University of North Texas HS Center Ft Worth
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Program starts
Aug 1, 2027 · 286 days
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About the program
Overview
Mission statement
The mission of the Program is to create solutions for a healthier community by preparing graduates with knowledge and skills needed for physician assistant practice, emphasizing primary care medicine and meeting the healthcare needs of underserved populations.
Program features
Our program proudly shapes PAs who make a difference. We are continually improving as we create experiential learning opportunities that prepare our graduates to begin an exciting career in one of the country’s top professions. Our graduate performance on the national certifying exam (PANCE) is exceptional. We teach beyond this exam, giving our learners the hands-on experience, healthcare simulations and interprofessional education that create outstanding and confident health care providers.
Clinical rotations
The final 12 months consist of twelve 4‑week supervised clinical rotations covering core specialties such as Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Surgery, and Women’s Health, with additional elective rotations and at least one underserved site.
- Credentials offered
- Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
- Doctorate offered
- No
- On-campus housing
- No
- CASPA participant
- Yes
The numbers
At a glance
PANCE 2-yr avg
98.0%
First-time pass rate
Class size
75
Cohort
Resident tuition
$37,827
Total program
Min GPA
3.00
Required
Plan ahead
Critical dates
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Sep 1, 2026Application deadlinePassed
- Sep 1, 2026CASPA verification duePassed
- Aug 1, 2027Program starts286 days
The process
Admissions
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Program requirements
- Min overall GPA
- 3.00
- Min prerequisite GPA
- 2.00
- Healthcare experience
- Not required
- Shadowing
- Recommended but not required
Interview format
Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
On-site required · Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
Application style
Rolling admissions
No supplemental application
Required tests
Letters of recommendation — minimum 2
No restrictions
Acceptance policies
with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.
with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.
Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) - will not accept MCAT, CASPer
The bill
Costs
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Supplemental fee waiver: Not available
This program has separate tuition rates for resident and non-resident students.
Total cost of attendance
1 recorded cost estimate
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Coursework
Prerequisites
Coursework policies
7 recorded policy fields
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Behavioral Science
1 required course.
- Psychology
Math
1 required course.
- Statistics
Science
5 required courses.
- Anatomy with Lab
- Physiology with Lab
- Organic Chemistry with Lab
- Microbiology with Lab
- Genetics
Course requirement details
7 prerequisite records
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Admitted students
Class profile
- Avg overall GPA
- 3.69
- Avg science GPA
- 3.62
Gender
- female 86%
- male 12%
- unknown 1%
Ethnicity
- white 52%
- asian 23%
- multiracial 17%
- black 7%
- hispanic 1%
Admissions and outcomes
4 recorded admissions, faculty and outcome fields across this program page
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Outcomes
PANCE pass rates
Latest first-time pass rate (2025): 97.0%
Two-year average: 98.0%
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5 years of PANCE results
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Track record
Accreditation history
- First accredited
- 1997/04/01
- Last continued
- September 2024
- Next review
- October 2034
- January 2026Progress Report
The commission did not accept the report addressing how the program ensures that the Women's Health SCPE enables students to achieve the program-defined learning outcome for technical skills specific to Women's Health. Program Change: Change in program fiscal support acknowledged.
- June 2025Progress Report
The commission reviewed and requested more information on the report addressing 5th edition Standards B3.03c, B4.01a, and B4.01b. No additional information required for Standards B1.03e and B3.03d.
- March 2025Progress Report
The commission acknowledged the report providing evidence of updates to the program's Program Management Portal and website.
- September 2024Continued Accreditation
Accreditation-Continued; Program has demonstrated continued and sufficient compliance with the ARC-PA Standards. Next Comprehensive Evaluation: September 2034. Maximum class size: 75.
- June 2022Progress Report
The commission acknowledged the report providing evidence of an update regarding changes in response to COVID-19.
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Where this data comes from
- chapman.edu/crean/academic-programs/graduate-progra…-questions.aspxUpdated Apr 17, 2026
Last updated: Apr 17, 2026
Directory facts are sourced from the PAEA directory.