Address & Contact

Our Address

Pace University - Pleasantville 861 Bedford Rd Pleasantville, New York 10570

GPS

41.12838, -73.80819

Telephone

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Holistic (quantitative + qualitative: academics, experience, service, aspirations, interpersonal skills).

Prereqs B+ each (below B may be retaken); priority to applicants with all prereqs complete at e-submit (up to 2 in-progress allowed, contingent).

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Format: One-on-one and group Where: On campus

Interview day at the Pleasantville campus includes an individual interview, a group exercise, and a written essay, plus a facilities tour and time with current students, and candidates are evaluated with rubrics on cognitive and personal qualities to fill up to 40 seats.

Summarized from Pace University – Pleasantville’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.

Pace University – Pleasantville PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Pace University, College of Health Professions, and Physician Assistant Program – Pleasantville is to educate veterans and culturally diverse graduate students, providing an academically rigorous learning environment that promotes the intellectual, personal and professional growth of the students. The faculty and staff will imbue these qualities and facilitate the development of a learning community that supports the training of quality physician assistants with attributes including lifelong learning, service orientation and an emphasis on primary care. The faculty, staff and students will demonstrate the knowledge, attitudes and understanding to function in diverse communities, populations and settings, and to treat all patients with dignity, respect and compassion.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Pleasantville, New York
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: September
  • Class Duration: 27 months
  • Class Capacity: 40 (maximum)
  • Seat Deposit: $1,500
  • International Students: Accepted
  • TOEFL: Required

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $137,610
  • Resident tuition: $126,110 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $126,110 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 95%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 96%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Prereq GPA: 3.0
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.59
    • Science: 3.54
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B- required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)
  • Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (8 cr); Organic Chemistry (4 cr, or Biochem); General Biology (8 cr); Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (4 cr); Microbiology (3 cr); Statistics (3 cr) — must be completed within 7 years

EXPERIENCE

SHADOWING

  • PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

  • 3 (one from a healthcare professional)

GRE

CASPer

PA-CAT

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