Address & Contact

Our Address

Physician Assistant Program414 East Clark Street, Julian 120 Vermillion SD

GPS

42.78858497275257, -96.92590130307356

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University of South Dakota PA Program Mission Statement

The Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Program provides a comprehensive primary care education that prepares graduates to deliver high-quality health care to meet the needs of patients in South Dakota and the surrounding region.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status:  Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Vermillion, SD
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: July
  • Class Duration: 24 months
  • Class Capacity: 25 students
  • Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
  • Seat Deposit: $400
  • International Students: Accepted
  • English proficiency Exam: Required

TUITION

  • Resident tuition: $49,291
  • Nonresident tuition: $101,539

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 96%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 93%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

  • Caspa Participant: Yes
  • Application Deadline: September
  • Supplemental Application: Required
  • CASPA Deadline Type: Submitted
  • Fee: $35

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.72
    • Science: 3.64
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

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