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University of Dayton 300 College Park Dayton, OH 45469

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PROGRAM PROFILE

University of Dayton Physician Assistant Program

Dayton, Ohio · Masters

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Application deadline Oct 1, 2026Confirm deadline type
Tuition $105,560 published full-program tuitionPublished full-program tuition
Class size 40 studentsProgram cohort size
Program length 27 monthsFull program
GRE requirement Not requiredNo standardized admissions tests are required, including GRE, PA-CAT, and CASPer.
Patient-care minimum 250 hours minimumAt least 250 hours of direct patient care are required, with a separate verification form.
Overall GPA minimum 3.00Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA is 3.0.
Science GPA minimum 3.00Minimum overall science GPA is 3.0.
Recommendations 3 lettersThree letters on official letterhead are required, including one academic reference and one healthcare supervisor. Family members are not accepted.
International applicants ConditionalInternational applicants may apply after satisfying CASPA, WES, TOEFL, and immigration-document requirements. Accepted with conditions.
English proficiency / TOEFL ConditionalInternational applicants need TOEFL iBT 89 with section minimums of Reading 21, Writing 24, Listening 18, and Speaking 26.
THE PROGRAM

A closer look

A seven-semester Ohio PA program emphasizing service, patient-centered care, and clinical preparation in diverse settings.

On campus27 months40 students
Mission & approach

To produce physician assistants who are committed to the service of the human person through the skillful, compassionate, and ethical provision of health care within the context of the Catholic Marianist tradition. We emphasize excellent generalist care for the whole person, particularly upholding dignity for society's most vulnerable, in a learning environment which emphasizes leadership, life-long learning, and service.

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BEYOND THE NUMBERS

Admissions insights

What this program looks for in applicants

Selection for an offer based on: GPA (science, cumulative, prerequisite); successful interview including written/oral communication, maturity, motivation, and interest in the UD/Marianist and PA Department mission; knowledge of the PA profession; and a vote of acceptance by the Admission Committee. Interview selection based on the completed application; completing prerequisites does not guarantee an interview. Special consideration for current students/alumni of UD and other Marianist universities, and for current/former military.

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Program admissions information

How this program interviews

An interview is described as an essential part of the selection process, assessing written and oral communication as well as interpersonal skills; not all applicants who complete prerequisites are guaranteed an interview. The general interview format and delivery method are not published, though international applicants are specifically asked to interview on campus.

Source checked Aug 1, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.

Program interview information

YOUR STARTING POINT

Admissions & prerequisites

Admission requirements

GRENot RequiredNo standardized admissions tests are required, including GRE, PA-CAT, and CASPer.
Patient care250 hours minimumAt least 250 hours of direct patient care are required, with a separate verification form.
Overall GPA3 minimumMinimum cumulative undergraduate GPA is 3.0.
Science GPA3 minimumMinimum overall science GPA is 3.0.
Recommendations3 lettersThree letters on official letterhead are required, including one academic reference and one healthcare supervisor. Family members are not accepted.
International applicantsAccepted with conditionsInternational applicants may apply after satisfying CASPA, WES, TOEFL, and immigration-document requirements.
English proficiencyConditionalInternational applicants need TOEFL iBT 89 with section minimums of Reading 21, Writing 24, Listening 18, and Speaking 26.

Prerequisite coursework

Units not published

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Dates & application steps

Application deadlineOct 1, 2026

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2026–2027

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THE FINANCIAL PICTURE

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Published cost estimate

Class matriculating August 2026 · seven semesters

Tuition$105,560
Required program fees$4,276
Tuition + required feesFull attendance estimate not recorded

$109,836

Published full-program tuition and required fees. Living, travel, insurance, and personal expenses may be additional.

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HOW YOU’LL LEARN

Curriculum & clinical training

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WHO STUDIES HERE

The admitted class

Recorded average GPANot published
Recorded science GPANot published

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OUTCOMES & OVERSIGHT

The program’s track record

Graduate outcomes

PANCE pass rates

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  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%

Program reporting year not recorded; direct comparison unavailable.

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

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Accreditation history

Continued

First accreditedNeeds verification
Next reviewNeeds verification

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