University of Bridgeport Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Cumulative & science GPA above minimums; rigorous prereq record; resilience; mission alignment; understanding of PA profession; self-awareness; teamwork/interpersonal skills; strong references; high-quality PCE exceeding minimum.

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

In-person interviews for the most qualified candidates are conducted between June and August. The specific interview format is not published on the site.

Summarized from University of Bridgeport’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.

University of Bridgeport PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Bridgeport Physician Assistant Institute is to prepare future PAs with the knowledge and skills to provide culturally sensitive, patient-centered care and foster life-long learning and professionalism, emphasizing commitments to diversity, global perspective, and integrative approach benefiting all patients. This mission is reflected in our motto: Adiuvare, Mederi, Communiter; TO HELP, TO HEAL, TOGETHER.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: January
Class Duration: 28 months
Class Capacity: 40 (ARC-PA maximum entering class)
Seat Deposit: $1,500
International Students: Not Accepted
TOEFL: Required (iBT min 90, no section below 22) for non-native English without US bachelor’s+

TUITION

Total cost with required fees: $122,735
Resident tuition: $112,210 (excludes program fees)
Nonresident tuition: $112,210 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 98%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: August
Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Verified by deadline
Fee: None

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)
Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (8 cr); Organic Chemistry (3 cr, or Biochem); General Biology (4 cr); Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (4 cr); Microbiology (3 cr); General Psychology (3 cr); Statistics (3 cr) — must be completed within 10 (science); 15 (statistics/psychology)

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): Recommended

SHADOWING

Encouraged/recommended, not required; does not count toward PCE

EVALUATIONS

3 (preferred: healthcare providers, professors, clinical supervisors, employers)

GRE

Not Required (no standardized test listed in required materials)

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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