University of Dayton Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Selection 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; committee vote.

Interview selection based on completed application. Special consideration for current students/alumni of UD and other Marianist universities, and current/former military.

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

💬 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.

Summarized from University of Dayton’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 Dayton PA Program Mission Statement

Our mission is 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.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Dayton, Ohio
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: August
Class Duration: 27 months
Class Capacity: 40
Seat Deposit: $1,000 (non-refundable)
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required (international applicants only; min 89 iBT composite)

TUITION

Total cost with required fees: $109,836
Resident tuition: $105,560 (excludes program fees)
Nonresident tuition: $105,560 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

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

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: October
Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Not Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Verified by deadline

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 7 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 250 Hours

SHADOWING

Included within the 250-hour HCE requirement (no separate minimum)

EVALUATIONS

3 (1 healthcare supervisor; 1 professor/advisor; 1 physician or PA)

GRE

Not Required

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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