Indiana State University Physician Assistant Program

Indiana State University PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Indiana State University Physician Assistant Program is to create a student-centered educational environment that engages individuals to become compassionate, competent physician assistants who possess the clinical skills to contribute positively to the dynamic health care needs of rural and underserved populations.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status: Probationary Accreditation
• Campus Location: Terre Haute, Indiana
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: January
• Class Duration: 27 months
• Class Capacity: 30 students
• Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
• Seat Deposit: $500
• International Students: Accepted
• TOEFL: Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $42,966
• Nonresident tuition: $86,583

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 96%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 90%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: November
• Supplemental Application: 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: 3.52
  • Science:3.4
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours: 500

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Recommended 
• No Specified Hours

EVALUATIONS

• Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)

GRE

• See Program Website

CASPer

• CASPer Not Required
• For more information on CASPer click here

PA-CAT

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

PAEA Program Directory

• PAEA PA Program Directory Link