Mount St. Joseph University PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats
Who This Program May Be A Good Fit For
Longer runway: At 36 months, this is a longer program than average. Check whether the extra time buys a dual degree, a bridge/undergraduate component, or additional clinical time.
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.
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Program Details
Mount St. Joseph University 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: 36 months
Class size: 32 students
Start month: January
Application deadline: September
Rolling admissions: Yes
In-state tuition: $100,800
Minimum overall GPA: 3
Minimum science GPA: 3
Minimum PCE hours: 500 hours
Letters of recommendation: 3
First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
Accreditation status: Continued
Admission requirements
GRE: Yes
PA-CAT: No
CASPer: No
TOEFL (international applicants): Yes
Supplemental application: No
Shadowing: Yes
Letters of recommendation: 3: One letter must be from a certified physician assistant. Other suggestions include previous supervisor, professor, professional or social colleague.
Patient care experience: 500 hours minimum
Interview format: The interview format allows opportunity for applicants to interact with program faculty, staff, students, community PAs, and other applicants through one-on-one interviews and group activities. Various stations allow applicants to show off multiple aspects of themselves including their personality and life experience. All interviews are conducted.
Prerequisites
Minimum prerequisite grade: C-
Prerequisite expiration: 10 years for most courses; 5 years for Anatomy and Physiology I & II
AP or CLEP credit accepted: Yes
Online coursework accepted: Yes
Required coursework
General Chemistry (one year) +
Organic Chemistry +
Biochemistry
General Biology (one year) +
Microbiology
Anatomy and Physiology (one year) +
Developmental Psychology
Statistics
Cost
In-state tuition: $100,800
Seat deposit: $1,000
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Listen: inside the Mount St. Joseph University PA program
We have talked with people connected to this program on The Pre-PA Club podcast. Press play to hear it directly from them.
Episode show notes, takeaways & chapters
Katie and Houston, recent graduates of the Mount St. Joseph PA program, provide invaluable insights into their experiences during PA school, particularly during the challenging didactic year. They emphasize the necessity of effective study techniques and the importance of collaboration, having discovered that studying together significantly enhanced their learning. Houston shares his journey of balancing family life while pursuing his PA education, illustrating the reality of managing responsibilities as a student with children. Both graduates reflect on the supportive nature of their program, highlighting the faculty's willingness to adapt based on student feedback, which they found to be a unique advantage of attending a newer program. Their journey serves as a reminder that, while the path to becoming a PA is fraught with challenges, it is also filled with opportunities for personal growth and fulfillment.
What we cover
- Both Katie and Houston emphasize the importance of finding a reliable study partner to succeed in PA school.
- Katie shares her experience of taking a gap year to prepare, ultimately benefiting her PA school journey.
- Houston highlights the necessity of a strong support system for managing family life while in PA school.
- The Mount St. Joseph program is praised for its responsive faculty and the ability to adapt the curriculum based on student feedback.
- Both graduates struggled initially with their study techniques, ultimately finding effective methods through collaboration and accountability.
- Katie and Houston reflect on how their clinical rotations helped redefine their career interests and provided invaluable hands-on experience.
Chapters
- 0:06 – Insights from Recent Graduates
- 3:06 – Introduction to PA School Experiences
- 20:14 – Transitioning into Clinical Experiences
- 26:54 – Balancing Family Life and Education
- 29:52 – Finding Balance in PA School
Episode: Mount St. Joseph PA Students Kate & Huston · Follow The Pre-PA Club on Apple Podcasts or Spotify · Browse all episodes
Another episode on this program
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Episode show notes, takeaways & chapters
The Pre-PA Club podcast presents an enlightening discussion between Savanna Perry and Anu Mathur, the admissions director at Mount Saint Joseph University’s PA program. Mathur articulates the multifaceted approach to PA school admissions, highlighting the critical role of experiential learning, such as shadowing and patient care experience. She underscores the program's commitment to community service and the necessity for applicants to demonstrate a genuine connection to the healthcare field. Throughout the episode, Mathur shares insights into the program's admissions timeline, which includes a unique January start date, and the importance of early application due to rolling admissions. Additionally, she elaborates on the program's structure, including its emphasis on a supportive learning environment facilitated by a low student-to-faculty ratio, which enhances educational outcomes. This episode is a must-listen for pre-PA students seeking guidance through the complexities of the application process and an understanding of what makes Mount Saint Joseph University’s PA program distinctive.
What we cover
- Mount Saint Joseph University offers a PA program with a unique January start and a total length of 27 months, allowing for a quicker transition into the field.
- The program typically accepts 32 students per cohort, fostering a close-knit learning environment with strong faculty-student relationships.
- Students are encouraged to participate in community service, which reflects the program's mission to give back and serves as a valuable experience for applicants.
- Interview preparation is essential, and students should start this process as soon as they submit their applications to ensure readiness.
- Candidates should seek out information sessions and actively engage with current students to understand the program's culture and values better.
- The admissions process includes rolling admissions, which means applicants can expect to receive decisions more quickly than in traditional cycles.
Chapters
- 0:01 – Introduction to PA School Admissions
- 3:30 – Introduction to the PA Program and Its Faculty
- 10:54 – The Unique Classroom Experience
- 19:54 – Exploring Unique Aspects of the Program
- 22:05 – Understanding the Application Process for January Starts
- 27:41 – The Importance of Community Involvement in Applications
Episode: Mount St. Joseph PA Program Admissions Chairperson - Anu Mathur · Follow The Pre-PA Club on Apple Podcasts or Spotify · Browse all episodes
Program Contact
Program website: Mount St. Joseph University
Admissions page: Admissions information
Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-654-9314
Address: 5701 Delhi Road, Cincinnati, OH 45233-1670
Program information last verified June 22, 2026. Requirements change, always confirm directly with the program before applying.
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