Notre Dame of Maryland University PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

• More forgiving on GPA — The average accepted overall GPA (3) is in the lower quarter nationally, which makes this a realistic target for applicants whose numbers are the weakest part of their file.

• 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.

• Newer program — This program holds provisional accreditation, which is normal for a program that has not yet graduated its first classes. Expect a smaller alumni network and fewer years of PANCE data.

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

Notre Dame of Maryland University is located in Maryland. The details below come straight from the program and are re-checked on a rolling basis.

At a glance

• Location: Maryland

• Institution type: Private

• Program length: 27 months

• Class size: 35 students

• Start month: October

• Application deadline: Rolling

• Rolling admissions: Yes

• In-state tuition: $84,749

• Out-of-state tuition: $80,040

• Average overall GPA: 3

• Average science GPA: 3

• Minimum overall GPA: 3

• Minimum science GPA: 3

• Minimum PCE hours: 500 hours

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 92%

• Accreditation status: Provisional

Admission requirements

• GRE: No

• TOEFL (international applicants): Yes

• Supplemental application: Yes

• Shadowing: Yes

• Letters of recommendation: 3 — PA Physician (MD/DO) OR Healthcare Professional OR PA

• Patient care experience: 500 hours minimum

• Interview format: on site

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: B

• Prerequisite expiration: 8 years

• In-progress prerequisites accepted: No

• Pass/Fail coursework accepted: No

• Online coursework accepted: Yes

Required coursework

• Anatomy & Physiology I (4 credits; face to face lab required)

• Anatomy & Physiology II (4 credits; face to face lab required)

• Microbiology (3 credits; face to face lab required)

• Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry (3 credits; lab not required)

• Psychology (3 Credits)

• Statistics (3 or 4 credits)

• Med Term (2 or 3 credits)

Recommended: genetics (3 or 4 credits)

Cost

• In-state tuition: $84,749

• Out-of-state tuition: $80,040

• Seat deposit: $1,500

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• Program website: Notre Dame of Maryland University

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: 410-435-0100

• Address: 4701 North Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21210

Program information last verified June 23, 2026. Requirements change — always confirm directly with the program before applying.