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PROGRAM PROFILE

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Physician Assistant Program

Belton, Texas · Masters

Program website
Application deadline Aug 1, 2026Passed · Confirm deadline type
Tuition $149,750 published full-program tuitionPublished combined full-program tuition and mandatory fees
Class size 40 studentsPublished entering cohort size.
Program length 28 monthsFull program
GRE requirement Not requiredGRE and PA-CAT are not required or considered; CASPer is not required.
Patient-care minimum No required minimumNo HCE or PCE minimum is required. Health-related experience is scored competitively in published bands beginning at 0–250 hours; a scoring band is not a minimum.
Overall GPA minimum 3.00Minimum cumulative GPA is 3.00; the program also publishes a 3.00 last-60-credit GPA.
Science GPA minimum 3.00Minimum science GPA is 3.00; the program also publishes a 3.00 prerequisite GPA.
Recommendations 3 professional lettersThree professional letters are required. Suggested sources include professors, medical professionals, employers, ministers, or community leaders; no single role is mandatory.
International applicants ConditionalApplicants need a U.S. regionally accredited bachelor’s degree or evaluated foreign equivalent, and prerequisites must be completed at a U.S. regionally accredited institution.
English proficiency / TOEFL Confirm with programRequired · revised TOEFL 20 / sections 5. The current PA application page requires revised TOEFL 20 total with at least 5 in each section, valid for two years. The general university page still displays older-scale 80/20 language; the program-specific current rule controls.
THE PROGRAM

A closer look

A 28-month Belton PA program with 40 students, no required patient-care minimum, and 3.00 cumulative and science GPA minimums.

On campus28 months40 students
Mission & approach

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. Program education occurs in a Christian environment guided by faculty who teach and mentor with integrity, sensitivity, and a commitment to excellence.

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BEYOND THE NUMBERS

Admissions insights

What this program looks for in applicants

Holistic review. Scored: overall GPA, last-60-hours GPA, science GPA, prerequisite GPA (each >=3.0, more points for higher); healthcare-related experience (points at 250/500/1000/1500 hrs — all hours evaluated together, virtual shadowing accepted); community service (points at 100/200/300/400 hrs); leadership experiences; reference scores (avg 4-5 preferred). Multiple Mini Interviews assess non-cognitive qualities (empathy, responsibility, ethics, resilience, self-awareness, problem-solving, communication). One-time guaranteed interview for qualifying full-time UMHB students/grads. Interview Assurance Program for qualifying Baylor MSMS students (GPA >=3.6).

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Program admissions information

How this program interviews

On-campusMMI

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.

Source checked Aug 1, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.

Program interview information
YOUR STARTING POINT

Admissions & prerequisites

Admission requirements

GRENot requiredGRE and PA-CAT are not required or considered; CASPer is not required.
Patient careNo required minimumNo HCE or PCE minimum is required. Health-related experience is scored competitively in published bands beginning at 0–250 hours; a scoring band is not a minimum.
Overall GPA3.00Minimum cumulative GPA is 3.00; the program also publishes a 3.00 last-60-credit GPA.
Science GPA3.00Minimum science GPA is 3.00; the program also publishes a 3.00 prerequisite GPA.
Recommendations3 professional lettersThree professional letters are required. Suggested sources include professors, medical professionals, employers, ministers, or community leaders; no single role is mandatory.
International applicantsConditionalApplicants need a U.S. regionally accredited bachelor’s degree or evaluated foreign equivalent, and prerequisites must be completed at a U.S. regionally accredited institution.
English proficiencyRequired · revised TOEFL 20 / sections 5The current PA application page requires revised TOEFL 20 total with at least 5 in each section, valid for two years. The general university page still displays older-scale 80/20 language; the program-specific current rule controls.

Prerequisite coursework

Units not published

Detailed course requirements have not been verified in this record.

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Dates & application steps

Application deadlineAug 1, 2026 · Passed

The August 1, 2026 CASPA verified deadline for January 2027 entry has passed; this cycle is closed.

2026–2027
Program startsDate needs confirmation

Expected entering-cohort start.

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THE FINANCIAL PICTURE

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Published cost estimate

Estimated full-program tuition and required fees at 2026–2027 rates
Tuition$149,750
Required program fees$0
Tuition + required feesFull attendance estimate not recorded
$149,750

The official program-cost page publishes $149,750 as estimated full-program tuition and required fees at 2026–2027 rates, including the published tuition, general service, technology, transportation, course, and graduation charges. Future annual increases may apply. Living and other indirect costs are excluded. PAEA reports $143,930 and appears to omit required fees; the first-party total controls.

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HOW YOU’LL LEARN

Curriculum & clinical training

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WHO STUDIES HERE

The admitted class

Recorded average GPANot published
Recorded science GPANot published

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OUTCOMES & OVERSIGHT

The program’s track record

Graduate outcomes

PANCE pass rates

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  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%

No 5-year average yet - only FOUR graduating cohorts (2023-2026); 92% first-time across all four (137/149)

Program reporting year not recorded; direct comparison unavailable.

  • Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: Not available yet

Five-year first-time results are not yet available.

Accreditation history

Continued
First accreditedNeeds verification
Next reviewNeeds verification

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Rankings & information still to verify

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