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Address & Contact

Our Address

18600 Wedge Parkway Reno, Nevada 89511

GPS

39.391473893486, -119.81687476226

Telephone

775-784-4843

Email

[email protected]

Web

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✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Comparative review with preference points (max 18): Nevada residents/Nevada Heritage (6), rural residents (6), military service (6).

Weighs GPA (bio/chem/A&P emphasis), paid direct PCE, LORs, demonstrated interest in primary care/rural/underserved care, PA shadowing, interview.

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Applicants who complete interviews are ranked by preference points and considered by the admissions committee alongside selection factors and cumulative reviewer ratings, but the site does not describe the interview's format or whether it is virtual or on-campus.

Summarized from University of Nevada, Reno’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 Nevada Reno PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Program is to train flexible and committed primary care clinicians dedicated to strengthening health care in their communities.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Reno, Nevada
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: June
  • Class Duration: 25 months
  • Class Capacity: 24 students
  • Seat Deposit: $1,000
  • International Students: Accepted
  • TOEFL: Not Required

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $104,315
  • Resident tuition: $93,121 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $93,121 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 96%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: No 5-year average yet — only FOUR graduating cohorts (2022-2025); 92% first-time across them (85/92)

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 2.75
  • Science GPA: 3.2
  • Prereq GPA: No Minimum
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.5
    • Science: 3.57
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B- required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: No Requirement
  • Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (3 cr); General Biology (3 cr); Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (4 cr); Microbiology (4 cr); Statistics (3 cr) — must be completed within 7 (recommended now; required starting 2027-28 cycle)

EXPERIENCE

  • Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 2000

SHADOWING

  • PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

  • At least one recommended from a healthcare provider (PA preferred)

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