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Address & Contact

Our Address

Saint Louis University Physician Assistant Education Department, 3437 Caroline Street Saint Louis, MO 63104

GPS

38.62269947190269, -90.23377010334937

Telephone

314-977-7821

Email

[email protected]

Web

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✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Weighted: (1) academic potential (total/science/BCP/prereq GPA, trajectory, science credits, completion); (2) HCE type and hours; (3) committee review (essays, LORs); (4) community service and leadership; (5) interview.

Plus mission alignment, diversity, professionalism.

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Format: One-on-one and group Where: Virtual or on campus

SLU runs about six interview days between September and January, each with 16-20 applicants, and each applicant completes one small-group interview plus two scored one-on-one interviews. Interviews are conducted via Zoom or in person based on applicant preference, and SLU Scholars (an undergraduate pathway) are guaranteed an interview into the PA program.

Summarized from Saint Louis 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.

Saint Louis University PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of Saint Louis University’s PA program is to educate individuals to become competent, compassionate physician assistants dedicated to excellence in health care and to the service of humanity.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Saint Louis, Missouri 
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: August
  • Class Duration: 27 months
  • Class Capacity: 46 (ARC-PA max)
  • Seat Deposit: $1,000
  • International Students: Accepted
  • TOEFL: Required for non-native English speakers by Nov 1; combined min 100 (Reading 22, Listening 22, Speaking 26, Writing 24)

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $114,660
  • Resident tuition: $110,440 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $110,440 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 93%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 94%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Prereq GPA: 2.0
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: No Requirement
  • Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (8 cr); Organic Chemistry (6-8 cr); Anatomy (3-4 cr); Physiology (3-4 cr); Microbiology (3-4 cr); Genetics (3-4 cr); Medical Terminology (1-3 cr); Statistics (3 cr) — must be completed within 7 years

EXPERIENCE

SHADOWING

  • Recommended but does NOT count toward HCE (unless already working closely with a PA)

EVALUATIONS

  • 3 references (at least one from a healthcare provider: PA, MD, DO, or NP)

GRE

CASPer

PA-CAT

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Featured image: Saint Louis University Allied Health Building; source: ASAHP member directory.

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