Address & Contact
Our Address
Westfield State University Physician Assistant Program 577 Western Avenue Westfield, MA 01086
GPS
42.13128850637427, -72.79519828941918
Telephone
Westfield State University PA Program Mission Statement
The Westfield State University Physician Assistant Program seeks excellence in educating a diverse student body of compassionate, culturally aware healthcare providers who are prepared to practice in a patient-centered team assuring care to all citizens of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and beyond.
PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
- Accredited Status: Continued Accreditation
- Campus Location: Westfield, MA
- Degrees Offered: Masters
- Class Start Month: January
- Class Duration: 24 months
- Class Capacity: 30 students
- Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
- Seat Deposit: $1,000
- International Students: Accepted
- English proficiency Exam: Required
TUITION
- Resident tuition: $94,880
- Nonresident tuition: $94,880
PANCE PASS RATE
- First-time PANCE pass rate: 93%
- Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 91%
APPLICATION INFORMATION
- Caspa Participant: Yes
- Application Deadline: August
- Supplemental Application: Required
- CASPA Deadline Type: Verified
- Fee: $50
GPA
- Overall GPA: 3.0
- Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.57
- Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
- Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)
EXPERIENCE
- Healthcare Experience Hours: 500 Hours
SHADOWING
EVALUATIONS
- Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)
GRE
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