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Valparaiso University Physician Assistant Program

Valparaiso, Indiana · Bachelor of Science in Health Science + Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Continued accreditation ↓On campus ↓60 months ↓
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Application deadline Undergraduate direct-entry deadline: confirm with ValpoNo CASPA or graduate-transfer deadline applies
Tuition $111,000Same for residents and nonresidents
Tuition + fees $111,000
Current published graduate-phase rates (two-year table on Valparaiso's PA aid page); full program
Class size Not publishedThe current PA entering class size is not published — check with the program.
Program length 60 monthsFull program
GRE requirement Not applicable to first-year direct entryThe five-year PA route begins with undergraduate admission. The two-year professional phase is open to eligible Valpo students or graduates; confirm its internal progression rules.
Patient-care minimum No patient-care requirement is published for external applicantsNo numeric patient-care requirement is published for the undergraduate direct-entry pathway.
Overall GPA minimum 3.30 high-school GPA benchmarkThe direct-entry overview lists a 3.30 high-school GPA benchmark for admission. This is not a CASPA cumulative GPA minimum. Confirm the current criteria for moving into the professional phase.
Science GPA minimum No separate cutoff publishedNo separate science GPA minimum is published for the direct-entry pathway.
PANCE pass rate 88%First-time pass rateFive-year first-time: 93%
U.S. News PA rank #135 (tie)2025 PA edition · Peer-assessed reputation
THE PROGRAM

A closer look

Valparaiso University offers a five-year undergraduate direct-entry PA pathway. Review its progression rules and current program policies directly with the university.

60-month direct-entry pathwayNo GRE for direct entryNo patient-care requirement is published for external applicants

Mission & approach

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What this program looks for in applicants

Internal 3+2; NO CASPA, no grad transfers. Preference to BSHS students. Valpo Degree pathway: cum & lab-science GPA >=3.0 (competitive ~3.40+), 3 LORs (1 healthcare), min 132 DPC/HCE hrs before start, personal statement. GRE/PA-CAT not required. Values GPA, maturity, leadership, service. 45 seats; grad decision yearly in December.

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Program admissions information

How this program interviews

Valpo's MSPA admissions process requires a personal statement and an interview as part of the University application, but the program's admission and FAQ pages do not disclose whether interviews are held in person or virtually.

Source checked Aug 1, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.

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YOUR STARTING POINT

Admissions & prerequisites

Admission requirements

GRENot applicable to first-year direct entryThe five-year PA route begins with undergraduate admission. The two-year professional phase is open to eligible Valpo students or graduates; confirm its internal progression rules.
Patient careNo requirement publishedNo patient-care requirement is published for external applicants No numeric patient-care requirement is published for first-year direct entry. The professional phase has separate eligibility rules.
Overall GPA3.30 high-school GPA benchmarkThe direct-entry overview lists a 3.30 high-school GPA benchmark for admission. This is not a CASPA cumulative GPA minimum. Confirm the current criteria for moving into the professional phase.
Science GPANo separate cutoff publishedNo separate science GPA minimum is published for the direct-entry pathway.
RecommendationsConfirm with programA recommendation requirement for PA direct entry is not published — check with the program.
International applicantsConditional · confirm pathway eligibility
English proficiencyConfirm with programA general university English threshold may not apply to the PA direct-entry pathway — ask the program for its own requirement.

Prerequisite coursework

Semester credits unless noted

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CourseCreditsLabMin grade
Human Anatomy and Physiology with lab
Course notes & alternatives

Content may be divided into separate Anatomy and Physiology courses; six total semester hours, rather than six for each subject.

6Semester credits unless notedRequiredC
Microbiology with lab4Semester credits unless notedRequiredC
Biology
Course notes & alternatives

Required in addition to Anatomy and Physiology.

7Semester credits unless notedNot specifiedC
General Chemistry with lab8Semester credits unless notedRequiredC
Organic Chemistry I with lab4Semester credits unless notedRequiredC
Statistics3Semester credits unless notedNot specifiedC
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Course notes & alternatives

Choose Psychology, Sociology, or Anthropology.

6Semester credits unless notedNot specifiedC
Medical Terminology1Semester credits unless notedNot specifiedC

Policies that can change your plan

Minimum grade
Confirm with program
Course age
10
AP and CLEP credit are treated the same way.
Yes
Pathway
A Valparaiso degree or current Valpo enrollment is required to apply to the graduate program; graduate transfers are not accepted.

Graduate admission is open only to students completing a Valparaiso degree and to Valparaiso alumni; external applicants cannot apply. Students in the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS) have separate progression criteria; these course requirements are for applicants with other Valpo degrees. All coursework must be completed within ten years of the application-cycle deadline. Listed credits are total minimums per subject, not per course.

When courses must be complete: Planned or in-progress courses may be considered. All prerequisites must be complete before you start the MSPA (Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies) program.

Valparaiso University PA coursework requirements Checked 2026-09-25
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Dates & application steps

Application deadlineUndergraduate direct-entry deadline: confirm with Valpo

The program is a five-year direct-entry route with a two-year graduate phase open only to Valpo students. No external CASPA deadline is published.

THE FINANCIAL PICTURE

Know what the total includes

Published cost estimate

Current published graduate-phase rates (two-year table on Valparaiso's PA aid page); full program
Resident tuition$111,000 published full-program tuition
Nonresident tuition$111,000 published full-program tuition

Tuition only, from the school’s published rates for this cohort. Rates can change.

Required program fees$0
Tuition + required feesExcludes living and other expenses
$111,000

Current published graduate-phase rates (two-year table on Valparaiso's PA aid page): full-program tuition is $111,000 ($18,500 per term x 3 terms x 2 years ($55,500 + $55,500) for the graduate phase). Rates can change for later cohorts, so confirm with the program. No separate required fees: Valparaiso states there are no additional program fees beyond the tuition charge. Tuition plus required fees = $111,000. Not included: clinical clearance, ID and lab coat, medical equipment, memberships, books, housing, transportation and clinical travel; tuition for Valpo's undergraduate pre-PA phase is not included.

HOW YOU’LL LEARN

Curriculum & clinical training

01First 3 years

Undergraduate preparation

Liberal arts, preparatory sciences and health-science study lead to the BSHS.

02Final 2 years

Professional PA preparation

Graduate PA coursework and supervised clinical education lead to the MSPA after progression requirements are met.

A five-year BSHS/MSPA (bachelor's plus master's) route in a 3+2 structure. Confirm current graduate course and rotation details with the program.

Valparaiso University curriculum/program program page Checked 2026-09-26
WHO STUDIES HERE

The admitted class

Recorded average GPANot recorded
Recorded science GPANot recorded

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OUTCOMES & OVERSIGHT

The program’s track record

Graduate outcomes

PANCE pass rates

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  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 88%
  • Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 93%

Accreditation history

Continued
First accreditedMarch 10, 2018
Next reviewOctober 2032
ARC-PA currently accredited programs — sponsoring-institution directory Checked 2026-09-26
CHECK THE EVIDENCE

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About the U.S. News rank

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