University of North Dakota Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Competitive, rural-primary-care mission.

Highest preference: ND residents, then bordering (MN/MT/SD) & region (IA/NE/WI/WY). Emphasizes recent high-responsibility DPC (>1,000 paid hrs), rural HCE/residence, health/science or advanced degree, recent rigorous science prereqs, strong clinical references. Min 3.0 UGPA; prereqs B+ (C for a few).

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

University of North Dakota PA Program Mission Statement

The primary mission of the University of North Dakota Department of Physician Assistant Studies is to prepare selected students to become competent physician assistants working collaboratively within the health care team, emphasizing primary care in rural communities.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: May
Class Duration: 24 months
Class Capacity: 33 (max approved 35)
Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
Seat Deposit: $500
International Students: Not Accepted
TOEFL: Required

TUITION

Resident tuition: $45,904
Nonresident tuition: $68,856

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 94%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 90%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: August
Program Delivery: Hybrid — online/distance coursework combined with required on-campus or in-person components. Confirm the exact in-person requirements with the program.
Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Verified by deadline
Fee: $35

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.0
Science GPA: 3.0
Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.4
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

Healthcare Experience Hours: 1000

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)

GRE

See Program Website

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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