University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
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Program starts
May 1, 2027 · 194 days
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About the program
Overview
Mission statement
In collaboration with nationally renowned partners, we develop exemplary PAs, in an inclusive culture, who equitably optimize the health of our region.
Program features
We will continue to be a nationally recognized program by, selecting students with the academic background, interpersonal skills and maturity necessary to be outstanding physician assistants. Educating students who will excel in improving the health and wellness of patients through the supervised practice of medicine. Developing students who are grounded in professional ethics, cultural sensitivity, and the use of evidence based medicine.
Clinical rotations
Eleven 4-week rotations (44 weeks total) in the clinical year (June-April): seven required (General surgery, Emergency medicine, Obstetrics/gynecology, Pediatrics, Internal medicine, Family medicine, Behavioral Health) plus four specialty rotations; completed within partner health systems in WI, MN, IA.
- 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
100.0%
First-time pass rate
Class size
28
Cohort
Resident tuition
$41,000
Total program
Min GPA
3.00
Required
Plan ahead
Critical dates
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Aug 1, 2026Application deadlinePassed
- May 1, 2027Program starts194 days
- Not publishedCASPA verification due
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Not publishedSupplemental due
The process
Admissions
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Program requirements
- Min overall GPA
- 3.00
- Min science GPA
- 3.00
- Min PCE hours
- 500
- Min direct patient care
- 500 hrs
- Healthcare experience
- Not required
- Shadowing
- Recommended but not required
Interview format
Group Interview
On-site required · Group Interview
Application style
Single decision date
Supplemental application required
Required tests
Letters of recommendation — minimum 3
No restrictions
Acceptance policies
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.
- General/Introductory/Developmental/Abnormal Psychology
Math
2 required courses.
- College Algebra with Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus or Calculus
- Statistics
Science
6 required courses.
- Human Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- Microbiology
- General Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Biochemistry
Course requirement details
9 prerequisite records
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Admitted students
Class profile
- Avg overall GPA
- 3.90
- Avg science GPA
- 3.90
Gender
- female 86%
- male 14%
Ethnicity
- white 100%
Average age and experience
1 recorded age and experience field
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Admissions and outcomes
7 recorded admissions, faculty and outcome fields across this program page
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Outcomes
PANCE pass rates
Latest first-time pass rate (2025): 100.0%
Two-year average: 100.0%
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6 years of PANCE results
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Track record
Accreditation history
- First accredited
- 1997/04/01
- Last continued
- July 2017
- Next review
- July 2027
- March 2022Progress Report
The commission accepted the report providing evidence of budget relative to securing full funding for PA program faculty and staff travel and program equipment and supplies. No further information requested.
- September 2021Progress Report
The commission did not accept the report providing evidence of an update on restoring full funding for PA program faculty and staff travel and program equipment and supplies.
- June 2021Program Change
Program Change: Change in program fiscal support (fiscal policy changes that impacted budget, funding and expenditures). The commission acknowledged the report.
- March 2018Progress Report
The commission accepted the report addressing 4th edition Standard A3.17f (provided evidence the program defines, publishes and makes readily available to students upon admission policies and procedures for deceleration). No further information requested.
- July 2017Continued Accreditation
Accreditation-Continued; Next Comprehensive Evaluation: September 2027. Maximum class size: 20.
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Where this data comes from
- odu.edu/evms-health-professions/physician-assistant/admissionUpdated Apr 17, 2026
Last updated: Apr 17, 2026
Directory facts are sourced from the PAEA directory.