Address & Contact

Our Address

University of Southern California 1000 S. Fremont Avenue Unit 7, Building A-11, Room 150 Alhambra, CA 91803

GPS

34.07817188837767, -118.14148317366896

Telephone

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Holistic points-based: interview, mission fit (disadvantaged/veteran/humanitarian/underserved/community service), cumulative GPA, science GPA, patient-care experience, PA shadowing, related healthcare experience.

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Where: Virtual or on campus

Admission is rolling from September through March, and the program warns that later interview days may be cancelled once the cohort is full — so an early application matters. It also states that travel costs for in-person interviews are the candidate's responsibility, which is worth budgeting for.

Summarized from University of Southern California (LA)’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-07-26. 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 Southern California (LA) PA Program Mission Statement

The Primary Care Physician Assistant Program at USC is dedicated to the advancement of physician assistant education and emphasizes service to the medically underserved. The program is committed to preparing students from diverse backgrounds to positively transform the healthcare system. Students, graduates, faculty, and staff are committed to doing this through collaboration, inclusivity, innovation, integrity, excellence, and joy.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Alhambra, California
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: August
  • Class Duration: 33 months
  • Class Capacity: 60 students
  • Seat Deposit: $750
  • International Students: Accepted
  • TOEFL: Required

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $227,417
  • Resident tuition: $221,361 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $221,361 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 91%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 90%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: 3.2
  • Prereq GPA: No Minimum
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    Overall: 3.5
  • Science: 3.42
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)
  • Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry; General Biology; Anatomy (3-4 cr); Physiology (3-4 cr); Microbiology (3-4 cr); General Psychology (3-4 cr); Medical Terminology (1 cr); Statistics (3-4 cr) — must be completed within 10 (science prereqs)
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