Pace University – Pleasantville Physician Assistant Program
Pleasantville, New York · Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Tuition + fees $137,610
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A closer look
Pace University PA program in Pleasantville, New York.
Mission & approach
Educate a diverse student body in an academically rigorous environment promoting intellectual, personal, and professional growth; develop a learning community that trains quality PAs oriented to lifelong learning, service, and an emphasis on primary care.
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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).
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Program admissions informationHow this program interviews
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.
Source checked Aug 1, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
Program interview informationAdmissions & prerequisites
Admission requirements
Overall GPA exception pathway
GPA exception: GPAs below 3.0 are considered only when the applicant completed a graduate degree in biological or chemical sciences or a Public Health degree and successfully completed the coursework.
Prerequisite coursework
Semester creditsReview each course, its lab, and the program’s policies. Your links are planning records; the program decides equivalency.
Courses shown as alternatives in the table are not all required. Confirm the accepted route with the program.
- Biochemistry or Organic Chemistry with lab: Biochemistry with lab OR Organic Chemistry with lab
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-calculus or Statistics | 3Semester credits | Not required | B- |
Biology I and II with labs2 course(s)Course notes & alternativesTwo distinct courses with labs. | 8Semester credits | Required | B- |
Chemistry I and II with labs2 course(s)Course notes & alternativesTwo distinct courses with labs. | 8Semester credits | Required | B- |
| Biochemistry with lab Alternative to Organic Chemistry with lab. | 4Semester credits | Required | B- |
| Organic Chemistry with lab Alternative to Biochemistry with lab. | 4Semester credits | Required | B- |
| Microbiology | 3Semester credits | Not specified | B- |
| Human Anatomy with lab | 4Semester credits | Required | B- |
| Human Physiology with lab | 4Semester credits | Required | B- |
Policies that can change your plan
- International eligibility
- Applicants with a bachelor's degree from outside the United States and Canada are considered only when all prerequisites were completed at an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution and TOEFL is submitted with the application. No separate F-1 sponsorship, permanent-residency, citizenship, or DACA eligibility rule is published — check with the program.
- English proficiency
- The PA program's page requires testing whenever English is not your first language. The university's central page instead requires testing only if your bachelor's degree was earned in a country where English is not official and English is not your first language, and it separately requires proof from students who have been in the United States fewer than six years. It also accepts proof of citizenship from a listed country where English is official. The PA page lists TOEFL iBT 88, IELTS 7, or PTE 60. The central page's row for Pleasantville lists TOEFL iBT 5.0+, TOEFL Essentials 9.5, IELTS 7.0, PTE 61, or Duolingo 115, and accepts TOEFL MyBest. Scores must be no more than two years old. No section minimums are published. Confirm which requirements apply with the program.
- Admission tests
- GRE not required. The program has not published CASPer or PA-CAT requirements; check with the program.
- Future cycle
- Beginning Fall 2028, all prerequisites must be complete before application.
B− minimum; coursework within seven years. Science courses must be in person; mathematics may be online. No more than two prerequisites in progress at application. Beginning Fall 2028, all prerequisites must be complete before applying.
When courses must be complete: Full-time program.
Dates & application steps
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Published cost estimate
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$126,110 TOTAL TUITION to completion (tuition only). RE-VERIFIED 2026-08-10 against the school's own cost page after the back-derivation sweep. Cohort: Class of 2028 (matriculating Fall 2026), 102cr, 27mo.
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Curriculum & clinical training
Didactic education
Sixty-six credits provide the scientific, medical and clinical-skills foundation.
Clinical education
Thirty-six credits include eight required rotations and an elective.
The Pleasantville program spans 27 months and 102 credits. Its clinical network includes tristate partners.
The admitted class
Accepted applicants, 2023
Published class statisticsThese figures describe applicants accepted in 2023, so they may be out of date. The GPA figures are not labeled as describing students who actually enrolled.
Compare published cohorts
| Class | Published GPA | Published science-related GPA | Published experience hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accepted applicants, 2023 | 3.59 | 3.54 | Not recorded |
Published class statistics describe the named cohort or population. They are not admission minimums or acceptance probabilities.
The program’s track record
Graduate outcomes
PANCE pass rates
See first-time program performance with clearly dated national context.
- First-time PANCE pass rate: 95%
- Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 96%
Accreditation history
ContinuedApril 2032
Sources you can open
Links to the program’s own pages and the official directories we use.
- ARC-PA currently accredited programs — sponsoring-institution directory
- Grad Admission: TOEFL, IELTS & PTE Requirements | Pace University New York
- Pace University – Pleasantville curriculum and clinical training
- Pace University – Pleasantville PA admissions requirements
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