University of St. Francis Physician Assistant Program

University of St. Francis PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the PA program is to educate highly qualified Physician Assistants preparing them to become competent, compassionate and comprehensive health care providers for practice in medically underserved areas. Our vision is that our graduates will be leaders in the health care community, continuously striving for excellence in their professional endeavors while providing for the health care needs of the medically underserved.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: Albuquerque, NM
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: January
• Class Duration: 27 months
• Class Capacity: 40 students
• Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
• Seat Deposit: $650
• International Students: Accepted
• English proficiency Exam: Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $94,500
• Nonresident tuition: $94,500

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 77%
• Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 88%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• CASPA Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: October
• CASPA Deadline Type: Verified

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.0
• Science GPA : 3.0
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted Prior Cycle:
  • Overall: 3.0
  • Science :3.45
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours: 500 Hours

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Not Required

EVALUATIONS

• Three recommendation letters are required (view program website for evaluator requirements)

GRE

• GRE 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