Slippery Rock University Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Preference for higher cumulative/science/prerequisite GPA; preference to SRU 3+2 students, SRU graduates, other PASSHE school graduates, and veterans.

Requires successful interview. No advanced placement or course substitutions.

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

Slippery Rock University PA Program Mission Statement

The program’s focus is to train and develop Physician Assistants with an emphasis on providing care to special populations. The program will aspire to instill lifelong learning skills while advancing the health needs of the region served by the University. Graduates will possess skills and leadership abilities to make a difference in the quality of life in the healthcare environment in which they will work.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Harrisville, Pennsylvania
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: June
Class Duration: 24 months
Class Capacity: 40 (class capacity)
Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
Seat Deposit: $500 due within 2 weeks of acceptance
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required
Direct Entry / Dual Degree: Yes (BS-MS) — Pre-PA 3+2 (and 4+2) route. A seat is NOT guaranteed – 3+2 students still apply via CASPA and meet the same bar; preference is given to SRU 3+2 students.

TUITION

Resident tuition: $78,995
Nonresident tuition: $113,514

PANCE PASS RATE

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

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: December
Supplemental Application: Not Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Verified by deadline

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.25
Science GPA: 3.25
Prereq GPA: 3.25
Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.69
- Prerequisite: 3.68
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 5 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

Healthcare Experience Hours: 350 Hours

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

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

GRE

See Program Website

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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