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Address & Contact

Our Address

University of Montana 32 Campus Drive Missoula, Montana 59812

GPS

46.865036484423, -113.98408084452

Telephone

8324996818

Email

[email protected]

Web

Email PA Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Bachelor's before matriculation.

Min cumulative and prerequisite GPA 3.0 (rubric-scored). 3 LORs (one from PA/MD/DO/NP). Personal statement, PCE hours, 20+ hrs PA shadowing scored. Bonus points: Montana residents, recognized Native American tribe members, first-generation grads, military/veterans, research, prior graduate degree, improved repeat applicants, nonresidents with MT ties, MT University System grads. In-person MMI.

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

Montana uses an in-person MMI assessing professionalism, communication, cultural competency, ethics, empathy, resilience, critical thinking, teamwork and writing.

Summarized from University of Montana’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-07-12. 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 Montana PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Montana School of Physician Associate (PA) Studies is to graduate versatile PAs competent to deliver high-quality patient-centered care in resource-limited environments.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Provisional Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Missoula, Montana
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: August
  • Class Duration: 26 months
  • Class Capacity: See Program Website
  • Seat Deposit: $1,000
  • International Students: Accepted
  • TOEFL: Check program website

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $86,774 (resident) · $173,384 (nonresident)
  • Resident tuition: $85,879 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $115,614 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: No graduates yet
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: No graduates yet

APPLICATION INFORMATION

  • CASPA Participant: Yes
  • Application Deadline: October
  • Supplemental Application: Not Required
  • CASPA Deadline Type: Submit
  • Fee: Check program website

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Prereq GPA: 3.0
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: See Program Website
    • Science: See Program Website
  • Prerequisite GPA: See Program Website
  • Prerequisite completion: 10 Years
  • Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (8 cr); Organic Chemistry (4 cr); Biochemistry (3 cr); Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (4 cr); Microbiology (4 cr); Genetics (3 cr); General Psychology (3 cr); Medical Terminology (1 cr); Statistics (3 cr) — must be completed within 10 years

EXPERIENCE

  • Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): No minimum hours required

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

  • 3 (at least one from a provider: PA, MD, DO, or NP)

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