Tuition + fees $132,545
Class of 2029 (January 2027 entry)
A closer look
Program in Worcester grounded in Catholic social teaching, with hands-on patient care starting in the didactic phase and a clinical rotation overseas caring for an underserved population.
Mission & approach
The mission of the PA Program at Assumption University embodies the principles of Catholic social teaching, emphasizing the value and dignity of human life, compassion, and empathy, preparing our graduates to provide exceptional, ethical, patient-centered care with a focus on life-long learning, leadership, and service to individuals, families, and diverse communities. Our educational environment fosters the development of confident, competent graduates who practice medical care in a collaborative environment
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What this program looks for in applicants
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Program admissions informationHow this program interviews
Candidates attend a full interview day on campus that includes a program overview, facility tour, and Q&A with current students, after which the Admissions Committee decides among accept, waitlist, or decline.
Source checked Aug 1, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
Program interview informationAdmissions & prerequisites
Admission requirements
Prerequisite coursework
Semester hoursReview each course, its lab, and the program’s policies. Your links are planning records; the program decides equivalency.
Courses shown as alternatives in the table are not all required. Confirm the accepted route with the program.
- Three-credit course choice: Biochemistry OR Organic Chemistry OR Cell-Molecular Biology
- Anatomy and physiology route: Human Anatomy with lab + Human Physiology with lab OR Combined Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade |
|---|---|---|---|
Biology with labCourse notes & alternatives8 semester hours with lab. The program does not specify the component course count or sequence; confirm course equivalency. | 8Semester hours | Required | C |
Chemistry with labCourse notes & alternatives8 semester hours with lab. The program does not specify the component course count, sequence, or chemistry course titles; confirm equivalency. | 8Semester hours | Required | C |
| Biochemistry1 course(s) One 3-semester-hour course in biochemistry, organic chemistry, or cell/molecular biology satisfies this requirement. Biochemistry is encouraged. Lab status isn't stated. | 3Semester hours | Not specified | C |
| Organic Chemistry1 course(s) One 3-semester-hour course in biochemistry, organic chemistry, or cell/molecular biology satisfies this requirement. Lab status isn't stated. | 3Semester hours | Not specified | C |
| Cell-Molecular Biology1 course(s) One 3-semester-hour course in biochemistry, organic chemistry, or cell/molecular biology satisfies this requirement. Lab status isn't stated. | 3Semester hours | Not specified | C |
| Human Anatomy with lab1 course(s) 4 semester hours with lab. The program recommends retaking A&P if completed more than 10 years ago; this is not a hard expiration. | 4Semester hours | Required | C |
| Human Physiology with lab1 course(s) 4 semester hours with lab. The program recommends retaking A&P if completed more than 10 years ago; this is not a hard expiration. | 4Semester hours | Required | C |
| Combined Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs2 course(s) A combined A&P I and II sequence with labs may replace the separate 4-semester-hour Human Anatomy and Human Physiology courses. The credit total for the combined sequence isn't stated, so confirm equivalency with the program. | Not publishedSemester hours | Required | C |
Microbiology1 course(s)Course notes & alternatives3 semester hours. Lab is encouraged, not required. | 3Semester hours | Preferred | C |
Psychology1 course(s)Course notes & alternatives3 semester hours. The program does not specify a psychology subtype; confirm course equivalency. | 3Semester hours | Not specified | C |
Statistics1 course(s)Course notes & alternatives3 semester hours. | 3Semester hours | Not specified | C |
Policies that can change your plan
- Course choice
- Choose exactly one 3-credit Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, or Cell-Molecular Biology course. Biochemistry is encouraged. For A&P, complete separate 4-credit Anatomy and 4-credit Physiology with labs OR combined A&P I and II with labs; confirm combined credits and equivalency.
- Labs and course count
- Biology and Chemistry each require 8 semester hours with lab, but no fixed course sequence or count is published. A Microbiology lab is encouraged, not required.
- Grades and recency
- C or better in each course and prerequisite GPA at least 3.0. Courses do not expire; retaking A&P after 10 years is a recommendation.
- Equivalency and AP/CLEP
- The program director determines course equivalency; applicants may submit syllabi. AP and CLEP credit cannot fulfill prerequisites.
Courses and credits do not expire. Retaking Anatomy and Physiology after 10 years is recommended, not required. The program director decides course equivalency and welcomes syllabi; confirm a combined A&P sequence and its credit equivalency. AP and CLEP credit do not fulfill prerequisites. For January 2027 entry, all admission requirements must be met by the October 1, 2026 completed-and-verified CASPA deadline.
When courses must be complete: For the January 2027 entering class, all admission requirements, including prerequisite coursework, must be met by October 1, 2026; CASPA must be complete and verified by 11:59 p.m. ET.
Dates & application steps
CASPA must be verified by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 1, 2026, for January 2027 entry (Class of 2029). Submit early enough for payments, transcripts and evaluations to be received and verified.
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Published cost estimate
Class of 2029 (January 2027 entry)Confirm rates for your entering cohort
Tuition is $129,500 for the full program, plus $3,045 in academic fees ($132,545 total). That excludes equipment, apparel, books, waivable health insurance, and living costs. Assumption also lists a broader $147,002.77 estimate of tuition and fees that includes some waivable and indirect items.
Curriculum & clinical training
Didactic phase
Four terms cover medical science, clinical diagnosis, procedures, pharmacology and professional practice; instruction is mainly in person.
Clinical phase
Five-week experiences include core disciplines, orthopedics, dermatology, eye/ENT care and two electives, with readiness-for-practice training.
The curriculum totals 141 credits. The program coordinates sites and preceptors; student suggestions require approval. Clinical instruction is mainly in person, with specified telemedicine exceptions.
The admitted class
Reported by the program; class year not given
Published class statisticsThe program reports an average overall GPA of 3.56 and science GPA of 3.54 for enrolled students, without giving a class year. This was captured September 24, 2026, so it may not describe the current class.
Compare published cohorts
| Class | Published GPA | Published science-related GPA | Published experience hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reported by the program; class year not given | 3.56Overall GPA of enrolled students (reported by the program) | 3.54Science GPA of enrolled students (reported by the program) | Not recordedPatient-care hours: not available |
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The program’s track record
Graduate outcomes
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Accreditation history
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Links to the program’s own pages and the official directories we use.
- Assumption program-supplied PAEA matriculant profile
- ARC-PA Assumption accreditation history and currently accredited directory
- Assumption current deadline and recommendation policy
- Assumption University program page
- Assumption PA Student Handbook fee categories
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