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Address & Contact

Our Address

Physician Assistant Program University of the Pacific 3200 5th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95817

GPS

38.549343123761766, -121.47275658525845

Telephone

(916) 739-7365

Email

[email protected]

Web

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✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Prereqs must be satisfied, then files scored/ranked by stratified quantitative+qualitative evaluation of academic achievement and healthcare experience; holistic review; most competitive invited to day-long interview (panel + group).

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

The program publishes its interview dates (June through September 2026) but not the format or whether they are held on campus or virtually. Applicants are directed to the program FAQ or an information session for details.

Summarized from University of the Pacific’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-07-25. 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 the Pacific PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Physician Assistant Program at University of the Pacific is to provide students with an exceptional learning-centered educational experience that will produce highly qualified, compassionate healthcare professionals committed to life-long learning and leadership in their careers and communities.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Sacramento, California
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: January
  • Class Duration: 27 months
  • Class Capacity: 90
  • Seat Deposit: $1,000
  • International Students: Accepted
  • TOEFL: Required

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $153,398
  • Resident tuition: $145,915 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $145,915 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 98%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Prereq GPA: No Minimum
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.63
    • Science: 3.6
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: No Requirement
  • Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (8 cr); General Biology (6 cr); Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (4 cr); Microbiology (3 cr); General Psychology (3 cr, or Abnormal Psych); English (6 cr); Statistics (3 cr) — No expiration

EXPERIENCE

  • Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 1000

SHADOWING

  • PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

GRE

CASPer

PA-CAT

PAEA Program Directory

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