Colorado Mesa University PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

• Lower cost — In-state tuition of $80,000 is in the least expensive quarter of PA programs. Over a career that difference is real money.

• Residency matters — Out-of-state tuition ($130,000) runs 63% above in-state. If you can establish residency, this program gets substantially cheaper.

• 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.

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

At a glance

• Location: Colorado

• Institution type: Public

• Program length: 28 months

• Class size: 28 students

• Start month: January

• Application deadline: September

• Rolling admissions: Yes

• In-state tuition: $80,000

• Out-of-state tuition: $130,000

• Minimum overall GPA: 3

• Minimum science GPA: 3

• Minimum PCE hours: 500 hours

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 96%

• Accreditation status: Continued

Admission requirements

• GRE: No

• CASPer: Yes

• TOEFL (international applicants): Yes

• Shadowing: Recommended

• Letters of recommendation: 3 — Professor: A person who can attest to the applicant's academic preparedness for the program based on direct experience in a teacher-student relationship. Supervisor: A person who can attest to the applicant's interpersonal attributes and interpersonal communication abilities based on direct observation as supervisor of the applicant's volunteer or work experience. Health care Professional (PA, NP, MD, DO): A medical provider who can speak to the applicant's skills and abilities related to patient care and working as a future medical professional.

• Patient care experience: 500 hours minimum

• Interview format: Traditional Interview; Scenario Room

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: C

• Prerequisite expiration: none

• In-progress prerequisites accepted: Yes

• AP or CLEP credit accepted: Yes

• Pass/Fail coursework accepted: No

• Online coursework accepted: Yes

Required coursework

• Human Anatomy with Lab — 3 semester credits (one semester with lab required, or combined A&P)

• Human Physiology — 3 semester credits (one semester, or combined A&P)

• Genetics — 3 semester credits or 4 quarter credits (human focused; lab recommended but not required)

• Biological Sciences — 6 semester credits (recommended: General Biology, Advanced Physiology, Microbiology, Gross Anatomy, Pharmacology)

• Chemistry — 6 semester credits (recommended: General Chemistry, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry)

• Statistics — 3 semester credits or 4 quarter credits (may be taken in any department; calculus coursework will not be accepted)

• Psychology — 3 semester credits or 4 quarter credits (must be general, introductory, abnormal or life span/developmental psychology)

Recommended: General Biology, Advanced Physiology, Microbiology, Gross Anatomy, Pharmacology; General Chemistry, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry

Cost

• In-state tuition: $80,000

• Out-of-state tuition: $130,000

• Seat deposit: $1,000

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• Program website: Colorado Mesa University

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: 970.248.1020

• Address: 1100 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501-3122

Program information last verified June 15, 2026. Requirements change — always confirm directly with the program before applying.