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St. Bonaventure University

St. Bonaventure, NYMS: Master of Science28 monthsClass of 40Accreditation: ContinuedAccredited since 2020WebsiteRolling admissions
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  • Program starts

    Jan 1, 2027 · 74 days

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3261 West State Rd PO Box 116
St. Bonaventure, NY 14778
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About the program

Overview

Mission statement

The mission of the St. Bonaventure University Department of Physician Assistant Studies is to educate physician assistants to become highly skilled and compassionate health care providers. The program will encourage an interdisciplinary approach with an emphasis on patient-centered care and dignity for each individual.

Program features

The PA program at St. Bonaventure University was built around the Franciscan values of COMPASSION, WISDOM, and INTEGRITY. In the didactic year, the clinically relevant courses follow a systems (modular) format which includes problem based learning and simulation sessions each week. The simulation lab includes two different simulation rooms with hi-fidelity mannequins as well as multiple low-fidelity task trainers that can be utilized as needed, depending on the case. The anatomy lab has two

Simulation center

Clinical rotations

Nine 5‑week clinical rotations (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Women’s Health, Behavioral Health, plus two selectives/electives) spanning a 14‑month clinical phase.

Credentials offered
Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
Doctorate offered
No
On-campus housing
Yes
CASPA participant
Yes

The numbers

At a glance

2026-2027 cycle

PANCE 2-yr avg

97.5%

First-time pass rate

Class size

40

Cohort

Tuition

$105,000

Total program

Min GPA

3.00

Required

Student:faculty

4:1

Plan ahead

Critical dates

  • Sep 1, 2026
    Application deadline
    Passed
    Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026
  • Sep 1, 2026
    Supplemental due
    Passed
    Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026
  • Jan 1, 2027
    Program starts
    74 days
  • Not published
    CASPA verification due

The process

Admissions

Updated Apr 4, 2026

Program requirements

Min overall GPA
3.00
Min science GPA
3.00
Min prerequisite GPA
3.00
Min PCE hours
500
Min direct patient care
500 hrs
Healthcare experience
Required
Shadowing
Not Required
GPA minimums checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Interview format

Traditional Interview; Group Interview

On-site required · Traditional Interview; Group Interview

Application style

Rolling admissions

Supplemental application required

Required tests

GRE requiredCASPer not requiredPA-CAT not required

Letters of recommendation — minimum 3

PA; Physician

Acceptance policies

Out-of-stateInternationalTransferDACAVirtual shadowing

Veteran support

Special admission considerationVeteran facultyYellow Ribbon program

Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) - will not accept MCAT

The bill

Costs

Updated Apr 4, 2026

Tuition (total)$105,000
Supplemental feeNot published
Seat deposit$1,000(non-refundable)
Tuition checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Supplemental fee waiver: Not available

Total cost of attendance

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Coursework

Prerequisites

Coursework policies

7 recorded policy fields

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Other

1 required course.

  • Elective (one of: genetics, humanities/social sciences, statistics, or psychology)

Science

4 required courses.

  • Anatomy & Physiology I
  • Anatomy & Physiology II
  • Chemistry I
  • Chemistry II

Course requirement details

5 prerequisite records

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Admitted students

Class profile

Avg overall GPA
3.50
Avg science GPA
3.70
GPA averages checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Gender

  • female 73%
  • male 28%

Ethnicity

  • white 67%
  • asian 16%
  • hispanic 9%
  • multiracial 5%
  • black 2%

GRE scores (admitted students)

Analytical
4.0

Admissions and outcomes

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Outcomes

PANCE pass rates

Latest first-time pass rate (2025): 95.0%

Two-year average: 97.5%

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PANCE history and comparison

3 years of PANCE results

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Track record

Accreditation history

ARC-PA history
First accredited
2020/03/07
Last continued
June 2025
Next review
July 2035
  • June 2025Continued Accreditation

    Accreditation-Continued (following Final Provisional review); Program has demonstrated continued and sufficient compliance with the ARC-PA Standards after completion of the provisional review process. The commission noted 9 areas of noncompliance with the Standards. Next Comprehensive Evaluation: July 2035. Maximum class size: 40.

  • March 2025Progress Report

    The commission accepted two reports: one providing evidence regarding PANCE performance analysis (PACKRAT, EOC, pharmacology education, keywork feedback for EOR exams) and one providing evidence that the program clearly defines, publishes, and makes readily available to students the policies and procedures for deceleration for academic reasons. No further information requested for either.

  • June 2024Progress Report

    The commission reviewed and more information requested of the report on diversity, equity, and inclusion recruitment strategies, deceleration policies, student assessment alignment with SCPEs, and preceptor evaluation. The commission did not accept the PANCE performance analysis report for the 2023 cohort (PANCE pass rate 85% or less).

  • March 2024Progress Report

    The commission reviewed and more information requested of the report addressing 5th edition standards including A1.11b, A1.11c, A3.15c, B3.06a, B4.01a, and B4.01b.

  • June 2023Provisional Accreditation

    Accreditation-Provisional (following Provisional Monitoring review); Program demonstrates continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class of students. Next Comprehensive Evaluation: June 2025 (Final Provisional). Maximum class size: 40.

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Last updated: Apr 17, 2026

Directory facts are sourced from the PAEA directory.

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