Address & Contact

Our Address

1600 Medical Center Drive | Huntington, WV 25701 | 304.691.1700

GPS

38.410255, -82.42665

Telephone

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Objective scoring rubric using academic record (cumulative/science/prereq GPA), Casper assessment, 3 recommendations, entrance exam (GRE or MCAT, upper-50% preferred but not weighted heavily), personal statement, and interview.

West Virginia residents receive additional rubric points. Marshall undergraduate graduates verified by Sept 1 receive a guaranteed interview if minimums met. No advanced placement/transfer credit.

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Applicants are scored on academic record, Casper, recommendations, entrance exam, personal statement and interview using an objective rubric; those offered an interview are notified by email with a date, a supplemental application and technical standards.

Summarized from Marshall 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.

Marshall University PA Program Mission Statement

The Marshall University Physician Assistant Program is dedicated to providing high-quality medical education to develop a competent physician assistant workforce to meet needs in primary and specialty care. Graduates of our program will contribute to the quality of life in their communities and regions through excellent health care. Building upon this foundation, we strive to fulfill the need for care in rural underserved areas and to engage our physician assistants in lifelong learning in an academic community that promotes diversity.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Huntington, West Virginia
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: January
  • Class Duration: 28 months
  • Class Capacity: 30
  • Seat Deposit: $1,000
  • International Students: Accepted
  • TOEFL: Not Required

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $75,978 (resident) · $110,558 (nonresident)
  • Resident tuition: $68,922 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $99,337 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 90%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: No 5-year average yet — only THREE graduating cohorts (2023-2025); 90% first-time across them (69/77)

APPLICATION INFORMATION

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)

EXPERIENCE

  • Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): Recommended (not required)

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

  • At least one from a physician assistant or medical clinician (MD/DO/NP); not family members or friends

GRE

CASPer

PA-CAT

PAEA Program Directory

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