University of Toledo Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Overall & science GPA (3.20 min), prereq GPA, personal experiences, references, familiarity with PA profession & UToledo, communication, professionalism, problem-solving, teamwork.

Special consideration: Ohio residents, UToledo grads, veterans, non-traditional (>=25), first-gen, economically disadvantaged, rural.

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

UToledo PA program interviews are conducted virtually, starting in June/July and continuing through October, with the program able to offer seats at any point during the cycle. The website does not specify whether interviews are individual, panel, or another format.

Summarized from University of Toledo’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-08-01. 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 Toledo PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the UToledo Physician Assistant Program is to provide comprehensive student-centered education to develop competent and compassionate PAs, as a member of an interprofessional healthcare team to provide high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered health care in diverse settings.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Toledo, Ohio
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: August
Class Duration: 27 months
Class Capacity: 40 students
Seat Deposit: $1,000
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required

TUITION

Total cost with required fees: $93,676 (resident) · $147,086 (nonresident)
Resident tuition: $86,872 (excludes program fees)
Nonresident tuition: $137,740 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 95%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 92%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: September
Multiple Start Dates: January and August — August start: apply by September 1, 2026; January start: apply by September 1, 2026. Each cohort has its own CASPA deadline; confirm with the program.
Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Submit
Fee: $45

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.2
Science GPA: 3.2
Prereq GPA: No Minimum
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 8 year(s)
Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (4 cr); Organic Chemistry (4 cr, or Biochem); Anatomy (3 cr); Physiology (3 cr); Microbiology (4 cr); General Psychology (6 cr); Medical Terminology (1 cr); Statistics (3 cr) — must be completed within 8 years

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): Not required

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Not Required

EVALUATIONS

At least three letters from professionals, supervisors, medical providers, and/or professors

GRE

Not Required

CASPer

CASPer Not Required

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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required

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PAEA Program Directory

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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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