Xavier University of Louisiana Physician Assistant Program

Xavier University of Louisiana PA Program Mission Statement

To educate physician assistants to become ethical, competent, and compassionate physician assistants who are dedicated to providing superior quality healthcare that contributes to the promotion of a more just and humane society by improving the healthcare of the diverse communities we serve.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: January
• Class Duration: 28 months
• Class Capacity: 38 (max 40)
• Seat Deposit: $1,000
• International Students: Accepted
• TOEFL: Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $88,256
• Nonresident tuition: $88,256

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 92%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 89%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

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

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.0
• Science GPA: 3.0
• Prereq GPA: 3.0
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: No Requirement

EXPERIENCE

• Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 80

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

• At least one from a practicing PA or physician

GRE

• GRE Required

CASPer

• CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

• PA-CAT Not Required
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PAEA Program Directory

• PAEA PA Program Directory Link