Address & Contact

Our Address

Office of AdmissionPhysician Assistant Program3200 Grand AvenueDes Moines, IA 50312

GPS

41.584459991835, -93.662159613781

Telephone

Des Moines University PA Program Mission Statement

To improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Des Moines, IA
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: June
  • Class Duration: 26 months
  • Class Capacity: 50 students
  • Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
  • Seat Deposit: $500 

TUITION

  • Resident tuition: $94,760
  • Nonresident tuition: $94,760

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 98%
  • Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 98%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

  • CASPA Participant: Yes
  • Application Deadline: December
  • CASPA Deadline Type: Submitted

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 2.8
  • Science GPA: 2.8
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted Prior Cycle:
    • Overall: 3.68
    • Science: 3.6
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites

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