George Fox University
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Application deadline
Passed · Sep 1, 2026Application deadline passed on Sep 1, 2026
Program starts
Jan 1, 2027 · 73 days
About the program
Overview
Mission statement
The program develops well-informed, resilient and compassionate PAs who provide patient-centered and service-oriented medical care in diverse environments.
Program features
Problem-Based Learning / Service and Humanitarianism / Doctor of Medical Science Degree Option
Clinical rotations
The program includes nine 4‑week supervised clinical practice experiences (~11 months) covering family medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, surgery, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral/mental health, and two electives.
- Credentials offered
- Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
- On-campus housing
- No
- CASPA participant
- Yes
The numbers
At a glance
PANCE 2-yr avg
95.5%
First-time pass rate
Class size
36
Cohort
Tuition
$138,000
Total program
Min GPA
3.00
Required
Student:faculty
6:1
Plan ahead
Critical dates
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Sep 1, 2026Application deadlinePassed
- Sep 1, 2026CASPA verification duePassed
- Jan 1, 2027Program starts73 days
The process
Admissions
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Program requirements
- Min overall GPA
- 3.00
- Min science GPA
- 3.00
- Min prerequisite GPA
- 3.00
- Healthcare experience
- Not required
- Shadowing
- Not Required
Interview format
Panel Interview; Group Interview; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
On-site required · Panel Interview; Group Interview; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
Application style
Rolling admissions
No supplemental application
Required tests
Letters of recommendation — minimum 3
Employee/Supervisor; Academic Reference (e.g. Teacher/Professor or Academic Advisor)
Acceptance policies
with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.
Veteran support
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
9 recorded policy fields
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Behavioral Science
1 required course.
- General Psychology
Math
1 required course.
- Statistics
Science
6 required courses.
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- General Biology
- General Chemistry
- Other Biology
- Other Chemistry
- Microbiology
Course requirement details
8 prerequisite records
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Admitted students
Class profile
Average age and experience
3 recorded age and experience fields
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Admissions and outcomes
9 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: 95.5%
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4 years of PANCE results
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Track record
Accreditation history
- First accredited
- 2020/09/26
- Last continued
- March 2025
- Next review
- January 2035
- March 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: March 2035. Maximum class size: 36.
- March 2024Program Change
Program Change: Change in program fiscal support. The commission acknowledged the program's proposed change. No further information requested.
- March 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: March 2025 (Final Provisional). Maximum class size: 36.
- March 2021Progress Report
The commission accepted the report addressing 5th edition Standards A3.13d and A3.14. No further information requested.
- September 2020Provisional Accreditation
Accreditation-Provisional; Next Comprehensive Evaluation: TBD (Provisional Monitoring). The program is approved for up to 20 students in the first class, 32 in the second class, and 36 in the third class.
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Where this data comes from
- www.georgefox.edu/pa/admissions/index.htmlUpdated Apr 17, 2026
- www.georgefox.edu/pa/index.htmlUpdated May 1, 2026
- www.georgefox.edu/pa/admissions/prerequisites.htmlUpdated May 1, 2026
- www.georgefox.edu/pa/articles/requirements-data.htmlUpdated May 1, 2026
- www.georgefox.edu/pa/admissions/post-selection.htmlUpdated May 1, 2026
Last updated: May 1, 2026
Directory facts are sourced from the PAEA directory.