University of Maryland Eastern Shore 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.

• Residency matters — Out-of-state tuition ($131,320) runs 48% above in-state. If you can establish residency, this program gets substantially cheaper.

• Strong PANCE outcomes — A first-time PANCE pass rate of 100% is above the national average.

• 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.

• Recency matters — Prerequisites expire after 6 years. Older science coursework may need to be retaken.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore 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: Public

• Program length: 27 months

• Class size: 30 students

• Start month: August

• Application deadline: November

• Rolling admissions: No

• In-state tuition: $88,840

• Out-of-state tuition: $131,320

• Average overall GPA: 3

• 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: Provisional

Admission requirements

• PA-CAT: No

• CASPer: No

• TOEFL (international applicants): Yes

• Supplemental application: Yes

• Shadowing: Yes

• Letters of recommendation: 3 — PA

• Patient care experience: 500 hours minimum

• Interview format: Applicants submitting a complete CASPA application prior to the November 1st deadline may be invited for an early interview. Otherwise, interviews of selected candidates will be conducted December through February.

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: B-

• Prerequisite expiration: 6 years

• In-progress prerequisites accepted: Yes

• AP or CLEP credit accepted: No

• Pass/Fail coursework accepted: No

• Online coursework accepted: Yes

Required coursework

• Medical Terminology — 3 credit hours

• Biology with Lab — 4 credit hours

• Microbiology — 3 credit hours

• General Chemistry I with Lab — 4 credit hours

• Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry with Lab — 4 credit hours

• Human Anatomy or Anatomy & Physiology I — 3-4 credit hours

• Human Physiology or Anatomy & Physiology II — 3-4 credit hours

• Psychology — 3 credit hours

• Statistics — 3 credit hours

Cost

• In-state tuition: $88,840

• Out-of-state tuition: $131,320

• Seat deposit: $1,500

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• Program website: University of Maryland Eastern Shore

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: (410) 651-7747

• Address: 30665 Student Services Center, Princess Anne, MD 21853

Program information last verified July 2, 2026. Requirements change — always confirm directly with the program before applying.