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Address & Contact

Our Address

ECPI PA Program 5555 Greenwhich Road Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451

GPS

36.904036, -75.99243

Telephone

7574978400

Email

[email protected]

Web

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Point-based holistic rubric.

Academics: competitive applicants exceed 3.0 minimums. Life-experience points for socioeconomic factors (income, first-generation, raised in medically underserved/HRSA area), community involvement. Non-traditional points: military/veteran, >=2 yrs post-undergrad, prior master’s, Hampton Roads local (75-mile) preference. DPC: min 500 hrs, competitive >1200 hrs. MMI interviews.

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Format: Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)

An interview is required and uses the multiple mini-interview (MMI) format.

Summarized from ECPI University’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.

ECPI PA Program PA Program Mission Statement

The Physician Assistant Program will provide a challenging and innovative academic setting for students from diverse backgrounds to become physician assistants. Graduates will provide exceptional healthcare, promote health equity, commit to personal and professional growth, and lead in the communities they serve.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Provisional Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia 
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: July
  • Class Duration: 24 months
  • Class Capacity: 50
  • Seat Deposit: $1,000
  • International Students: Accepted
  • TOEFL: Check program website

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $115,694
  • Resident tuition: $111,207 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $111,207 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: No graduates yet
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: No graduates yet

APPLICATION INFORMATION

  • CASPA Participant: Yes
  • Application Deadline: April
  • Supplemental Application: Not Required
  • CASPA Deadline Type: Verified by deadline

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Prereq GPA: 3.0
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: See Program Website
    • Science: See Program Website
  • Prerequisite GPA: See Program Website
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)
  • Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (4 cr); Organic Chemistry (3 cr, or Biochemistry); General Biology (4 cr); Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (4 cr); Microbiology (4 cr); General Psychology (3 cr); Medical Terminology; Statistics (3 cr) — must be completed within 10 years

EXPERIENCE

  • Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 500

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

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