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Address & Contact

Our Address

Methodist University 5107 College Center Drive Fayetteville, NC 28311

GPS

35.130857337782, -78.878087316549

Telephone

(910) 630-7615

Email

[email protected]

Web

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✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

GPA review (overall/science/prerequisite) plus competitive enhancers: economically/environmentally disadvantaged background, military affiliation, student-athlete, 50+ volunteer hours, honors program, master’s science degree, rigorous post-bacc, NC/Cape Fear region residency

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Format: Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Where: On campus

Interview day, held mid-to-late July until the class fills, is in person and on campus only with no virtual option, and includes a multiple mini interview with several stations, a group exercise, and a student panel. Decisions are emailed within a week and travel costs fall to the applicant.

Summarized from Methodist 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.

Methodist University PA Program Mission Statement

To develop competent clinicians within a supportive, engaging, culturally diverse environment which fosters academic and social growth. Our graduates will become integrated into communities striving for excellence in healthcare through compassion, professionalism, and lifelong learning

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina 
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: August
  • Class Duration: 27 months
  • Class Capacity: 35 students
  • Seat Deposit: $1,000 (non-refundable; deducted from first-semester tuition)
  • International Students: Accepted
  • TOEFL: Required

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $120,665
  • Resident tuition: $112,000 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $112,000 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 94%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 92%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Prereq GPA: 3.2
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.46
    • Prerequisite: 3.69
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: No Requirement

EXPERIENCE

  • Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 1000

SHADOWING

  • PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

  • A professor or advisor within the science department; medical personnel with whom you have worked in a clinical setting (e.g. physician assistant, physician, supervisor). It is highly recommended that a PA write a letter.

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