview invitations as flowing from a composite score that weighs academics, healthcare experience and stated preferences together — rather than any single number. Their interview advice was straightforward: know why you want to be a PA, be yourself, and let the committee see the person behind the application. In other words, being academically qualified is not the same as being interview-ready.

    Shared by this program’s admissions team at the PAEA Virtual PA Admissions Fair on July 11, 2026, and paraphrased here. Admissions guidance changes between cycles — always confirm requirements, deadlines and prerequisites on the program’s official website.

    College of Saint Mary PA Program Mission Statement

    The mission of the College of Saint Mary Physician Assistant Studies Program is to establish an educational environment fostering academic excellence and leadership, to prepare students to become competent Physician Assistants who possess the knowledge, compassion, and clinical skills necessary to provide high quality medical care to all patient populations, including those that are underserved.

    PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

    • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
    • Campus Location: Omaha, Nebraska
    • Degrees Offered: Masters
    • Class Start Month: August
    • Class Duration: 24 months
    • Class Capacity: 34
    • Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
    • Seat Deposit: $500
    • International Students: Not Accepted
    • TOEFL: Required
    • Direct Entry / Dual Degree: Yes (BS-MS) — 3+2 Pre-PA pathway; guaranteed admission to the MSPAS if progression benchmarks are met. Note: the PA program is on ARC-PA Accreditation-Probation (June 2025).

    TUITION

    • Resident tuition: $89,460
    • Nonresident tuition: $89,460

    PANCE PASS RATE

    • First-time PANCE pass rate: 92%
    • Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 90%

    APPLICATION INFORMATION

    GPA

    • Overall GPA: 3.0
    • Science GPA: 3.0
    • Prerequisite GPA: 3.0 
    • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
      • Overall: 3.59
      • Science: 3.42
    • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
    • Prerequisite completion: See Program Website

    EXPERIENCE

    • Healthcare Experience Hours: 300

    SHADOWING

    EVALUATIONS

    GRE

    • See Program Website

    CASPer

    PA-CAT

    PAEA Program Directory

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