Northeastern State University
Accreditation notice
This program has had 1 accreditation action in the past 5 years, including Probation. See the accreditation history section for details.
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Oct 20, 2026 · 1 day
Program starts
Oct 1, 2027 · 347 days
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About the program
Overview
Mission statement
The mission of the NSU PA program is to produce competent and compassionate physician assistants for northeastern Oklahoma. The program is dedicated to improving access to quality healthcare for medically underserved communities, with particular attention to rural areas and communities that reflect the rich cultural heritage and history of the region.
Program features
Cadaver lab reserved for PA Students only; Point of Care Ultrasound training begins early (comprehensive training); Small program fosters family-like environment with ample support from faculty; Some simulation lab availability; Most rotations are in rural or underserved areas; Plenty of hands on experience and exposure
Clinical rotations
NSU’s PA program includes eight six‑week clinical rotations covering emergency medicine, family medicine, behavioral health, internal medicine, women’s health, pediatrics, surgery, and an elective, conducted at regional sites.
- 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
92.0%
First-time pass rate
Class size
20
Cohort
Resident tuition
$43,284
Total program
Min GPA
3.00
Required
Student:faculty
2.9:1
Plan ahead
Critical dates
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Oct 1, 2026Application deadlinePassed
- Oct 20, 2026CASPA verification due1 day
- Oct 1, 2027Program starts347 days
The process
Admissions
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Program requirements
- Min overall GPA
- 3.00
- Min science GPA
- 3.00
- Healthcare experience
- Not required
- Shadowing
- Recommended but not required
Interview format
Traditional Interview
On-site required · Traditional Interview
Application style
Single decision date
No supplemental application
Required tests
Letters of recommendation — minimum 3
No restrictions
Acceptance policies
with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.
with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.
None
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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Source: academics.nsuok.edu
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Coursework
Prerequisites
Coursework policies
6 recorded policy fields
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Source: academics.nsuok.edu
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Behavioral Science
1 required course.
- Psychology
Math
2 required courses.
- Mathematics, College Algebra or higher
- Statistics
Science
8 required courses.
- Microbiology with lab
- General Chemistry I with laboratory
- General Chemistry II with laboratory
- Organic Chemistry I with laboratory
- Human Anatomy with lab
- Human Physiology with lab
- Genetics
- Biochemistry
Course requirement details
11 prerequisite records
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Source: academics.nsuok.edu
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Admitted students
Class profile
- Avg overall GPA
- 3.80
- Avg science GPA
- 3.70
Gender
- female 91%
- male 9%
Ethnicity
- white 40%
- americanIndian 30%
- asian 15%
- hispanic 15%
Admissions and outcomes
5 recorded admissions, faculty and outcome fields across this program page
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Source: academics.nsuok.edu
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Outcomes
PANCE pass rates
Latest first-time pass rate (2024): 95.0%
Two-year average: 92.0%
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3 years of PANCE results
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Track record
Accreditation history
- First accredited
- 2020/06/26
- Next review
- April 2027
- January 2026Progress Report
The commission reviewed and more information requested of reports addressing 5th edition Standards A2.03, A2.14, B3.06a, B3.06c, and B4.03e. The commission acknowledged no additional information required for multiple standards including A2.01, A2.09d, A2.09g, A2.09h, A2.16, A2.18b, B3.04b, B3.07a-g, B4.01a, and B4.01b. The commission acknowledged the report providing evidence of updated Personnel tab in the Program Management Portal.
- September 2025Progress Report
The commission reviewed and more information requested of the report addressing 5th edition Standard A1.07 (lacked evidence the sponsoring institution provides the program with the human resources necessary to operate the educational program, comply with the Standards, and fulfill obligations to matriculating and enrolled students). The commission accepted the report addressing Standards A1.02a, A1.02d, A1.02f, B3.01, and E1.03. The commission acknowledged the report providing evidence of updated SCPE data and attrition data in the Program Management Portal.
- March 2025Accreditation-Probation
Adverse Action-Accreditation-Probation due to noncompliance concerns. The commission noted 36 areas of noncompliance with the Standards. A focused probation visit will occur in advance of the March 2027 commission meeting. The program's maximum class size remains 20. The program did not appeal the commission's decision.
- March 2024Progress Report
The commission accepted reports addressing multiple 5th edition standards including A2.09d, A2.09g, A3.11, A3.17b, B3.06a, B4.01a, and B4.01b. The commission also accepted the PANCE performance analysis report and the Exceeding Class Size report.
- September 2023Progress Report
The commission accepted the report addressing 5th edition Standards A1.02a and A1.02d.
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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.