University of Bridgeport
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Program starts
Jan 1, 2027 · 74 days
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About the program
Overview
Mission statement
The mission of the University of Bridgeport Physician Assistant Institute is to prepare future PAs with the knowledge and skills to provide culturally sensitive, patient-centered care and foster life-long learning and professionalism, emphasizing commitments to diversity, global perspective, and integrative approach benefiting all patients. This mission is reflected in our motto: Adiuvare, Mederi, Communiter — To help, To heal, Together.
Program features
Curriculum that emphasizes a patient-centered approach. Coursework dedicated to the care of diverse patient populations. Emphasis on global health, integrative medicine, and preventive care. Small class sizes that allow you to work closely with experienced faculty. On-site cadaver lab and high-fidelity, interprofessional simulation center.
Clinical rotations
The clinical phase lasts the last 13 months and includes seven core clerkships—internal medicine, general surgery, pediatrics, emergency medicine, family medicine, behavioral health, and obstetrics/gynecology—plus one elective and one special‑population selective clerkship.
- 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
PANCE 2-yr avg
97.5%
First-time pass rate
Class size
40
Cohort
Tuition
$108,920
Total program
Min GPA
3.00
Required
Student:faculty
6.7:1
Plan ahead
Critical dates
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Aug 1, 2026Application deadlinePassed
- Aug 1, 2026CASPA verification duePassed
- Jan 1, 2027Program starts74 days
The process
Admissions
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Program requirements
- Min overall GPA
- 3.00
- Min science GPA
- 3.00
- Min PCE hours
- 1,000
- Healthcare experience
- Required
- Shadowing
- Recommended but not required
Interview format
Traditional Interview; Group Interview
On-site required · Traditional Interview; Group Interview
Application style
Rolling admissions
No supplemental application
Required tests
Letters of recommendation — minimum 3
No restrictions
Acceptance policies
None
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
6 recorded policy fields
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Behavioral Science
1 required course.
- Psychology
Math
1 required course.
- Statistics
Science
5 required courses.
- Anatomy and Physiology with labs
- Biology with lab
- Chemistry with labs
- Microbiology
- Organic chemistry or biochemistry
Course requirement details
7 prerequisite records
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Admitted students
Class profile
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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5 years of PANCE results
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Track record
Accreditation history
- First accredited
- 2010/09/04
- Last continued
- September 2023
- Next review
- July 2033
- June 2025Progress Report
The program's student attrition rate was 10.9% or greater for its 2024 cohort. The program submitted the Student Attrition Required Report. The commission accepted the report. No further information requested.
- June 2024Progress Report
The commission accepted the report addressing 5th edition Standards A3.15f, B4.01a, and B4.01b. No further information requested. The commission also accepted the Exceeding Class Size report and acknowledged a report providing evidence of updates to the program's Program Management Portal.
- September 2023Continued Accreditation
Accreditation-Continued; Program has demonstrated continued and sufficient compliance with the ARC-PA Standards. Next Comprehensive Evaluation: September 2033. Maximum class size: 40.
- June 2023Progress Report
The program received an alert through the Program Management Portal that the number of students exceeded the maximum entering class size. The program submitted the required Exceeding Class Size report. The commission accepted the report. No further information requested.
- June 2022Progress Report
The program exceeded the maximum entering class size on two occasions; both required Exceeding Class Size reports were submitted and accepted by the commission. No further information requested.
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Where this data comes from
- paschoolfinder.com/item/midwestern-university-downers-groveUpdated Apr 17, 2026
Last updated: Apr 17, 2026
Directory facts are sourced from the PAEA directory.