University of La Verne PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

• More forgiving on GPA — The average accepted overall GPA (3.47) is in the lower quarter nationally, which makes this a realistic target for applicants whose numbers are the weakest part of their file.

• The minimum is not the target — The stated minimum GPA is 3, but the average accepted is 3.47 — a gap of 0.47. Meeting the floor gets you screened in, not admitted.

• Higher cost — In-state tuition of $119,140 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 78%. That is below the national average — a fair question to ask on interview day is what remediation and board prep look like.

• Accreditation status: Probation — ARC-PA currently lists this program as Accreditation-Probation. Programs do come off probation, and students generally remain eligible to sit for the PANCE, but you should read the ARC-PA action report and ask the program directly before depositing.

University of La Verne is located in California. The details below come straight from the program and are re-checked on a rolling basis.

At a glance

• Location: California

• Institution type: Private

• Program length: 27 months

• Class size: 30 students

• Start month: August

• Application deadline: December

• Rolling admissions: No

• In-state tuition: $119,140

• Average overall GPA: 3.47

• Average science GPA: 3.55

• Minimum overall GPA: 3

• Minimum science GPA: 3

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 78%

• Accreditation status: Probation

Admission requirements

• GRE: No

• PA-CAT: No

• CASPer: No

• TOEFL (international applicants): Yes

• Shadowing: Recommended

• Letters of recommendation: 3 — PA OR Physiican (MD/DO) Professor or Supervisor

• Interview format: Interviews will be conducted in the fall and final decisions are made in the spring

Prerequisites

• Online coursework accepted: Yes

Required coursework

• Human Anatomy with lab* (4 semester hours or 5 quarter units)

• Human Physiology with lab* (4 semester hours or 5 quarter units)

• General Biology with lab (4 semester hours or 5 quarter units)

• General Chemistry with lab (I and II) (8 semester hours or 10 quarter units)

• Microbiology with lab* (3 semester hours or 4 quarter units)

• Psychology: General, developmental or abnormal (3 semester hours or 4 quarter units)

• General Sociology or Anthropology (3 semester hours or 4 quarter units)

• Bio-statistics or Statistics (3 semester hours or 4 quarter units)

• Medical Terminology (1 course from a regionally accredited institution)

• English/College Writing ( I and II; 1 yr)** (6 semester hours or 8 quarter units)

• Speech Communication (2 semester hours or 3 quarter units)

• Philosophy or Religion or Ethics or Critical Thinking (3 semester hours or 4 quarter units)

Recommended: Fine Arts

Cost

• In-state tuition: $119,140

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• Program website: University of La Verne

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: (909) 593-3511

• Address: 1950 Third Street, La Verne, CA 91750

Program information last verified July 1, 2026. Requirements change — always confirm directly with the program before applying.