Address & Contact

Our Address

University of Southern California 1000 S. Fremont Avenue Unit 7, Building A-11, Room 150 Alhambra, CA 91803

GPS

34.07817070232642, -118.14148228085362

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University of Southern California PA Program Mission Statement

The Primary Care Physician Assistant Program at USC is dedicated to the advancement of physician assistant education and emphasizes service to the medically underserved. The program is committed to preparing students from diverse backgrounds to positively transform the healthcare system. Students, graduates, faculty, and staff are committed to doing this through collaboration, inclusivity, innovation, integrity, excellence, and joy.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status:  Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Alhambra, CA
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: August
  • Class Duration: 33 months
  • Class Capacity: 60 students
  • Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
  • Seat Deposit: $500
  • International Students: Accepted
  • English proficiency Exam: Required

TUITION

  • Resident tuition: $186,772
  • Nonresident tuition: $186,772

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 96%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 93%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

  • Caspa Participant: Yes
  • Application Deadline: November
  • Supplemental Application: Required
  • CASPA Deadline Type: Completed 
  • Fee: $50

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA3.0
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.49
    • Science: 3.40
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

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