Thiel College Physician Assistant Program

Program Closed: The ARC-PA withdrew this program’s accreditation (2025). The program is completing a teach-out for currently enrolled students and is not accepting new applicants. It is no longer an option for prospective PA students.

Thiel College PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Thiel College Master of Science in Physician Assistant program is to empower individuals to reach their full potential by creating a collaborative and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes service to society and promotes ethical leadership. The faculty and staff are passionate about encouraging our students to succeed and creating a supportive atmosphere to prepare students for careers and lives of meaning and purpose. Physician assistant graduates will gain the disciplinary knowledge of practice and clinical preparation, interpersonal communication skills and dispositions to provide excellent person-centered care with an emphasis on professional accountability, leadership and service to the community.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status: Permanently Closed
• Campus Location: Greenville, Pennsylvania
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: June
• 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: $500
• International Students: Not Accepted
• TOEFL: Not Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $118,368
• Nonresident tuition: $118,368

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 89%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 89%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: March 
• Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Not Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Verified 
  
• Fee: Nil

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: 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

• See Program Website

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