Tuition + fees $109,836
Class graduating in 2028 (entering 2026); Dayton calls these current projections; full program
A closer look
A seven-semester Ohio PA program emphasizing service, patient-centered care, and clinical preparation in diverse settings.
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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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…
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Program admissions informationHow 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 informationAdmissions & prerequisites
Admission requirements
Prerequisite coursework
Semester creditsReview each course, its lab, and the program’s policies. Your links are planning records; the program decides equivalency.
Courses shown as alternatives in the table are not all required. Confirm the accepted route with the program.
- Anatomy and physiology route: Human Anatomy with lab + Human Physiology with lab OR Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Anatomy with lab1 course(s) Within 7 years of application. | 4Semester credits | Required | C |
| Human Physiology with lab1 course(s) Within 7 years of application. | 4Semester credits | Required | C |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs2 course(s) Accepted alternative to separate anatomy and physiology; 4 credits each; within 7 years. | 8Semester credits | Required | C |
Microbiology with lab1 course(s)Course notes & alternatives3–4 credits; within 10 years. | 3Semester credits | Required | C |
Organic Chemistry I with lab1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesWithin 10 years. | 4Semester credits | Required | C |
Organic Chemistry II with lab1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesWithin 10 years. | 4Semester credits | Required | C |
Biochemistry1 course(s)Course notes & alternatives3–4 credits; lab preferred, not required; within 10 years. | 3Semester credits | Not specified | C |
General Psychology1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesNo published expiration. | 3Semester credits | Not specified | C |
Second Psychology course1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesExamples: lifespan development or abnormal psychology; no published expiration. | 3Semester credits | Not specified | C |
Statistics1 course(s)Course notes & alternatives3–4 credits. Check with the program on whether the expiration rule applies to this non-science course. | 3Semester credits | Not specified | C |
Medical Terminology1 course(s)Course notes & alternatives1–3 credits; no published expiration. | 1Semester credits | Not specified | C |
Policies that can change your plan
General Chemistry isn't on the current checklist, though an older version listed it, so check with Dayton. Science prerequisites have an age limit, and no more than two non-science prerequisites may be completed with AP credit. Some science prerequisites may still be outstanding when you apply, but only if the program allows it.
Dates & application steps
October 1, 2026 is the published application deadline; confirm whether CASPA submission, completion, or verification is required.
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Published cost estimate
Class graduating in 2028 (entering 2026); Dayton calls these current projections; full programTuition only, from the school’s published rates for this cohort. Rates can change.
Class graduating in 2028 (entering 2026); Dayton calls these current projections: full-program tuition is $105,560 ($15,080 per semester x 7 semesters). Rates can change for later cohorts, so confirm with the program. Required fees for the same cohort total $4,276: $300 per semester x 7 semesters ($2,100) + clinical course fees $2,176. Tuition plus required fees = $109,836. Not included: medical equipment and scrubs, background check and drug screen, parking, laptop and living costs.
Curriculum & clinical training
Didactic education
Modular instruction combines medical foundations, technology, simulation and hands-on patient-care skills.
Clinical education
Nine experiences include eight four-week rotations and a ten-week elective that may be divided into shorter experiences.
The Dayton MPAP program spans 27 months and seven semesters; elective choices require faculty guidance and approval.
The admitted class
Class of 2026
Published class statisticsStatistics for the class listed above.
Compare published cohorts
| Class | Published GPA | Published science-related GPA | Published experience hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2026 | 3.70 | 3.71 | Not recorded |
Published class statistics describe the named cohort or population. They are not admission minimums or acceptance probabilities.
The program’s track record
Graduate outcomes
PANCE pass rates
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- First-time PANCE pass rate: 95%
The program's newest published class is the 2024 cohort: 95% first-time pass rate. Earlier cohorts: 2023 100%, 2022 84%, 2021 94%, 2020 100%. The program does not list taker counts or a five-year average, so no five-year figure is shown.
- Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: Not available yet
Five-year first-time results are not yet available.
Accreditation history
ContinuedSources you can open
Links to the program’s own pages and the official directories we use.
- CASPA 2027 program description
- Current graduate PA admissions requirements
- University of Dayton curriculum and clinical training
- University of Dayton published class statistics
- MPAP cohort tuition and fees
- ARC-PA currently accredited programs — sponsoring-institution directory
- Program contact page
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