Northern Arizona University Physician Assistant Program

Northern Arizona University PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Northern Arizona University Physician Assistant Program is to educate individuals from inclusive backgrounds and lived experiences, and graduate physician assistants who provide high quality, compassionate medical care to the people of Arizona.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: Phoenix, Arizona
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: August
• Class Duration: 24 months
• Class Capacity: 60 students
• Seat Deposit: See Program Website 
  
• International Students: Accepted
• TOEFL: Required 

TUITION

• Total cost with required fees: $94,323 (resident) · $131,085 (nonresident)
• Resident tuition: $49,689 (excludes program fees)
• Nonresident tuition: $86,484 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 91%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 92%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• CASPA Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: September
• Multiple Start Dates: August — August start: apply by September 1, 2026; a second August cohort closes October 1, 2026. Each cohort has its own CASPA deadline; confirm with the program.
• Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Complete
• Fee: $75

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.0
• Science GPA: 3.0
• Prereq GPA: No Minimum
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
  • Overall: 3.67
  • Science: 3.62
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 5 year(s)
• Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (6 cr); Organic Chemistry (3 cr, or Biochemistry); General Biology (6 cr); Anatomy (3 cr); Physiology (3 cr); Microbiology (3 cr); Statistics (2 cr) — must be completed within 5 (applies to 9 sch of science coursework only)

EXPERIENCE

• Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 500 Hours

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Not Required

EVALUATIONS

• 3 (preferably from healthcare professionals, employers/supervisors, or professors)

GRE

• Required (composite >=284 desirable)

CASPer

• CASPer Not Required
• For more information on CASPer click here

PA-CAT

• PA-CAT Not Required
• For more information on PA-CAT click here

PAEA Program Directory

• PAEA PA Program Directory Link