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Chatham University 107 Woodland Rd Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15232

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PROGRAM PROFILE

Chatham University Physician Assistant Program

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Masters

Continued accreditation ↗On Campus ↗24 months ↗
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Application deadline Oct 1, 2026Verified
Tuition Resident: $110,330 published full-program tuitionNonresident: $110,330 published full-program tuition · Tuition only; $7,700 university/graduation fees and other expenses are additional.
Class size 60 studentsProgram cohort size
Program length 24 monthsFull program
GRE requirement Not requiredNeither GRE nor PA-CAT required by the current PA admissions page.
Patient-care minimum No direct patient-care hours requiredDirect patient-care hours are not required. Separate 32-hour PA-shadowing minimum applies, with 16 hours by August 1, 2026.
Overall GPA minimum 3.25CASPA cumulative GPA minimum at application.
Science GPA minimum 3.25CASPA science GPA minimum at application.
Recommendations 3 requiredAcademic professor/advisor and work/volunteer supervisor letters due at submission; third is candidate choice and may arrive later. Each written within one year; academic exception after three years out of college.
International applicants ConditionalForeign transcript course-by-course evaluation, U.S.-equivalent bachelor’s, and lawful immigration/visa status; PA program does not sponsor visa process. Accepted with conditions.
English proficiency / TOEFL ConditionalTOEFL. PA-specific iBT minimum 86 with section minima, unless qualifying U.S./Canadian degree exemption.
PANCE pass rate 98%First-time pass rate · Reporting year not recordedFive-year first-time: 94% · reporting period not recorded
U.S. News PA rank #135 (tie)2025 PA edition · Peer-assessed reputation
THE PROGRAM

A closer look

Current, source-bound PA admissions requirements and program facts.

Mission & approach

The Chatham University MPAS Program is dedicated to producing knowledgeable, compassionate, ethical, and clinically skillful graduates who are ready to provide health care services to all persons without exclusion and who are willing to become the future leaders and educators of the profession.

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BEYOND THE NUMBERS

Admissions insights

What this program looks for in applicants

Individualized holistic review; preference to applicants aligning with mission and serving underserved/diverse populations. Min 3.25 cum/science GPA. 32 PA-shadowing hours required (direct PCE not required). Competitive boosters: advanced degrees, research/publications, advanced certs (EMT/paramedic/RN/AT), multilingual/cross-cultural experience, 100+ volunteer hrs, 750+ work hrs, military, leadership. Group interview + timed writing + PBL session. Articulation agreements give guaranteed interviews/seats to partner colleges. (chatham.edu PA admissions)

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Program admissions information

How this program interviews

On-campusIndividual + Group

Group interviews are held with two to three applicants and two to three faculty members or alumni, and the day also includes a timed writing prompt, a problem-based learning session, a facility tour and a Q&A with current students. The program states you must receive a passing score on each portion of interview day. Review is holistic and it publishes what it values: PA shadowing (especially 75 hours or more), work, volunteer and leadership experience, advanced degrees, research, and service to underserved populations.

Source checked Jul 26, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.

Program interview information
YOUR STARTING POINT

Admissions & prerequisites

Admission requirements

GRENot requiredNeither GRE nor PA-CAT required by the current PA admissions page.
Patient careNo required minimumDirect patient-care hours are not required. Separate 32-hour PA-shadowing minimum applies, with 16 hours by August 1, 2026.
Overall GPA3.25CASPA cumulative GPA minimum at application.
Science GPA3.25CASPA science GPA minimum at application.
Recommendations3 requiredAcademic professor/advisor and work/volunteer supervisor letters due at submission; third is candidate choice and may arrive later. Each written within one year; academic exception after three years out of college.
International applicantsAccepted with conditionsForeign transcript course-by-course evaluation, U.S.-equivalent bachelor’s, and lawful immigration/visa status; PA program does not sponsor visa process.
English proficiencyConditional TOEFLPA-specific iBT minimum 86 with section minima, unless qualifying U.S./Canadian degree exemption.

Prerequisite coursework

Terms (semester or quarter)

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Choose one complete option in each group

Courses shown as alternatives in the table are not all required. Confirm the accepted route with the program.

  • Anatomy and Physiology path: Human or Vertebrate Anatomy with lab + Human or Vertebrate Physiology OR Anatomy & Physiology I and II, both with labs
  • Psychology content option: Introductory/General Psychology OR Developmental or Human Lifespan Psychology
CourseCreditsLabMin gradeYour coursework
Medical Terminology1 course(s)
Course notes & alternatives

One 100- or 200-level term; term may be semester or quarter.

Not publishedTerms (semester or quarter)Not specifiedB-Sign in to plan
Human or Vertebrate Anatomy with lab1 course(s)

Separate A&P path; anatomy lab required. Do not mix with combined A&P path.

Not publishedTerms (semester or quarter)RequiredB-Sign in to plan
Human or Vertebrate Physiology1 course(s)

Separate A&P path; a physiology lab is not stated as mandatory. Do not mix with combined A&P path.

Not publishedTerms (semester or quarter)Not specifiedB-Sign in to plan
Anatomy & Physiology I and II, both with labs2 course(s)

Complete both combined courses; substitutes for the separate anatomy and physiology pair.

Not publishedTerms (semester or quarter)RequiredB-Sign in to plan
Microbiology1 course(s)
Course notes & alternatives

One 100- or 200-level term; separate from the Human Biology requirement.

Not publishedTerms (semester or quarter)Not specifiedB-Sign in to plan
Writing-intensive English1 course(s)
Course notes & alternatives

One term; transcripted AP English also accepted under current rule.

Not publishedTerms (semester or quarter)Not specifiedB-Sign in to plan
Introductory/General Psychology1 course(s)

One 100- or 200-level term; developmental/lifespan content may qualify; AP Psychology credit accepted under current rule.

Not publishedTerms (semester or quarter)Not specifiedB-Sign in to plan
Developmental or Human Lifespan Psychology1 course(s)

Alternative if content satisfies published general-psychology rule; program reviews course.

Not publishedTerms (semester or quarter)Not specifiedB-Sign in to plan
Human Biology sequence with labs2 course(s)
Course notes & alternatives

Two distinct 100- or 200-level terms with labs. General/Intro Biology I and II or listed cell/organism courses may qualify. Genetics, biochemistry, microbiology and A&P do not count.

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Inorganic/General Chemistry sequence with labs2 course(s)
Course notes & alternatives

Two distinct 100- or 200-level terms with labs. Organic Chemistry II may replace Organic I OR four credits of inorganic chemistry, not both. Biochemistry does not count.

Not publishedTerms (semester or quarter)RequiredB-Sign in to plan
Organic Chemistry I or II with lab1 course(s)
Course notes & alternatives

One 100- or 200-level term with lab. Organic II may satisfy this OR four inorganic-chemistry credits, not both. Biochemistry does not substitute.

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Policies that can change your plan

Grade and recency
B− or better in each of 11 prerequisites, completed within 10 years at application. No pass/fail or certificate coursework.
A&P alternatives
Separate Human/Vertebrate Anatomy with lab plus Human/Vertebrate Physiology, or combined A&P I and II both with labs; do not mix paths.
International eligibility
Foreign graduates may apply with course-by-course ECE/WES-equivalent evaluation and a U.S.-equivalent bachelor’s degree; F-1 enrollment possible, but PA program does not sponsor or assist with visa status.
English proficiency
Conditional PA-specific TOEFL iBT 86 total (L23/R20/W20/S23), valid two years before June enrollment and received by October 1; U.S./Canadian bachelor’s or graduate degree exemption on detailed rule. TOEFL Essentials not accepted.
Course count and grade
11 prerequisite courses total; each requires B− or better, completed within 10 years of application. Course credits are not generally specified.
Application status
No more than three courses may be outstanding at CASPA submission; all completed by June 1 of matriculation year.
Course format
Accredited college/community college and online courses accepted; no pass/fail or certificates.
AP transition
Official page contains conflicting timing for science AP phase-out (after 2026–27 in course notes versus beginning 2029–30 in summary); confirm current-cycle AP science eligibility before applying. English/Psychology AP remains listed.
Recommended only
Statistics and Genetics are recommended, not required.
Current official PA prerequisite requirements Fall 2027 entry · Checked 2026-09-24
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Dates & application steps

Application deadlineOct 1, 2026

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2026–2027
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THE FINANCIAL PICTURE

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Published cost estimate

Published 2026–27 full-program tuition for 85 credits over six terms
Resident tuition$110,330 published full-program tuition
Nonresident tuition$110,330 published full-program tuition

Tuition only; $7,700 university/graduation fees and other expenses are additional.

Required program fees$7,700
Tuition + required feesExcludes living and other expenses
$118,030

Chatham’s 2026–27 table lists $71,390 first-year plus $38,940 second-year tuition = $110,330 across 85 credits. Published tuition plus university and graduation fees is $118,030. Books, equipment, living and other program-specific costs are extra; 2025–26 per-term introductory text is stale for this table.

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Year-one tuition$71,390
Year-two tuition$38,940
Full-program tuition$110,330
University and graduation fees$7,700
Tuition plus university/graduation fees$118,030

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HOW YOU’LL LEARN

Curriculum & clinical training

01First year · two didactic terms

Problem-based medical education

Problem-based learning and interprofessional education develop clinical reasoning and collaborative practice.

02Second year

Clinical rotations and final coursework

Required core specialties and electives provide supervised clinical experience; students return to campus for final coursework at the end of the year.

24-month, 85-credit program completed over six terms.

Chatham University official curriculum source Current published curriculum; cohort-specific dates retained separately · Checked 2026-09-26
WHO STUDIES HERE

The admitted class

Fall 2026 matriculated cohort

Published class averages
Overall GPA3.86
Science GPA3.86
Patient-care hoursNot recorded
Compare published cohorts
ClassOverall GPAScience GPAPCE hours
Fall 2026 matriculated cohort3.863.86Not recorded

Class averages describe an admitted cohort. They are not minimums or acceptance probabilities.

Chatham University official curriculum source Fall 2026 admitted/matriculated student profile · Checked 2026-09-26
OUTCOMES & OVERSIGHT

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: 98%

Program reporting year not recorded; direct comparison unavailable.

  • Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 94%

Program reporting period not recorded; direct comparison unavailable.

Accreditation history

Continued
First accreditedApril 1997
Next reviewApril 2034

A complete dated action history has not been added to this record.

ARC-PA currently accredited programs — sponsoring-institution directory Directory as retrieved 2026-09-26; scheduled review dates are provisional timing and may change · Checked 2026-09-26
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Rankings & information still to verify

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