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Address & Contact

Our Address

2200 Dendrinos Drive, Suite 15 Traverse City, Michigan 49684

GPS

44.7413167, -85.6196202

Telephone

231-995-1785

Email

[email protected]

Web

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Non-rolling, holistic.

Ranked objectively on academic criteria (overall GPA, last-60 GPA, prereq GPA) plus added consideration for prior healthcare degree, >10,000 HCE hours, military/veteran, >5,000 volunteer hours, >5,000 leadership hours, Casper scores, >=30 GVSU credits, economically disadvantaged background, commitment to underserved. Minimum 500 HCE hours. Traverse City additionally weighs Northern Michigan ties. Apply to only one campus.

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Format: Varies by cycle Where: On campus

The Traverse City cohort goes through Grand Valley's single half-day interview event: individual interviews with PAS faculty and local health care community members, a group interview with program administration, and a faculty panel, plus a facility tour with current students.

Summarized from Grand Valley State University-Traverse City’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.

Grand Valley State University-Traverse City PA Program Mission Statement

To prepare highly competent physician assistants who embrace diversity, equity and inclusion; lead and advance the profession; and provide quality patient-centered healthcare in all communities and settings.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Traverse City, Michigan
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: August
  • Class Duration: 28 months
  • Class Capacity: 12
  • Seat Deposit: See Program Website
  • International Students: Accepted
  • TOEFL: Required

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $106,110
  • Resident tuition: $100,580 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $100,580 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 92%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 84%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0  
  • Prereq GPA: 3.0
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.82
    • Prerequisite: 3.88
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 5 year(s)
  • Prerequisite Coursework: Organic Chemistry; Biochemistry; Anatomy; Physiology; Microbiology — must be completed within 5 (excl. Organic Chemistry)

EXPERIENCE

  • Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 500

SHADOWING

  • PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

  • Minimum of two recommendation rubrics; at least one must be completed by a healthcare professional, the other by either a second healthcare professional or a professor

GRE

CASPer

PA-CAT

PAEA Program Directory

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