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Address & Contact

Our Address

Gannon University 109 University Square Erie, PA 16541

GPS

42.127836728579, -80.08633459231

Telephone

813-658-4926

Email

[email protected]

Web

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✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Selection via scored oral+written interview-day performance plus GPA.

Primary 5-yr freshman direct-entry BS/MS (58 seats): min HS 3.4 GPA, bio+chem B+, LORs, interview day. Post-bacc option (space-available): min 3.0 GPA, prereqs within 7 yr, 3 evaluators, 30 hrs medical experience OR PA shadow, interview. CASPA.

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Where: On campus

Qualified Post-Baccalaureate applicants who apply by January 1 are invited to an in-person interview day at Gannon's Erie campus in February. Candidates are ranked for seats on scored oral and written interview performance alongside GPA.

Summarized from Gannon 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.

Gannon University PA Program Mission Statement

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation 
  • Campus Location: Erie, PA
  • Direct Entry / Dual Degree: Yes (BS-MS) — 5-year accelerated BS Health Science to MPAS, freshman direct entry. Erie, PA campus only – the Ruskin, FL program is post-baccalaureate CASPA entry.
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: August
  • Class Duration: 60 months
  • Class Capacity: 55
  • Seat Deposit: $500
  • International Students: Not Accepted
  • TOEFL: No

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $156,606
  • Resident tuition: $143,780 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $143,780 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 89%
  • Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 90%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

  • Application Deadline: January
  • Submitted To: School Directly

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 year(s)
  • Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (8 cr); General Biology (8 cr); Anatomy; Physiology; Microbiology; Genetics; General Psychology (3 cr); Medical Terminology (3 cr); Statistics (3 cr) — must be completed within 7 years

EXPERIENCE

  • Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 30

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

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

GRE

CASPer

PA-CAT

Featured image: Robert H. Morosky Academic Center; source: Gannon University.

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