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Address & Contact

Our Address

Frostburg State University 24 North Walnut Street Hagerstown, Maryland 21740

GPS

39.65817, -78.92836

Telephone

301-687-7053

Email

[email protected]

Web

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Mission: prepare PAs for rural/medically underserved western Maryland.

PREFERENCE to applicants with: volunteer >=2 hrs/week (>=96 hrs/12 months); permanent address in medically underserved/shortage/rural areas; Maryland address; graduation from a regional institution within 120 miles; mission alignment. Min prereq GPA 3.0. 500 PCE hours + 8 hrs PA shadowing; preference for PCE requiring advanced training/licensure.

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) Where: On campus

Interviews are held in person at the Hagerstown site and centre on the Multiple Mini Interview format — short stations testing communication, teamwork and nonverbal skills. The day also includes a group interaction exercise and an on-site writing sample, run on a rolling basis August through December.

Summarized from Frostburg State University’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-08-01. Interview formats and dates change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you make travel plans. See the program’s interview page.

Frostburg State University PA Program Mission Statement

The Mission of the Frostburg State University’s Physician Assistant Program is to educate students in compassionate patient-centered care. Students will learn best practices, use innovative technology, and work in interprofessional teams to deliver quality care, particularly in rural and medically underserved areas in Maryland and beyond. Frostburg State University Physician Assistant graduates will have a commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and community service.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Hagerstown, Maryland
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: May 
  • Class Duration: 24 months
  • Class Capacity: 25 students
  • Seat Deposit: $1,500
  • International Students: Accepted  
  • TOEFL: Required

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $84,812 (resident) · $110,810 (nonresident)
  • Resident tuition: $77,104 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $103,102 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 85%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0   
  • Science GPA: 3.0  
  • Prereq GPA: 3.0   
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)
  • Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (4 cr); Organic Chemistry (4 cr, or Biochem); Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (4 cr); Microbiology (3-4 cr); Abnormal Psychology (3 cr, or Dev Psych=3); Medical Terminology (1-3 cr); Statistics — must be completed within 5 (Anatomy/Physiology/Microbiology); 10 (other prereqs)

EXPERIENCE

  • Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 500

SHADOWING

  • PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

  • 2 letters — one required from a Physician Assistant and another from a supervisor

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