Clarkson University PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

• Heavier testing load — This program requires GRE and CASPer. Budget the extra prep time and exam fees before your deadline.

• Ask about board prep — The reported first-time PANCE pass rate is 75%. 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.

• Stricter prerequisite grades — A minimum of B in prerequisites is tougher than the typical C. Recheck your transcript before you invest in the application.

Clarkson University is located in New York. The details below come straight from the program and are re-checked on a rolling basis.

At a glance

• Location: New York

• Institution type: Private

• Program length: 28 months

• Class size: 30 students

• Start month: January

• Application deadline: March

• Rolling admissions: Yes

• In-state tuition: $108,087

• Minimum overall GPA: 3

• Minimum science GPA: 3

• Minimum PCE hours: 500 hours

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 75%

• Accreditation status: Continued

Admission requirements

• GRE: Yes

• CASPer: Yes

• TOEFL (international applicants): Yes

• Supplemental application: Yes (fee $50)

• Shadowing: Yes

• Letters of recommendation: 3 — Healthcare Professional

• Patient care experience: 500 hours minimum

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: B

• Prerequisite expiration: 10 years

• In-progress prerequisites accepted: No

• Pass/Fail coursework accepted: No

• Online coursework accepted: Yes

Required coursework

• General Biology I (with lab) - 4 credits

• General Biology II (with lab) - 4 credits

• General/Inorganic Chemistry I (with lab) - 4 credits

• General/Inorganic Chemistry II (with lab) - 4 credits

• Biochemistry/ Organic Chemistry - 3 credits

• Anatomy & Physiology I/Anatomy (with lab) – 4 credits

• Anatomy & Physiology II/Physiology (with lab) - 4 credits

• Microbiology - 3 credits

• Genetics/ Eukaryotic Genetics - 3 credits

• General Psychology - 3 credits

• Statistics (Psychological Statistics/Biostatistics) - 3 credits

• Social Sciences/Humanities - 3 credits

Cost

• In-state tuition: $108,087

• Supplemental application fee: $50

• Seat deposit: $1,000

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• Program website: Clarkson University

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: 315-268-7942

• Address: 8 Clarkson Avenue, Box 5882, Potsdam, NY 13699-5882

Program information last verified June 12, 2026. Requirements change — always confirm directly with the program before applying.