Sacred Heart University Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Holistic: academics, statements, direct PCE, service, attributes, interview.

Extra for CT residents/military; Stamford Hospital/Health employees auto-interview.

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

Sacred Heart's MSPAS interviews are held virtually during the fall admissions cycle, with admissions decisions completed by December, and interviews are by invitation only. SHU alumni, or Stamford Health employees who meet minimum requirements, are instead granted an in-person interview.

Summarized from Sacred Heart University’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.

Sacred Heart University PA Program Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide students with engaging experiences that facilitate lifelong learning, enhance diverse perspectives, emphasize primary care and collaborative practice, and foster a spirit of service with a commitment to continuously improve the health of our communities.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Fairfield, Connecticut
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: August
Class Duration: 27 months
Class Capacity: 42 (ARC-PA max)
Seat Deposit: $1,000 non-refundable enrollment fee (applied to tuition)
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required only without U.S. baccalaureate; Reading 24/Listening 24/Speaking 28/Writing 26

TUITION

Total cost with required fees: $111,125
Resident tuition: $106,575 (excludes program fees)
Nonresident tuition: $106,575 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 94%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: September
Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Verified by deadline

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.0
Science GPA: 3.0
Prereq GPA: 3.0
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: No Requirement
Prerequisite Coursework: Organic Chemistry (8 cr, or Biochem); Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (4 cr); Microbiology (4 cr); Upper-level Biology (3-4 cr); General Psychology; Statistics — No expiration

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 1,000 Hours

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Not Required

EVALUATIONS

3 (work supervisor + academic; one clinical job supervisor)

GRE

Not Required

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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