Address & Contact

Our Address

Our Lady of the Lake College 5414 Brittany Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808

GPS

30.399863977519725, -91.11064501907451

Telephone

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Faith-based (Franciscan mission).

Hard min 3.0 cumulative and 3.0 science GPA (no exceptions). Prerequisites within ~7 years. CASPer required for interview eligibility. PCE not a strict minimum but more is more competitive; highest value on licensed/certified healthcare experience (nurses, paramedics/EMTs, respiratory/lab/rad techs) over entry-level roles.

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Applications are first reviewed for eligibility and qualifications, and selected candidates are then invited to complete a personal interview; the Casper assessment must be completed before the deadline to stay eligible.

Summarized from Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University(Our Lady of the Lake 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.

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University PA Program Mission Statement

Guided by the tradition of compassionate health care exemplified by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, the Physician Assistant Program will develop graduates who will provide evidence based, patient centered medical care in diverse settings, and who are committed to serving all God’s people.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation 
  • Campus Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: January 
  • Class Duration: 28 months
  • Class Capacity: 30 students
  • Seat Deposit: $500
  • International Students: Not Accepted
  • TOEFL: Required

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $97,753
  • Resident tuition: $84,444 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $84,444 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 93%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 95%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0   
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Prereq GPA: 3.0    
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.6
    • Science: 3.5
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 year(s)
  • Prerequisite Coursework: Organic Chemistry (req or Biochem cr); Anatomy; Physiology; Microbiology; Genetics; General Psychology; Medical Terminology; Statistics — must be completed within 7 years

EXPERIENCE

  • Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): Not Required

SHADOWING

  • PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

GRE

CASPer 

PA-CAT

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