University of North Dakota Physician Assistant Program

University of North Dakota PA Program Mission Statement

The primary mission of the University of North Dakota Department of Physician Assistant Studies is to prepare selected students to become competent physician assistants working collaboratively within the health care team, emphasizing primary care in rural communities.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status:  Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: May
• Class Duration: 24 months
• Class Capacity: 35 students
• Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
• Seat Deposit: $500
• International Students: Not Accepted
• TOEFL: Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $45,904
• Nonresident tuition: $68,856

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 91%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 90%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: September
• Supplemental Application: Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Verified 
  
• Fee: $35

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.0
• Science GPA: 3.0
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
  • Overall: 3.4
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours: 1,000 Hours

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
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PA-CAT

• PA-CAT Not Required
• For more information on PA-CAT click here