Springfield College Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Overall GPA (min 3.0) and prerequisite science/math GPA (min 3.0); 500+ HCE hours (ideal ~1000 direct patient care); 30+ PA shadowing hours; letters of recommendation incl.

one healthcare professional; 500-600 word personal statement/essay.

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

Springfield College PA Program Mission Statement

To educate students in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in clinical, community, and academic service to humanity by building upon its foundations of Humanics and academic excellence.The Springfield College physician assistant program trains primary care physician assistants eligible for employment in a wide variety of medical settings and specialties.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: January
Class Duration: 27 months
Class Capacity: 40 students
Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
Seat Deposit: $300
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required
Direct Entry / Dual Degree: Yes (BS-MS) — Freshman-entry BS Health Science/Pre-PA + MS PA (6 years). Qualified students are guaranteed an INTERVIEW, not a seat; up to 30 reserved seats.

TUITION

Resident tuition: $150,701
Nonresident tuition: $150,701

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 96%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Deadline Date: June
Submitted To: School Directly

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.0
Science GPA: 3.0
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C+ required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

Healthcare Experience Hours: 500 Hours

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Required

EVALUATIONS

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

GRE

GRE Not Required

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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