Address & Contact

Our Address

St. Ambrose University 1320 West Lombard Street Davenport, IA 52804

GPS

41.54269610889636, -90.59129147628586

Telephone

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Bachelor’s required; min 3.0 cumulative/prerequisite/science GPA; prereqs grade C or higher (no P/F, no AP/CLEP); 500 PCE direct-patient-contact hours; 16 PA shadowing hours; 3 LORs; required campus interview; GRE optional.

US citizens/permanent residents only.

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Where: On campus

A campus interview is a required step in the admissions process; the program does not publish the interview's format.

Summarized from St. Ambrose 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.

St. Ambrose University PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the St. Ambrose University Physician Assistant Program is to prepare physician assistants to deliver high quality patient-centered care with compassion and respect. The program provides a supportive environment to assist students as they develop into professionals with the knowledge and skills to contribute to the health and welfare of their communities.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Davenport, Iowa
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: June
  • Class Duration: 29 months
  • Class Capacity: 30 (max entering)
  • Seat Deposit: $500
  • International Students: Not Accepted
  • TOEFL: Required

TUITION

  • Resident tuition: $116,400 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $116,400 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 97%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 94%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

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

EXPERIENCE

  • Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 500

SHADOWING

  • 16 (shadowing a PA)

EVALUATIONS

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