Address & Contact

Our Address

2500 California Plaza Hixson Lied Science Building Suite 202 Omaha, NE 68178-0110

GPS

41.2662335, -95.9503013

Telephone

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

US citizens/permanent residents only.

Holistic, rolling review scored on: academic achievement (cumulative & science GPA, rigor), patient-contact experience (quantity AND quality; hands-on direct care preferred), non-healthcare service (Jesuit emphasis), PA shadowing, well-roundedness, written communication, references (3 LORs). No admission preference to any group. Apply early.

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Where: Virtual or on campus

Interview invitations begin in September and run through October, with final decisions in December. Interviews are held in person or virtually as determined by the program. Review is holistic — academic achievement, patient contact experience, non-healthcare service, shadowing, well-roundedness, written communication and references.

Summarized from Creighton University – Omaha’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-07-25. Interview formats and dates change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you make travel plans. See the program’s interview page.

Creighton University – Omaha PA Program Mission Statement

The Creighton University Physician Assistant Program mission is to foster a tradition of excellence by transforming learners into compassionate physician assistants who are dedicated to exemplary patient care. Rooted in our Ignatian heritage, we empower students to realize their full potential through a commitment to professional growth and service to humanity.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status:  Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Omaha, Nebraska
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: August
  • Class Duration: 28 months
  • Class Capacity:  77
  • Seat Deposit: $500
  • International Students: Not Accepted
  • TOEFL: Required

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $105,560
  • Resident tuition: $98,642 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $98,642 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 100%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: No Minimum
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.81
    • Science: 3.91
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: No Requirement
  • Prerequisite Coursework: Organic Chemistry (3 cr); Biochemistry (3 cr); Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (4 cr); Microbiology (4 cr); Abnormal Psychology (3 cr); Medical Terminology (1 cr); Statistics (3 cr) — No stated expiration

EXPERIENCE

  • Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 250

SHADOWING

  • PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

GRE

CASPer

PA-CAT

PAEA Program Directory

Featured image: Hixson-Lied Science Building; source: Creighton University.

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