Kettering College Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Interview selection requires bachelor’s, no more than 4 prereqs outstanding, min 3.0 prereq GPA (no grade below C), GRE, Altus/CASPer, recommended patient care hours, 3 LORs.

Appraised on full-coursework GPA, prereq performance, GRE, CASPer, patient care hours, LORs, and interview. Interview preference for Kettering students (>=12 credits), honorably discharged veterans, and Seventh-Day Adventist students. No advanced placement.

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

The admission requirements page confirms an interview session is a required part of evaluation but does not describe format or delivery. Interview-selection preference goes to Kettering College students, veterans, and Seventh-Day Adventist applicants.

Summarized from Kettering College’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.

Kettering College PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Kettering College physician assistant studies program is to provide, in a faith-based environment, the academic and clinical experience necessary to develop competent, empathetic professional healthcare providers who are passionate about service and advocacy for diverse patient populations.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Kettering, Ohio
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: May
Class Duration: 27 months
Class Capacity: 60 students
Seat Deposit: $1,000
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required
Direct Entry / Dual Degree: Yes (BS-MS) — Direct Admit Status from high school into BSHS + MPAS (5-6 years). Freshmen only – transfers ineligible. Requires a 3.8 unweighted high school GPA and a 3.8 cumulative and science GPA to keep the seat.

TUITION

Total cost with required fees: $110,697
Resident tuition: $109,067 (excludes program fees)
Nonresident tuition: $109,067 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

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

APPLICATION INFORMATION

CASPA Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: October
Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Not Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Submitted by deadline

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.0
Science GPA: 3.0
Prereq GPA: 3.0
Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.78
Prerequisite: 3.68

Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)
Prerequisite Coursework: Organic Chemistry (8 cr); Biochemistry (4 cr); General Biology (4 cr); Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (4 cr); Microbiology (4 cr); General Psychology (3 cr); Developmental Psychology (3 cr, or Abnormal Psych); Statistics (3 cr) — must be completed within 10 (science prerequisites only)

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): No minimum hours required

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

At least one from a medical provider with significant interaction

GRE

GRE 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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