Idaho State University 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.

• Residency matters — Out-of-state tuition ($147,360) runs 66% 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.

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

At a glance

• Location: Idaho

• Institution type: Public

• Program length: 24 months

• Class size: 72 students

• Start month: August

• Application deadline: November

• Rolling admissions: Yes

• In-state tuition: $88,668

• Out-of-state tuition: $147,360

• Average science GPA: 3.61

• Minimum overall GPA: 3

• Minimum science GPA: 3

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 93%

• Accreditation status: Continued

Admission requirements

• GRE: Yes

• PA-CAT: No

• CASPer: No

• Supplemental application: Yes (fee $65)

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• Interview format: * three fifteen minute one-on-one mini-interviews, a visit with current students, observation of a portion of a lecture, a meeting with the program staff, and observation of a portion of a lecture. The lecture schedule is subject to change. If this occurs, the session will include viewing a video and PowerPoint about the program, and viewing a short video about Idaho State University. Six applicants are scheduled for each session. The total interview format will take approximately 2 1/2 hours.three fifteen minute one-on-one mini-interviews, a visit with current students, observation of a portion of a lecture, a meeting with the program staff, and observation of a portion of a lecture. The lecture schedule is subject to change. If this occurs, the session will include viewing a video and PowerPoint about the program, and viewing a short video about Idaho State University. Six applicants are scheduled for each session. The total interview format will take approximately 2 1/2 hours. * Applicants may select to have a phone or in-person interview. Although one type of interview does not carry more or less weight than the other, it is recommended that if at all possible, applicants plan to attend the interview in person.

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: C

• Prerequisite expiration: 10 years

• In-progress prerequisites accepted: Yes

• AP or CLEP credit accepted: No

• Pass/Fail coursework accepted: Yes

• Online coursework accepted: Yes

Required coursework

• Microbiology

• Biochemistry

• Human Anatomy (as a single course or as part of a two semester combined anatomy and physiology course)

• Human Physiology (as a single course or as part of a two semester combined anatomy and physiology course)

• Statistics

• Abnormal Psychology (or Developmental Psychology throughout the Lifespan)

Recommended: Upper level biology courses such as: Advanced Anatomy (BIOL 4420 Musculo-Skeletal Anatomy, BIOL 4470 Cross-Sectional Anatomy), Advanced Human Physiology (BIOL 3304 Comparative Functional Morphology and Physiology, BIOL 4449 - Human Physiology I, BIOL 4456 Human Physiology II, BIOL 4464 Lectures in Human Physiology, BIOL 4486 Human Systemic Physiology), Immunology (BIOL 4451 Immunology, BIOL 4454 Advanced Immunology), Genetics (BIOL 3358 Genetics, BIOL 4461 Advanced Genetics), Endocrinology (BIOL 4443 Endocrinology), Other health-related courses from departments such as Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Health Education, and Gender Studies, Proficiency in a foreign language, especially Spanish

Cost

• In-state tuition: $88,668

• Out-of-state tuition: $147,360

• Supplemental application fee: $65

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• Program website: Idaho State University

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: (208) 282-4636

• Address: 921 South 8th Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho, 83209

Program information last verified June 17, 2026. Requirements change — always confirm directly with the program before applying.