A closer look
Baldwin Wallace University's 24-month on-campus Physician Assistant program is based in Berea, Ohio.
Mission & approach
To educate and successfully graduate skilled, compassionate physician assistants who are committed to advancing the profession, addressing the evolving needs of the healthcare workforce, and delivering high-quality, cost-effective, evidence-based care through a collaborative, team-based approach, while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and leadership in clinical practice.
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What this program looks for in applicants
Highly competitive (~700+ applications for 35–40 seats). Preferences: direct patient-care experience, military experience, and Baldwin Wallace alumni. PCE and shadowing not required but considered. Min cumulative & science GPA 3.5 (admitted average >3.7); prerequisites within 7 years, grade C or better. (Source: bw.edu PA admission/prerequisites)
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Program admissions informationHow this program interviews
Baldwin Wallace's PA visit page states that facility tours are reserved for CASPA applicants invited to campus as part of the formal interview process, confirming interviews take place on campus.
Source checked Aug 1, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
Program interview informationAdmissions & prerequisites
Admission requirements
Prerequisite coursework
The number of courses is shown; credit amounts are not published.Review 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.
- Anatomy and physiology route: Anatomy & physiology I and II OR Human anatomy + Human physiology
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade |
|---|---|---|---|
Biology I and II2 course(s)Course notes & alternatives2 semester courses; credit amount not published. Both courses need labs. | Not publishedThe number of courses is shown; credit amounts are not published. | Required | C |
| Anatomy & physiology I and II2 course(s) 2 semester courses; credit amount not published. Both courses need labs. | Not publishedThe number of courses is shown; credit amounts are not published. | Required | C |
| Human anatomy1 course(s) 1 semester course; credit amount not published. Alternative route, paired with human physiology. | Not publishedThe number of courses is shown; credit amounts are not published. | Required | C |
| Human physiology1 course(s) 1 semester course; credit amount not published. Alternative route, paired with human anatomy. | Not publishedThe number of courses is shown; credit amounts are not published. | Required | C |
Microbiology1 course(s)Course notes & alternatives1 semester course; the credit amount is not published. | Not publishedThe number of courses is shown; credit amounts are not published. | Required | C |
General chemistry I and II2 course(s)Course notes & alternatives2 semester courses; credit amount not published. Both courses need labs. | Not publishedThe number of courses is shown; credit amounts are not published. | Required | C |
Organic chemistry I1 course(s)Course notes & alternatives1 semester course; the credit amount is not published. | Not publishedThe number of courses is shown; credit amounts are not published. | Required | C |
Introduction to psychology1 course(s)Course notes & alternatives1 semester course; the credit amount is not published. | Not publishedThe number of courses is shown; credit amounts are not published. | Not specified | C |
English composition1 course(s)Course notes & alternatives1 semester course; the credit amount is not published. | Not publishedThe number of courses is shown; credit amounts are not published. | Not specified | C |
Statistics or biostatistics1 course(s)Course notes & alternatives1 semester course; the credit amount is not published. | Not publishedThe number of courses is shown; credit amounts are not published. | Not specified | C |
Medical terminology1 course(s)Course notes & alternatives1 semester course; the credit amount is not published. | Not publishedThe number of courses is shown; credit amounts are not published. | Not specified | C |
Policies that can change your plan
- International eligibility
- Yes — with conditions: all prerequisites must be at a U.S. regionally accredited institution; foreign degrees need approved course-by-course evaluation with degree verification; F-1 financial certification precedes I-20 issuance; DACA/undocumented applicants are treated as international but do not file the financial certification.
- English proficiency
- Conditional, after application review, when English is a second language: TOEFL iBT 79, computer-based 213, or paper-based 550; IELTS 6.5; or Duolingo 105. No score-age rule, TOEFL section minimums, or education/citizenship exemption is published.
- Some details are not published — check with the program.
- Some policy details are not yet published. English testing does not determine international eligibility.
- Course age
- Science courses must be completed within seven years. Confirm with the program whether this also applies to older non-science courses, since other admissions wording differs.
- Course delivery
- Regionally accredited U.S. coursework; community college and online courses/labs may be approved.
- Exam credit
- AP is evaluated after the CASPA application; acceptance is not automatic.
- Minimum grade
- C or better in each prerequisite.
Review the notes and alternative routes before choosing classes. Having completed a course does not guarantee it will be accepted as equivalent.
When courses must be complete: All coursework before enrollment; outstanding prerequisites may be listed at application.
Dates & application steps
The application cycle for the May 2027 class has closed. Check with the program for the next deadline.
Know what the total includes
Published cost estimate
Class entering May 2027Confirm rates for your entering cohort
$111,940 covers tuition and program fees. An extra $182 for background check, drug screening and immunization tracking brings the total to $112,122.
Curriculum & clinical training
Didactic phase
Biomedical sciences, clinical examination, diagnosis, procedures, behavioral medicine and professional practice precede clinical training.
Clinical phase
Eleven rotations include eight required placements and three electives across primary care and specialty settings.
The full-time program lasts 24 months. Students complete over 2,000 clinical-training hours in hospitals, clinics and extended-care settings. These hours are not applicant experience.
The admitted class
Class of 2028
Published class statisticsCompare published cohorts
| Class | Published GPA | Published science-related GPA | Published experience hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 3.87 | 3.83 | 1,915Healthcare hours |
Published class statistics describe the named cohort or population. They are not admission minimums or acceptance probabilities.
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: 100%
- Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 97%
Accreditation history
ProbationSources you can open
Links to the program’s own pages and the official directories we use.
- Baldwin Wallace PAEA directory
- ARC-PA currently accredited programs — sponsoring-institution directory
- Baldwin Wallace PA program
- Baldwin Wallace University curriculum and clinical training
- Baldwin Wallace PA program admissions
- Baldwin Wallace University prerequisite requirements
- Baldwin Wallace international admissions
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