Valparaiso University Physician Assistant Program

✔ 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.

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

💬 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.

Summarized from Valparaiso University’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.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Valparaiso, Indiana
Degrees Offered: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPA)
Class Start Month: Fall (graduate phase)
Class Duration: 24 months professional phase (12-month didactic + 12-month clinical; 101 credit hours)
Class Capacity: 27 students
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79 or higher

TUITION

Resident tuition: $120,730 (excludes program fees)
Nonresident tuition: $120,730 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

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

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application Deadline: N/A (non-CASPA; internal 3+2 program)
Fee: None
Rolling Admission: Yes

GPA

Overall GPA: Minimum 3.3
Science GPA: Minimum 3.0
Prerequisite completion: 10
Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (8 cr); Organic Chemistry (4 cr); General Biology (7 cr); Anatomy (3 cr); Physiology (3 cr); Microbiology (4 cr); Social Science (6 cr); Medical Terminology (1 cr); Statistics (3 cr) — must be completed within 10 years

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 132

EVALUATIONS

Three letters with at least one from a healthcare professional in a clinical setting

GRE

Not Required

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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