More forgiving on GPA: The average accepted overall GPA (3.5) is in the lower quarter nationally, which makes this a realistic target for applicants whose numbers are the weakest part of their file.
Career-changer friendly: At 250 required patient care hours, this is one of the lower bars in the country, worth a look if you are switching fields and building hours while you apply.
Longer runway: At 42 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.
Higher cost: In-state tuition of $119,358 is in the most expensive quarter nationally. Worth weighing against your expected starting salary and loan burden.
Strong PANCE outcomes: A first-time PANCE pass rate of 98% is above the national average.
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Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is located in Utah. The details below come straight from the program and are re-checked on a rolling basis.
At a glance
Location: Utah
Institution type: Private
Program length: 42 months
Class size: 50 students
Start month: May
Application deadline: September
Rolling admissions: No
In-state tuition: $119,358
Average overall GPA: 3.5
Average science GPA: 3.5
Minimum overall GPA: 3.2
Minimum science GPA: 3
Minimum PCE hours: 250 hours
Letters of recommendation: 3
First-time PANCE pass rate: 98%
Accreditation status: Continued
Admission requirements
GRE: Yes (minimum 290 (Verbal and Quantitative combined); 3.5 (Analytical Writing))
PA-CAT: No
CASPer: No
TOEFL (international applicants): Yes
Supplemental application: No
Shadowing: No
Letters of recommendation: 3: At least one from a PA, MD, DO or NP is strongly recommended
Patient care experience: 250 hours minimum
Interview format: Interviews are conducted in the Fall
Prerequisites
Minimum prerequisite grade: C
Prerequisite expiration: 10 years
In-progress prerequisites accepted: Yes
AP or CLEP credit accepted: No
Pass/Fail coursework accepted: No
Required coursework
Human Anatomy w/lab, 3-4 credits
Human Physiology (lab strongly recommended), 3-4 credits
General Biology w/lab, 4 credits
Microbiology w/lab, 4 credits
Eight Credits of Chemistry w/lab, 8-10 credits
College Algebra or Higher OR College Statistics, 3 credits
Psychology, 3 credits
Medical Terminology, 1-3 credits
Recommended: Genetics or Cellular Biology, 3-4 credits Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry, 3-4 credits Technical Writing, 3-4 credits
Cost
In-state tuition: $119,358
Seat deposit: $1,000
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Program website: Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Admissions page: Admissions information
Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 801.375.5125
Address: 1800 S. Novell Place, Provo, UT 84606
Program information last verified June 24, 2026. Requirements change, always confirm directly with the program before applying.
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