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Address & Contact

Our Address

Chatham University 107 Woodland Rd Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15232

GPS

40.44828037294081, -79.92377121137592

Telephone

(412) 365-1825

Email

[email protected]

Web

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✔ 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, advanced certs (EMT/RN/AT), multilingual, 100+ volunteer hrs, military, leadership. Group interview + timed writing + PBL. Articulation agreements give guaranteed interviews/seats to partner colleges. (chatham.edu PA admissions)

Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.

💬 How This Program Interviews

Format: One-on-one and group Where: On campus

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.

Summarized from Chatham University’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.

Chatham University PA Program Mission Statement

Chatham University’s Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program is an accelerated, 85-credit program designed to produce highly skilled and competent healthcare providers. During the first year of the program, you will complete two didactic terms before continuing on to clinical rotations which comprise your second year. At the end of your second year, you will return to campus to finish coursework.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: August
  • Class Duration: 24 months
  • Class Capacity: 60 students
  • Seat Deposit: $800
  • International Students: Accepted
  • TOEFL: Required
  • Direct Entry / Dual Degree: Yes (BS-MS) — Integrated Degree Program: freshman pathway admission with guaranteed progression to Chatham’s MPAS (3.5 GPA + holistic review).

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $118,030
  • Resident tuition: $110,330 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $110,330 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 98%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 94%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.25
  • Science GPA: 3.25
  • Prereq GPA : 3.30
  • Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (2 sem); Organic Chemistry (1 sem); General Biology (2 sem); Anatomy (1 sem); Physiology (1 sem); Microbiology (1 sem); General Psychology (1 sem); Medical Terminology (1 sem); English (1 sem) — must be completed within 10 years
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.74
    • Science: 3.71
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: 10 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

  • Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE):Recommended

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

  • Three letters: one from a college professor or academic advisor, one from a volunteer or work supervisor; the third is the candidate’s choice

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