The Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Program provides a comprehensive primary care education that prepares graduates to deliver high-quality health care to meet the needs of patients in South Dakota and the surrounding region.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: Vermillion, South Dakota
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: July
• Class Duration: 24 months
• Class Capacity: 25 students
• Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
• Seat Deposit: $400
• International Students: Not Accepted
• TOEFL: Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $44,220
• Nonresident tuition: $88,150

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 92%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 91%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: September
• Supplemental Application: Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Submit
  
• Fee: See Program Website

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.0
• Science GPA: No Minimum
• Prereq GPA: No Minimum
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
  • Overall: 3.72
  • Science: 3.64
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: No Requirement

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours: Required

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Recommended    
• No Specified Hours 

EVALUATIONS

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

GRE

• See Program Website

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

PAEA Program Directory

• PAEA PA Program Directory Link

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