Address & Contact

Our Address

Northwest University 6710 108th Ave NE Kirkland, Washington 98033

GPS

47.665774971247, -122.19556912432238

Telephone

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

EAM holistic framework: academics (science/prereq/last-60 GPA weighted), PCE type+amount, volunteerism, leadership, MMI interview, 3 LORs, mission alignment (service/leadership/faith integration).

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

Northwest University's PA Medicine admission procedure page states interviews occur on campus only with no virtual options, held during the fall and winter, with candidates spending the day on campus for interviews and activities.

Summarized from Northwest 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.

Northwest University PA Program Mission Statement

The Northwest University School of PA Medicine is driven by a passion to equip graduates who are academically prepared, biblically rooted, globally minded and empowered to serve by educating Physician Assistant students in a Christ-centered educational experience where students are encouraged to live out their faith, integrate their faith within the practice of medicine, engage in life-long learning and become leaders in the community and in the profession.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Provisional Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Kirkland, Washington
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: August
  • Class Duration: 28 months
  • Class Capacity: 40
  • Seat Deposit: $1,000
  • International Students: Accepted
  • TOEFL: Yes

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $137,744
  • Resident tuition: $127,680 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $127,680 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: No graduates yet
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: No graduates yet

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Prereq GPA: No Minimum
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: No Requirement

EXPERIENCE

  • Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 500

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

  • 3 (supervisors and medical providers recommended)

GRE

CASPer

PA-CAT

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