University of Mary Hardin Baylor Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Holistic review.

Scored: overall/last-60/science/prereq GPA (each >=3.0, more points for higher); healthcare-related experience (points at 250/500/1000/1500 hrs; virtual shadowing accepted); community service (points at 100/200/300/400 hrs); leadership; reference scores. MMI assesses non-cognitive qualities. One-time guaranteed interview for qualifying UMHB students/grads; Interview Assurance Program for qualifying Baylor MSMS students (GPA >=3.6).

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Format: Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Where: On campus

UMHB's interview day includes a tour of campus, multiple mini interview stations, and time with faculty, staff, and students, indicating an on-campus interview experience.

Summarized from University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’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 Mary Hardin Baylor PA Program Mission Statement

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Physician Assistant program’s mission is to recruit and prepare graduate students to become competent, compassionate, service-driven physician assistant leaders who deliver evidence-based medical care to meet healthcare needs.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Belton, Texas
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: January
Class Duration: 28 months
Class Capacity: 40 students
Seat Deposit: $500
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required (international/foreign-university applicants only; min iBT total 100, >=25 each section; valid 2 years)

TUITION

Total cost with required fees: $149,750
Resident tuition: $139,200 (excludes program fees)
Nonresident tuition: $139,200 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

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

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: August
Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Not Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Verified by deadline
Fee: None

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.0
Science GPA: 3.0
Prereq GPA: 3.0
Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.8
- Science: 3.8
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): Recommended

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

Professors, medical professionals, employers, ministers, or community leaders

GRE

Not Required (GRE NOT required nor considered)

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required (PA-CAT NOT required nor considered)
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