Trine 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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Application deadline
Apr 1, 2027 · 163 days
Program starts
Aug 1, 2027 · 285 days
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About the program
Overview
Mission statement
The MPAS Program at Trine University will provide an outstanding educational experience that produces PA graduates capable of delivering safe, appropriate, effective, and cost-efficient medical care in a variety of clinical settings, while also preparing them to succeed, lead, and serve.
Program features
On campus simulation lab, cadaver lab, available anatomage table
Clinical rotations
The clinical phase runs three semesters with nine five‑week rotations covering Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Women’s Health, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and two elective rotations.
- 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
94.0%
First-time pass rate
Class size
36
Cohort
Tuition
$118,300
Total program
Min GPA
3.20
Required
Student:faculty
4:1
Plan ahead
Critical dates
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Apr 1, 2027Application deadline163 days
- Aug 1, 2027Program starts285 days
- Not publishedCASPA verification due
The process
Admissions
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Program requirements
- Min overall GPA
- 3.20
- Min prerequisite GPA
- 2.00
- Healthcare experience
- Not required
- Shadowing
- Recommended but not required
Interview format
Traditional Interview; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI); Scenario Room
On-site required · Traditional Interview; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI); Scenario Room
Application style
Rolling admissions
No supplemental application
Required tests
Letters of recommendation — minimum 2
Employee/Supervisor; Academic Reference (e.g. Teacher/Professor or Academic Advisor)
Acceptance policies
Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) - will not accept MCAT
The bill
Costs
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Supplemental fee waiver: Not available
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
Other
1 required course.
- Medical Terminology
Science
5 required courses.
- Human Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Organic Chemistry
Course requirement details
8 prerequisite records
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Admitted students
Class profile
- Avg overall GPA
- 3.80
- Avg science GPA
- 3.70
Gender
- female 84%
- male 16%
Admissions and outcomes
5 recorded admissions, faculty and outcome fields across this program page
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Outcomes
PANCE pass rates
Latest first-time pass rate (2024): 100.0%
Two-year average: 94.0%
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5 years of PANCE results
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Track record
Accreditation history
- First accredited
- 2018/03/10
- Last continued
- March 2025
- Next review
- April 2033
- January 2026Progress Report
The commission reviewed and more information requested of the report addressing Standard B3.06a (5th edition). No additional information required for Standard A1.01. The commission accepted the Exceeding Class Size report.
- September 2025Progress Report
The commission accepted the report addressing the observation for 5th edition Standard B1.03e and noted 0 areas of noncompliance with the Standards.
- March 2025Continued Accreditation
Accreditation-Continued (following Probation review); Program has demonstrated continued and sufficient compliance with most ARC-PA Standards. The commission noted 5 areas of noncompliance with the Standards and 1 new observation. Next Comprehensive Evaluation: March 2033. Maximum class size: 36.
- March 2024Progress Report
The commission reviewed and requested more information of the report addressing 5th edition Standards A1.02d, A1.02i, A1.07, A1.11a, A1.11b, A1.11c, A2.03, A2.09d, A2.09g, A3.15f, B1.02, B1.03, B2.08c, B2.11a, B3.01, and B3.06a. The commission also acknowledged the report providing evidence of updates to the program's Program Management Portal.
- March 2023Accreditation-Probation
Adverse Action-Accreditation-Probation due to noncompliance concerns. A focused probation visit will occur in advance of the March 2025 commission meeting. The program's maximum class size remains 36. The program did not appeal the commission's decision.
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Where this data comes from
- paschoolfinder.com/item/eastern-virginia-medical-school-ea…sistant-programUpdated Apr 17, 2026
Last updated: Apr 17, 2026
Directory facts are sourced from the PAEA directory.