AT Still University of Health Sciences (Central Coast) PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

• Faster to practice — At 24 months, this program is shorter than most. That means less tuition and earlier income, but a denser schedule with little slack.

• Large cohort — A class of 90 is among the biggest in the country. More seats improves your odds, and the alumni network is larger, but you will need to be proactive about mentorship.

• No extra standardized testing — No GRE, PA-CAT, or CASPer required — one less hurdle if standardized tests are not your strength.

• Ask about board prep — The reported first-time PANCE pass rate is 85%. That is below the national average — a fair question to ask on interview day is what remediation and board prep look like.

• Apply early — Admissions are rolling, so seats come off the board as the cycle goes. An application submitted in the first few weeks is worth more than the same application submitted in month four.

• Newer program — This program holds provisional accreditation, which is normal for a program that has not yet graduated its first classes. Expect a smaller alumni network and fewer years of PANCE data.

• Recency matters — Prerequisites expire after 5 years. Older science coursework may need to be retaken.

AT Still University of Health Sciences (Central Coast) is located in California. The details below come straight from the program and are re-checked on a rolling basis.

At a glance

• Location: California

• Institution type: Private

• Program length: 24 months

• Class size: 90 students

• Start month: October

• Application deadline: December

• Rolling admissions: Yes

• In-state tuition: $105,992

• Minimum overall GPA: 3

• Minimum science GPA: 2.5

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 85%

• Accreditation status: Provisional

Admission requirements

• GRE: No

• PA-CAT: No

• CASPer: No

• Supplemental application: Yes (fee $70)

• Shadowing: Recommended

• Letters of recommendation: 3 — PA Physician Healthcare Professional

• Interview format: Group Interview; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: C

• Prerequisite expiration: 5 years

• In-progress prerequisites accepted: No

• AP or CLEP credit accepted: No

Required coursework

• Human Anatomy - 3 Credit(s)

• Microbiology - 3 Credit(s)

• Chemistry (general) - 6 Credit(s)

• Human Physiology - 3 Credit(s)

• Medical Terminology - 1 Credit(s)

• Statistics - 3 Credit(s)

Cost

• In-state tuition: $105,992

• Supplemental application fee: $70

• Seat deposit: $250

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• Program website: AT Still University of Health Sciences (Central Coast)

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: 805-621-7651

• Address: 1075 E. Betteravia Rd. Suite 201, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Program information last verified. Requirements change — always confirm directly with the program before applying.