Gannon University - Ruskin Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Bachelor’s; min 3.0 cumulative and 3.0 sciences/prereq GPA; prereqs within 10 years; 30 hours documented medical experience OR 30 hours PA shadowing; 3 recommendation forms; Altus Suite (CASPer); personal interview; via CASPA.

GRE not required.

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Applicants to the Ruskin, Florida program must complete a personal interview as part of the application, alongside recommendation forms from three evaluators. The catalog does not specify the interview's format or delivery.

Summarized from Gannon University-Ruskin’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.

Gannon University – Ruskin PA Program Mission Statement

The Gannon University Ruskin Physician Assistant Program strives to provide a stimulating learning environment, highly qualified and motivated faculty, as well as modern facilities that offer Physician Assistant students the opportunity to become well-prepared primary care providers who are leaders in their field and community.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Ruskin, Florida
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: August
Class Duration: 24 months
Class Capacity: 30
Seat Deposit: $500
International Students: Not Accepted
TOEFL: Not Required

TUITION

Total cost with required fees: $150,652
Resident tuition: $137,460 (excludes program fees)
Nonresident tuition: $137,460 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 89%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 87%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

CASPA Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: December
Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Not Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Verified by deadline
Fee: None

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.0
Science GPA: 3.0
Prereq GPA: 3.0
Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.76
- Science: See Program Website
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)
Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (8 cr); Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (4 cr); Microbiology (4 cr); Genetics (3 cr); General Psychology (3 cr); Medical Terminology (1-3 cr); Statistics (3 cr) — must be completed within 10 years

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 30

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Not Required

EVALUATIONS

Three letters from individuals familiar with the student’s academic and professional background

GRE

Not Required

CASPer

CASPer Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
For more information on PA-CAT click here

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