Address & Contact
Our Address
University of Dubuque 2000 University Ave Dubuque, Iowa 52001
GPS
42.49803310113472, -90.69235891862888
Telephone
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants
Min 3.0 cum & science-prereq GPA (<=2 C grades). Preference: U. of Dubuque & Norfolk State grads (guaranteed interview). Min 500 DPC hrs required (shadowing excluded); >=8 PA-shadow hrs in primary care. Leadership/service scored. 3 LORs. No GRE. US citizen/PR.
Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.
University of Dubuque PA Program Mission Statement
Our mission is to prepare competent and compassionate physician assistants in a learning environment promoting Christian values, service, the pursuit of life-long education, and team practice. We share the University of Dubuque’s commitment to: A hospitable Christian environment which respects other faith traditions; Relationships which encourage intellectual, spiritual, and moral development; Excellence in academic inquiry and professional preparation; A diverse and equitable community where Christian love is practiced; Stewardship of all God’s human and natural resources; Zeal for life-long learning and service.
PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
- Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
- Campus Location: Dubuque, Iowa
- Degrees Offered: Masters
- Class Start Month: August
- Class Duration: 27 months
- Class Capacity: 25 students
- Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
- Seat Deposit: $200
- International Students: Not Accepted
- TOEFL: Required
TUITION
- Resident tuition: $98,000
- Nonresident tuition: $98,000
PANCE PASS RATE
- First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
- Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 97%
APPLICATION INFORMATION
- Caspa Participant: Yes
- Application Deadline: October
- Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Not Required
- CASPA Deadline Type: Verified
- Fee: None
GPA
- Overall GPA: 3.0
- Science GPA: 3.0
- Prereq GPA: No Minimum
- Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.7
- Science: 3.64
- Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
- Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 year(s)
EXPERIENCE
- Healthcare Experience Hours: 500
SHADOWING
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
