University of Missouri-Kansas City Physician Assistant Program

University of Missouri-Kansas City PA Program Mission Statement

To educate competent, compassionate, and culturally-aware Physician Assistants who are prepared to meet the healthcare needs of our community. Graduates will advance the Physician Assistant profession through clinical excellence, service, and dedication to professional stewardship.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: Kansas City, Missouri
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: January
• Class Duration: 29 months
• Class Capacity: 40 students
• Seat Deposit: $400
• International Students: Not Accepted
• TOEFL: Not Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $115,212
• Nonresident tuition: $132,675

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 95%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 93%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: August
• Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Verified 
  
• Fee: $50

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.0
• Prereq GPA: 3.0
• Science GPA: 3.2
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
  • Overall: 3.66
  • Science: 3.63
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: No Requirement

EXPERIENCE

• Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): Not required (preferred)

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

• Three letters from those who can speak to academic ability and personal characteristics related to the PA profession

GRE

• GRE Not Required 

CASPer

• CASPer Not Required
• For more information on CASPer click here

PA-CAT

• PA-CAT Not Required
• For more information on PA-CAT click here

PAEA Program Directory

• PAEA PA Program Directory Link