Address & Contact

Our Address

Trine University 1 University Avenue Angola, IN 46703

GPS

41.09339, -85.13886

Telephone

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Rolling, competitive.

Multi-data-point scoring: overall GPA (min 3.2; competitive >=3.5), hard-science GPA (>=3.5), last 55-60 cr GPA, GRE (within 5 yr; competitive >=305), interview scores. >=2 LORs, HCE/patient-contact/shadowing (>=500 hrs competitive). Prereqs C+. 20 Direct Entry seats.

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Format: Panel and one-on-one Where: Virtual or on campus

Admissions interviews are held on a rolling basis throughout the cycle, and applicants are individually notified whether their session will be in-person or virtual.

Summarized from Trine 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.

Trine University PA Program Mission Statement

The MPAS Program at Trine University will provide an outstanding educational experience that produces PA graduates capable of delivering safe, appropriate, effective, and cost-efficient medical care in a variety of clinical settings, while also preparing them to succeed, lead, and serve.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: August
  • Class Duration: 29 months
  • Class Capacity: 36 students
  • Seat Deposit: $1,000
  • International Students: Not Accepted
  • TOEFL: Required

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $120,400
  • Resident tuition: $118,300 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $118,300 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 91%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 93%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Prereq GPA: 2
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)
  • Prerequisite Coursework: Organic Chemistry (3 cr); Biochemistry (3 cr); Anatomy (3 cr); Physiology (3 cr); Microbiology (3 cr); General Psychology (3 cr); Medical Terminology (1 cr); Statistics (3 cr) — No hard limit (7-10 yr refresh recommended)

EXPERIENCE

  • Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 500

SHADOWING

  • PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

  • At least 2 (from supervisors such as professors or employers)

GRE

  • Check program website

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