Tuition + fees $94,955
2026–27 published Year 1 and Year 2 direct charges
A closer look
Faith-centered PA program awarding a Master of Medical Science in PA Studies, at a university where Jesus Christ and the Word of God are held in high regard.
Mission & approach
Driven by a submission to and passion for the Word of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ, the Cedarville University PA Program equips Christ-following graduates through academic excellence, professional distinction, and intentional discipleship to practice medicine to meet the needs of those in their communities. The program integrates the University's core values (love for God, love for others, integrity in conduct, and excellence in effort) and strives to develop in its graduates the key markers of excellence (glorifying God, thinking broadly and deeply, communicating effectively, developing academically and professionally, and engaging for Christ). In summary, our mission is equipping and discipling the next generation of Christian PAs.
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What this program looks for in applicants
Admissions Committee reviews via four lenses: Cognitive/Academic Preparation, Non-cognitive/Personal Attributes, Healthcare Experience, and Community Service. Seeks science-curriculum readiness, adequate healthcare experience, consistent commitment to Christian discipleship/service, and personal qualities for medicine. Rewards underrepresented/diversifying backgrounds (educationally/economically…
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Program admissions informationHow this program interviews
The on-campus interview day includes a small-group discussion with written reflections on spiritual topics, an individual interview with a principal faculty member, a second individual interview with faculty or a community healthcare provider, and a group interview.
Source checked Aug 1, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
Program interview informationAdmissions & prerequisites
Admission requirements
Prerequisite coursework
Semester creditsReview 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.
- Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry: Organic Chemistry OR Biochemistry
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade |
|---|---|---|---|
Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II2 course(s)Course notes & alternativesTwo separate 3-semester-credit courses; each within 7 years of matriculation. Labs are encouraged but not required. Non-traditional learning alternatives not accepted. Six credits total across the two required courses. | 6Semester credits | Preferred | B- |
General ChemistryCourse notes & alternatives6 credits total; the number of individual courses isn't stated. No expiration. Labs are encouraged but not required; some non-traditional alternatives may be considered. | 6Semester credits | Preferred | B- |
| Organic Chemistry1 course(s) One 3-credit course within 7 years of matriculation; Biochemistry is an alternative. Labs encouraged but not required. | 3Semester credits | Preferred | B- |
| Biochemistry1 course(s) One 3-credit course within 7 years of matriculation; Organic Chemistry is an alternative. Labs encouraged but not required. | 3Semester credits | Preferred | B- |
Microbiology1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesOne 3-credit course within 7 years of matriculation. Lab encouraged, not required. | 3Semester credits | Preferred | B- |
General Psychology1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesOne course; no expiration. | 3Semester credits | Not specified | B- |
Upper-level Psychology (Abnormal, Lifespan, or Developmental)1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesOne course beyond general psychology; within 7 years of matriculation. | 3Semester credits | Not specified | B- |
Statistics1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesOne course; no expiration. | 3Semester credits | Not specified | B- |
Medical Terminology1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesOne credit; no expiration. A certificate of completion or other non-traditional alternative may be considered. | 1Semester credits | Not specified | B- |
Policies that can change your plan
- GPA
- The 3.0 qualifying GPA is the higher of the overall bachelor’s-degree GPA or the last-40-credit replacement GPA; it is not a separate science GPA.
- Course age
- Four science/upper psych courses within 7 years; other course categories have no expiration.
- Labs
- Available labs encouraged, not mandatory; separate lab grades excluded from prerequisite GPA.
- Non-graded work
- Up to two prerequisites may be non-graded, subject to institution policy and degree transcript.
The qualifying GPA minimum is 3.0, calculated as the higher of the CASPA overall bachelor’s-degree GPA or Cedarville’s replacement GPA over the last 40 credit hours. Prerequisite GPA is calculated from your best completion but has no published minimum. Labs are encouraged, not required. Up to two prerequisites may be non-graded. No patient-care minimum; 750 paid or 1,000 volunteer hours are recommended.
When courses must be complete: Prerequisites must be finished by December 31 before you start. Up to 9 credits may be outstanding at application if you have a plan, with evidence due February 1. CASPA must verify your application by March 1 for the following May start.
Dates & application steps
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All prerequisites must be done by December 31 before you start. For the class starting May 2027.
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Published cost estimate
2026–27 published Year 1 and Year 2 direct charges$50,691 program + $44,264 program · Current published rate; future rates may change
Tuition is $90,090 for the 2026-27 published Year 1 and Year 2 charges. Program and technology fees add $4,865, for $94,955 total. Living costs are extra.
Curriculum & clinical training
Medical coursework
On-campus organ-system instruction, clinical skills and interprofessional ethics education.
Supervised clinical practice
Nine four-week rotations include seven core specialties and two electives, alongside clinical foundations and master’s seminars.
24 months over six semesters. Rotations may be outside southwest Ohio; the program assigns sites and students cover associated travel and lodging.
The admitted class
Cohort highlights · year not identified
Published class statisticsThe qualifying GPA of 3.71 is the higher of the overall bachelor’s-degree GPA or a replacement GPA for the last 40 credits. It is calculated differently from a standard overall or science GPA.
Compare published cohorts
| Class | Published GPA | Published science-related GPA | Published experience hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort highlights · year not identified | Not recordedMean overall GPA | Not recordedMean science GPA | 2,400Mean direct patient-care 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: 89%
Class of 2026: 89% of first-time takers passed. Class of 2025: 85%. No five-year average yet because the program has only two graduating classes.
- Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: Not available yet
Five-year first-time results are not yet available.
Accreditation history
ProvisionalSources you can open
Links to the program’s own pages and the official directories we use.
- Cedarville University program page
- ARC-PA currently accredited programs — sponsoring-institution directory
- Cedarville University curriculum program page
- Cedarville PA Studies Admission Requirements
- Cedarville University program page
- Cedarville University program page
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