Arizona School of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program

✔ 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.

💬 How This Program Interviews

Where: Virtual or on campus

The program pairs a multiple mini interview with a one-on-one file-review session, and offers the day either in person or over Zoom. It publishes what goes into the decision: MMI scores, the impression from the one-on-one file interview, academic performance from the CASPA application, and fit with the program's mission. Review begins in June on a rolling basis.

Summarized from Arizona School of Health Sciences’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-07-26. Interview formats and dates change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you make travel plans. See the program’s interview page.

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

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Mesa, AZ
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: July
Class Duration: 26 months
Class Capacity: 70 students
Seat Deposit: $750
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required

TUITION

Total cost with required fees: $129,587
Resident tuition: $118,654 (excludes program fees)
Nonresident tuition: $118,654 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

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

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: September
Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Submit
Fee: $70

GPA

Overall GPA: 3
Science GPA: 3
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)
Prerequisite Coursework: Biochemistry; Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (4 cr); Microbiology (3 cr); Medical Terminology (1-3 cr); College Algebra (3 cr, or Statistics=3) — must be completed within 5 years

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 500 Hours

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)

GRE

Not Required

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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PAEA Program Directory

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