Long Island University Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

cGPA/sGPA 3.0 min, GRE (by CASPA deadline, no min score), 500 PCE hours by matriculation (>=400 by application), prerequisites.

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Applicants who pass the screening rubric are invited to a personal interview evaluated on comfort, response to questions, motivation, and ethical and teamwork questions; the committee meets after each session and sends decisions within two weeks.

Summarized from Long Island 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.

Long Island University PA Program Mission Statement

The Division of Physician Assistant Studies supports Long Island University’s mission through the education of men and women of all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds in the art and science of medicine in order that they may become competent, compassionate, high quality healthcare providers.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Probationary Accreditation
Campus Location: Brooklyn, New York
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: September
Class Duration: 28 months
Class Capacity: 42 students
Seat Deposit: $2,500
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required

TUITION

Total cost with required fees: $133,425
Resident tuition: $125,732 (excludes program fees)
Nonresident tuition: $125,732 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 97%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 98%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: January
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
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)
Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (8 cr); General Biology (8 cr); Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (3 cr); Microbiology (3 cr); Statistics (3 cr) — must be completed within 10 years

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 500

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

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

GRE

GRE Required

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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