2026-2027 cycleUpdated Apr 4, 2026

Ottawa University

Overland Park, KSMPAS: Master of Physician Assistant Studies24 monthsClass of 48Accreditation: ProvisionalAccredited since 2025WebsiteRolling admissions

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Application deadline
Application deadline passed on Oct 1, 2026
Program starts
Jan 1, 2027 · 73 days

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6450 Sprint Parkway, Suite 200 \r\n

Overland Park, KS 66211

6450 Sprint Parkway, Suite 200, Overland Park, Kansas, 66211

About the program

Overview

Mission statement

The mission of the Ottawa University PA program is to prepare graduates to serve their communities* with evidenced-based, patient-centered care, leading to service to humanity and professional fulfillment. *Communities: medically underserved, health profession shortage areas, and rural communities.

Program features

on-campus simulation lab, two elective options, Anatomage Tables

Simulation center

Clinical rotations

Nine 4‑week SCPEs: seven ARC‑PA core rotations (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics & Adolescent, Women’s Health, Behavioral/Mental Health, Emergency Medicine) plus two electives; each rotation includes OSCEs and end‑of‑rotation exams, with two on‑campus clinical seminars.

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

Class size

Cohort

Tuition

$109,000

Total program

Student:faculty

6.9:1

Plan ahead

Critical dates

Oct 1, 2026
Application deadline
Passed
Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026
Jan 1, 2027
Program starts
73 days
Not published
CASPA verification due
Not published
Supplemental due
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The process

Admissions

Updated Apr 4, 2026

Program requirements

Min PCE hours: 1,000
Min direct patient care: 1,000 hrs
Healthcare experience: Not required
Shadowing: Not Required

Interview format

Panel Interview

Virtual permitted · Panel Interview

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; Academic Reference (e.g. Teacher/Professor or Academic Advisor)

Acceptance policies

Out-of-stateInternationalTransferDACAVirtual shadowing

with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.

Veteran support

Clinical partnershipsSpecial admission considerationVeteran faculty

None

The bill

Costs

Updated Apr 4, 2026

Tuition (total)$109,000

Supplemental feeNot published

Seat deposit$750(non-refundable)

Seat deposit checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Tuition checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Supplemental fee waiver: Not available

Coursework

Prerequisites

Coursework policies

7 recorded policy fields

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Behavioral Science

1 required course.

Psychology

English

1 required course.

Speech or Communication or Writing Intensive Capstone

Math

1 required course.

Statistics or Biostatistics

Other

1 required course.

Medical Terminology

Science

7 required courses.

Human Anatomy I with lab
Human Anatomy II with lab
Human Physiology I with lab
Human Physiology II
Microbiology with Lab
Biochemistry
Human Genetics

Course requirement details

11 prerequisite records

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Admitted students

Class profile

Not published

Admissions and outcomes

3 recorded admissions, faculty and outcome fields across this program page

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Outcomes

PANCE pass rates

Latest first-time pass rate: Not published

Two-year average: Not published

Track record

Accreditation history

ARC-PA history

First accredited: 2025/09/20
Next review: TBD

September 2025Provisional Accreditation
Accreditation-Provisional; Program has not yet enrolled students but plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, demonstrate the probability to meet the ARC-PA Standards. The commission noted zero areas of noncompliance with the Standards.

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Last updated: Apr 4, 2026

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