Trine University PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

• 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.

• Small cohort — A class of 20 is well below the national median of 40. Expect more faculty contact and a tighter class culture — and fewer seats to compete for.

• Ask about board prep — The reported first-time PANCE pass rate is 88%. 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.

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

At a glance

• Location: Indiana

• Institution type: Private

• Program length: 29 months

• Class size: 20 students

• Start month: August

• Application deadline: March

• Rolling admissions: Yes

• In-state tuition: $113,750

• Average overall GPA: 3.5

• Average science GPA: 3.5

• Minimum overall GPA: 3.2

• Minimum science GPA: 3

• Minimum PCE hours: 500 hours

• Letters of recommendation: 2

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 88%

• Accreditation status: Continued

Admission requirements

• GRE: Yes (minimum 305 overall; 153 quantitative reasoning; 152 verbal reasoning; 4.0 analytical writing)

• PA-CAT: No

• CASPer: No

• TOEFL (international applicants): Yes

• Supplemental application: No

• Shadowing: Recommended

• Letters of recommendation: 2 — Academic or professional letters of recommendation

• Patient care experience: 500 hours minimum

• Interview format: Individual and panel interviews, along with critical thinking exercises

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: C+

• AP or CLEP credit accepted: No

• Pass/Fail coursework accepted: No

• Online coursework accepted: Yes

Required coursework

• One semester of human anatomy with required lab (minimum 3 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours). Individual or combined A&P (with lab) courses will be accepted.

• One semester of human physiology (minimum 3 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours). Individual or combined A&P (with lab) courses will be accepted.

• One semester of microbiology (minimum 3 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours)

• One semester of biochemistry (minimum 3 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours)

• One semester of organic chemistry (minimum 3 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours)

• One semester of statistics (minimum 3 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours)

• One semester of psychology (minimum 3 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours)

• One semester of medical terminology (minimum 1 semester hour or equivalent quarter hours) or valid certificate of completion

Recommended: Coursework specifically designated for healthcare providers or premedical classes

Cost

• In-state tuition: $113,750

• Seat deposit: $1,000

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• Program website: Trine University

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: 844.874.6378

• Address: 12817 Parkview Plaza Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46845

Program information last verified June 30, 2026. Requirements change — always confirm directly with the program before applying.