2026-2027 cycleUpdated Apr 17, 2026

Concordia University-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MIMSPAS: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies27 monthsClass of 40Accreditation: ContinuedAccredited since 2020WebsiteRolling admissions
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  • Application deadline

    Jan 15, 2027 · 88 days

  • CASPA verification due

    Jan 15, 2027 · 88 days

  • Program starts

    Aug 1, 2027 · 286 days

About the program

Overview

Mission statement

The mission of the PA program at Ann Arbor is to educate Physician Assistant students in primary medicine with a focus on rural and underserved patient populations and communities.

Program features

Focus in rural and underserved communities supported by a federal grant. On campus Simulation Center. State of the Art anatomy lab. IPE activity. Christian university that accepts students from all faith backgrounds. Healthcare and Humanities lab.

Cadaver labSimulation center

Clinical rotations

The clinical phase is 12 months comprising eleven 4-week rotations: Family Medicine I & II (8 weeks total), Internal Medicine I (inpatient) & II (outpatient) (8 weeks total), Women’s Health (4 weeks), Pediatrics (4 weeks), Behavioral Medicine (4 weeks), General Surgery (4 weeks), Emergency Medicine (4 weeks), plus two 4-week electives; followed by a program summative assessment.

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

2026-2027 cycle

PANCE 2-yr avg

95.5%

First-time pass rate

Class size

40

Cohort

Tuition

$105,000

Total program

Min GPA

3.00

Required

Student:faculty

8:1

Plan ahead

Critical dates

  • Jan 15, 2027
    Application deadline
    88 days
    Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026
  • Jan 15, 2027
    CASPA verification due
    88 days
  • Aug 1, 2027
    Program starts
    286 days
  • Not published
    Supplemental due
    Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

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
1,000
Min direct patient care
1,000 hrs
Healthcare experience
Required
Shadowing
Recommended but not required
GPA minimums checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Interview format

Panel Interview; Scenario Room

On-site required · Panel Interview; Scenario Room

Application style

Rolling admissions

Required tests

GRE not requiredCASPer not requiredPA-CAT not required

Letters of recommendation — minimum 3

Employee/Supervisor; PA; Physician; Other health care provider

Acceptance policies

Out-of-stateInternationalTransferDACAVirtual shadowing

Veteran support

Clinical partnerships

None

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

Coursework

Prerequisites

Coursework policies

5 recorded policy fields

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Behavioral Science

1 required course.

  • Psychology

English

1 required course.

  • English Composition

Math

1 required course.

  • Statistics

Other

1 required course.

  • Medical Terminology

Science

5 required courses.

  • Human Anatomy
  • Human Physiology
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology

Course requirement details

9 prerequisite records

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Admitted students

Class profile

Avg overall GPA
3.50
Avg science GPA
3.60
GPA averages checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Gender

  • female 79%
  • male 21%

Ethnicity

  • white 72%
  • asian 18%
  • black 5%
  • hispanic 5%

Admissions and outcomes

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Outcomes

PANCE pass rates

Latest first-time pass rate (2025): 97.0%

Two-year average: 95.5%

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PANCE history and comparison

3 years of PANCE results

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Track record

Accreditation history

First accredited
2020/06/26
Last continued
June 2025
Next review
July 2035
  • January 2026Progress Report

    The commission reviewed and requested more information of the report addressing 5th edition Standard A1.01 regarding responsibilities of institutions involved in academic and/or clinical education.

  • 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 1 area of noncompliance with the Standards. Next Comprehensive Evaluation: July 2035. Maximum class size: X.

  • September 2024Progress Report

    The commission reviewed and requested more information of the report addressing 5th edition Standards A1.02b and A1.02c. The commission also reviewed and requested more information of the report providing evidence of how the program and institution will ensure that principal faculty are sufficient. The commission acknowledged the report providing evidence of updates to the program's website and PANCE pass rate data.

  • March 2024Progress Report

    The commission did not accept the report addressing 5th edition Standards A2.03 and B4.01b. The program received a Warning Letter regarding the institution's willingness to fully support the program and the program director, and concern that the program director lacks demonstrated knowledge of the accreditation process.

  • September 2023Progress Report

    The commission accepted the report addressing 5th edition Standards A2.08a, A2.08b, and A2.08c. No further information requested.

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Last updated: Apr 17, 2026

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