Mary Baldwin University (Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences) PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

• Lower cost — In-state tuition of $72,800 is in the least expensive quarter of PA programs. Over a career that difference is real money.

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

• Strong PANCE outcomes — A first-time PANCE pass rate of 100% is above the national average.

• 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.

Mary Baldwin University (Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences) is located in Virginia. The details below come straight from the program and are re-checked on a rolling basis.

At a glance

• Location: Virginia

• Institution type: Private

• Program length: 27 months

• Class size: 40 students

• Start month: January

• Application deadline: October

• Rolling admissions: Yes

• In-state tuition: $72,800

• Minimum overall GPA: 3

• Minimum science GPA: 3

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%

• Accreditation status: Continued

Admission requirements

• GRE: Yes

• PA-CAT: No

• CASPer: Yes

• TOEFL (international applicants): Yes

• Supplemental application: Yes (fee $45)

• Shadowing: Recommended

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• Interview format: traditional

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: C

• Prerequisite expiration: 10 years for science only

Required coursework

• Biology: 3-4 credit hrs; Any biology course in addition to Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology; must include lab

• Human Anatomy: 3-4 credit hrs; Must include lab

• Human Physiology: 3-4 credit hrs; Must include lab

• Microbiology: 3-4 credit hrs; Must include lab

• Chemistry: 3-4 credit hrs; Must include lab

• Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry: 3-4 credit hrs; Lab preferred

• Psychology: 6 credit hrs; 1 intro and 1 upper OR 2 upper-level psychology courses; abnormal and developmental psychology are preferred

• Statistics: 3 credit hrs; Can be from biology, mathematics, psychology, or business

• Medical Terminology: 1-2 credit hrs; A medical terminology certificate could be used to fulfill the prerequisite requirement for this coursework

Recommended: Healthcare observation hours or actual healthcare experiences are recommended but not required

Cost

• In-state tuition: $72,800

• Supplemental application fee: $45

• Seat deposit: $2,000

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• Program website: Mary Baldwin University (Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences)

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: 540-887-7019

• Address: 101 E Frederick Street, Staunton, VA 24401

Program information last verified June 19, 2026. Requirements change — always confirm directly with the program before applying.