Rutgers University Physician Assistant Program

Rutgers University PA Program Mission Statement

The Rutgers University Physician Assistant Program enhances the delivery of humanistic patient care and advances the PA profession through a dynamic blend of educational programs, research, and service. Carefully crafted curricula and thoughtful mentorship of students develops collaborative, caring, and competent healthcare providers.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status:  Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: Piscataway, NJ 
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: August
• Class Duration: 33 months
• Class Capacity: 50 students
• Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
• Seat Deposit: $700
• International Students: Accepted
• English proficiency Exam: Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $91,884
• Nonresident tuition: $137,826

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 98%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 99%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: September
• Supplemental Application: Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Verified
  
• Fee: $50

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.2
• Science GPA: 3.2
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
  • Overall: 3.64
  • Science: 3.61
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours: Required
  

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Required

EVALUATIONS

• Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)

GRE

• GRE Not Required

CASPer

• CASPer Not Required
• For more information on CASPer click here

PA-CAT

• PA-CAT Not Required
• For more information on PA-CAT click here

PAEA Program Directory

• PAEA PA Program Directory Link