University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Academic achievement (3.0 min overall & science GPA, recent <4yr coursework weighted), work experience, >=500 hrs direct patient care, volunteer experience, leadership, personal letter, 3 references, Casper, panel interview.

Mayo Clinic/UWL partnership.

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

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse PA Program Mission Statement

In collaboration with nationally renowned partners, we develop exemplary PAs, in an inclusive culture, who equitably optimize the health of our region.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: May
Class Duration: 24 months
Class Capacity: 28 students
Seat Deposit: $1,000
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required

TUITION

Resident tuition: $46,702
Nonresident tuition: $84,777

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 99%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: August
Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Not Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Completed

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.0
Science GPA: 3.0
Prereq GPA: No Minimum
Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.9
- Science: 3.87
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: See Program Website

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 500

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Not Required

EVALUATIONS

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

GRE

Not Required

CASPer

CASPer Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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