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Address & Contact

Our Address

Pacific University 190 SE 8th Avenue Suite 181 Hillsboro, OR 97123

GPS

45.520980299078886, -123.10978555867183

Telephone

503-352-7224

Email

[email protected]

Web

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✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Mission-aligned holistic review.

Special consideration for: first-generation college students, economically disadvantaged childhood, rural background/work (<=10,000 residents), HPSA/MUA background, US military/veterans, Hawaii ties, demonstrated adaptability/resourcefulness. Higher GPAs increase interview likelihood. Interview evaluates understanding of PA role, insight, problem solving, resiliency, program compatibility, communication. Pathway interview slots for STEM & Health Professions Advantage Scholars and Semillas de Salud.

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Where: Virtual

Interviews are held over Zoom, September through November. The program says it is looking at your understanding of the PA role, insight, problem solving, resilience, fit with the program and verbal communication, and it publishes admissions preferences for first-generation students, rural background, military veterans and applicants with a Hawaii connection.

Summarized from Pacific University’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-07-26. Interview formats and dates change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you make travel plans. See the program’s interview page.

 

Pacific University PA Program Mission Statement

The School of PA Studies prepares and mentors students with innovative curricula to provide quality primary and other specialty care for diverse global communities focusing on vulnerable, underserved, and rural populations.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: May
  • Class Duration: 27 months
  • Class Capacity: 60 students
  • Seat Deposit: $1,000
  • International Students: Accepted
  • TOEFL: Required for international students / non-native English speakers (English proficiency requirement)

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $158,905
  • Resident tuition: $134,865 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $134,865 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 87%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 95%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: No cumulative minimum published — the program instead requires 3.0 in the CASPA science (BCP) GPA and 3.0 in the most recent 45 semester credits; applications below either are not reviewed.
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Prereq GPA: No Minimum
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.64
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 year(s)
  • Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry; Organic Chemistry (req or Biochemistry cr); Anatomy; Physiology; Microbiology; General Psychology (3 cr, or Sociology); Statistics (3 cr) — must be completed within 7 (Anatomy & Physiology only)

EXPERIENCE

SHADOWING

  • PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

  • 2 professional evaluations (recommend at least one from a PA)

GRE

  • Not Required (program does not require or evaluate GRE/PA-CAT/MCAT/CASPer)

CASPer

PA-CAT

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