Address & Contact

Our Address

University of Mount Union Physician Assisant Studies Program, 1972 Clark Avenue Alliance, OH 44601

GPS

40.902619492567275, -81.10870005054161

Telephone

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Preference for GRE >50th percentile per section, applicants exceeding the 40-hr PA shadowing minimum, and patient-care experience.

Bachelor’s + interview required.

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

Competitive applicants are invited to a one-day interview process held on the Mount Union campus, with applicants responsible for their own travel expenses. Acceptance notification follows within 90 days of the interview.

Summarized from University of Mount Union’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 Mount UnionPA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Mount Union Physician Assistant Studies Program is to educate knowledgeable, competent, and compassionate physician assistants who, under physician supervision, provide patient care with professionalism and integrity.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Alliance, Ohio 
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: May
  • Class Duration: 27 months
  • Class Capacity: 40 students
  • Seat Deposit: $750
  • International Students: Accepted
  • TOEFL: Required

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $105,800
  • Resident tuition: $101,500 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $101,500 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 92%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 93%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

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 (3-4 cr); Organic Chemistry (3-4 cr); General Biology (8 cr); Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (4 cr); Microbiology (4 cr); Genetics (2-4 cr); General Psychology (3-4 cr); Medical Terminology; English (3-4 cr); Statistics (3-4 cr) — must be completed within 10 (science/math prereqs; case-by-case if older)

EXPERIENCE

  • Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 500

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

  • One required from a practicing physician or physician assistant

GRE

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Featured image: Gallaher Hall; source: University of Mount Union.

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