Mercy University PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats
Who This Program May Be A Good Fit For
Higher cost: In-state tuition of $117,000 is in the most expensive quarter nationally. Worth weighing against your expected starting salary and loan burden.
No extra standardized testing: No GRE, PA-CAT, or CASPer required, one less hurdle if standardized tests are not your strength.
Strong PANCE outcomes: A first-time PANCE pass rate of 98% is above the national average.
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Program Details
Mercy 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: 27 months
Class size: 65 students
Start month: June
Application deadline: October
In-state tuition: $117,000
Minimum overall GPA: 3
Minimum science GPA: 3.2
Minimum PCE hours: 500 hours
Letters of recommendation: 1
First-time PANCE pass rate: 98%
Accreditation status: Continued
Admission requirements
GRE: No
PA-CAT: No
CASPer: No
Shadowing: Recommended
Letters of recommendation: 1: PA OR Physician (MD/DO) OR Supervisor
Patient care experience: 500 hours minimum
Interview format: doesn't specify
Prerequisites
Required coursework
Biology I and II with lab
Chemistry I and II with lab
Statistics
Biochemistry*
Microbiology with lab*
Human Physiology*
Advanced Human Biologic Science (300 level or higher Biology course)**
Cost
In-state tuition: $117,000
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Program Contact
Program website: Mercy University
Admissions page: Admissions information
Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (718) 678-8844
Address: 555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
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