Pennsylvania College of Technology Physician Assistant Program

Pennsylvania College of Technology PA Program Mission Statment

First-year (freshman) students at Penn College will be offered conditionally reserved seats in the Physician Assistant major if they have a minimum ACT score at/or above 23 or SAT scores at/or above 550 in math, 500 in critical reading, and a writing sub-score of at least 8. These students must maintain both a Penn College graduation GPA and math/science GPA of 3.4, without any withdraw (“W”), “D,” or “F” grades to retain their conditionally reserved seats in the major. 

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accreditation Status: Continuing
Campus: Williamsport, PA
Degrees Offered: Bachelor
Distance & Online Learning: None
Bachelor Degree: Not required
Class Duration: 24 months
Class Capacity: 30 students
On-Campus Housing: Available
Decision Criteria: Math/Science GPA; Health care exposure hours; personal interview, personal statement
Seat Deposit: $150
Supplemental Application: No
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Not required
Recommendation letters: No information provided

CASPA

CASPA Participant? NO
Application Deadline:See Program Website
Deadline Type: See Program Website

TUITION

RESIDENT TUITION $86,745
NONRESIDENT TUITION $122,474

GPA

Overall GPA 3.0
Prerequisite GPA 3.5
Science GPA No minimum
Science GPA Method

GRE

Not required

EXPERIENCE

Required
Minimum 300 hours
Paid experience with hands-on patient care
Volunteer experience with hands-on patient care
Shadowing a physician or physician assistant

PART TIME OPTION

NO

WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA

For a complete list of the Physician Assistant Program details and requirements please visit the official PA program website.