Misericordia University PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

• Small cohort — A class of 25 is well below the national median of 40. Expect more faculty contact and a tighter class culture — and fewer seats to compete for.

• Higher cost — In-state tuition of $117,110 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.

• Ask about board prep — The reported first-time PANCE pass rate is 90%. That is below the national average — a fair question to ask on interview day is what remediation and board prep look like.

• 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.

• Stricter prerequisite grades — A minimum of B in prerequisites is tougher than the typical C. Recheck your transcript before you invest in the application.

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

At a glance

• Location: Pennsylvania

• Institution type: Private

• Program length: 25 months

• Class size: 25 students

• Start month: July

• Application deadline: April

• Rolling admissions: Yes

• In-state tuition: $117,110

• Minimum overall GPA: 3.2

• Minimum science GPA: 3.2

• Minimum PCE hours: 500 hours

• Letters of recommendation: 2

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 90%

• Accreditation status: Continued

Admission requirements

• GRE: No

• PA-CAT: No

• CASPer: No

• TOEFL (international applicants): Yes

• Supplemental application: No

• Shadowing: No

• Letters of recommendation: 2 — Medical Professional (PAs, MDs, DOs, and NPs) recommendations will be scored at a higher value. Other recommendations will be considered.

• Patient care experience: 500 hours minimum

• Interview format: Individual interview with PA faculty

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: B

• Prerequisite expiration: 10 years

• In-progress prerequisites accepted: Yes

• Pass/Fail coursework accepted: No

Required coursework

• Anatomy and Physiology I — 4 credits. Must include lecture and lab components.

• Human Anatomy and Physiology II — 4 credits. Must include lecture and lab components.

• Microbiology — 4 credits. Must include lecture and lab components.

• Biochemistry — 3 credits. Lab is not required.

• Genetics — 3 credits. Lab is not required.

• Statistics — 3 credits.

• Medical Terminology — 1 credit. Must have a letter grade assigned to the course on an official transcript.

Cost

• In-state tuition: $117,110

• Seat deposit: $1,000

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• Program website: Misericordia University

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: (570) 674-6400

• Address: 301 Lake Street, Dallas, PA 18612

Program information last verified June 22, 2026. Requirements change — always confirm directly with the program before applying.