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Mercy College of Ohio is located in Ohio. The details below come straight from the program and are re-checked on a rolling basis.
At a glance
Location: Ohio
Institution type: Private
Program length: 84 months
Class size: 30 students
Start month: May
Application deadline: December
Rolling admissions: Yes
In-state tuition: $108,000
Minimum overall GPA: 3
Minimum science GPA: 3
Letters of recommendation: 2
First-time PANCE pass rate: 95%
Accreditation status: Continued
Admission requirements
GRE: Yes (minimum Combined verbal/quantitative score over 300; Quantitative over 150; Analytical Writing 3.5 or above)
PA-CAT: No
CASPer: Yes
Supplemental application: No
Shadowing: Recommended
Letters of recommendation: 2: Examples of appropriate sources for reference letters include PA or Physician (MD or DO), current or former work supervisor, academic source such as an academic advisor, instructor, or professor
Interview format: On-site
Prerequisites
Minimum prerequisite grade: C
Prerequisite expiration: 7 years
In-progress prerequisites accepted: Yes
AP or CLEP credit accepted: No
Pass/Fail coursework accepted: Yes
Online coursework accepted: Yes
Required coursework
One semester of medical terminology (minimum 1 semester hour or equivalent quarter hours) or valid certificate of completion or equivalent
One semester of psychology (minimum 3 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours)
One semester of statistics (minimum 3 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours)
One semester of genetics (minimum 3 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours)
One semester of organic chemistry that meets prerequisite criteria for biochemistry (minimum 3 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours)
One semester of microbiology (minimum 3 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours)
One semester of Human Anatomy and Physiology I (minimum 3 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours)
One semester of Human Anatomy and Physiology II (minimum 3 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours)
One semester of biochemistry following organic chemistry (minimum 3 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours)
Cost
In-state tuition: $108,000
Seat deposit: $1,250
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Program website: Mercy College of Ohio
Admissions page: Admissions information
Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 419.251.1313
Address: 2221 Madison Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43604
Program information last verified June 22, 2026. Requirements change, always confirm directly with the program before applying.
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