Franklin Pierce University (Goodyear)
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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Program starts
Aug 1, 2027 · 286 days
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About the program
Overview
Mission statement
The Arizona-based, hybrid 24-month Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program is designed to prepare PAs to provide compassionate care with the highest level of clinical excellence and ethical standards. We develop PAs who are patient advocates, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. We nurture the development of culturally sensitive leaders who embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion to serve patients within their communities.
Program features
online/hybrid curriculum delivery
Clinical rotations
The clinical year is 12 months long with nine 5‑week rotations—seven ARC‑PA prescribed specialties (Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Mental Health, Women’s Health, Pediatrics) 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
61.0%
First-time pass rate
Class size
48
Cohort
Tuition
$110,240
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
- Aug 1, 2027Program starts286 days
The process
Admissions
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Program requirements
- Min overall GPA
- 3.00
- Min science GPA
- 3.00
- Min prerequisite GPA
- 2.00
- Healthcare experience
- Not required
- Shadowing
- Recommended but not required
Interview format
Group Interview; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI); Scenario Room
Virtual permitted · Group Interview; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI); Scenario Room
Application style
Rolling admissions
No supplemental application
Required tests
Letters of recommendation — minimum 3
No restrictions
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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Source: www.chamberlain.edu
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Coursework
Prerequisites
Other
7 required courses.
- Microbiology
- Organic Chemistry
- Biology (general)
- Human Anatomy
- Statistics
- Human Physiology
- Chemistry (general)
Course requirement details
7 prerequisite records
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Source: www.chamberlain.edu
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Admitted students
Class profile
- Avg overall GPA
- 3.58
- Avg science GPA
- 3.53
Gender
- female 73%
- male 27%
Ethnicity
- white 51%
- hispanic 21%
- asian 14%
- multiracial 7%
- black 4%
- americanIndian 1%
Admissions and outcomes
4 recorded admissions, faculty and outcome fields across this program page
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Source: www.chamberlain.edu
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Outcomes
PANCE pass rates
Latest first-time pass rate (2025): 43.0%
Two-year average: 61.0%
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2 years of PANCE results
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Source: franklinpierce.edu
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Track record
Accreditation history
- First accredited
- 2022/06/25
- Next review
- April 2027
- January 2026Progress Report
The commission reviewed and more information requested of the report addressing 5th edition standards. Additional information due July 7, 2026. The program received a Warning Letter regarding lack of institutional support for complying with the ARC-PA accreditation Standards and providing the program with the human resources necessary to operate, meet the academic needs of the enrolled students, and manage the administrative responsibilities consistent with the complexity of the program. The commission acknowledged the report providing evidence of updated website and Program Portal.
- September 2025Progress Report
The program's PANCE pass rate percentage was 85% or less for its 2024 cohort. The program submitted the required analysis of PANCE performance. The commission reviewed and more information requested of the report. Additional information (revised and resubmitted PANCE report) due December 31, 2025.
- March 2025Accreditation-Probation
Adverse Action-Accreditation-Probation due to noncompliance concerns. The commission noted 34 areas of noncompliance with the Standards and 2 new observations. A focused probation visit will occur in advance of the March 2027 commission meeting. The program's maximum class size remains 48. The program did not appeal the commission's decision.
- June 2023Progress Report
The commission accepted the report providing evidence of the process used by the program to verify all supervised clinical practice experiences occur with physicians who are board certified in their area of instruction. No further information requested.
- March 2023Progress Report
The commission reviewed and more information requested of the report addressing 5th edition standards. Additional information due March 2, 2023 regarding the process used by the program to verify all supervised clinical practice experiences occur with physicians who are board certified in their area of instruction.
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Where this data comes from
- mcphs.edu/academics/programs/physican-assistant-s…pas-acceleratedUpdated Apr 17, 2026
Last updated: Apr 17, 2026
Directory facts are sourced from the PAEA directory.