University of New England PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

• Middle-of-the-pack GPA — The average accepted overall GPA (3.55) is close to the national middle, so a solid-but-not-spectacular academic record is genuinely competitive here.

• The minimum is not the target — The stated minimum GPA is 3, but the average accepted is 3.55 — a gap of 0.55. Meeting the floor gets you screened in, not admitted.

• Faster to practice — At 24 months, this program is shorter than most. That means less tuition and earlier income, but a denser schedule with little slack.

• Lower cost — In-state tuition of $51,670 is in the least expensive quarter of PA programs. Over a career that difference is real money.

University of New England is located in Maine. The details below come straight from the program and are re-checked on a rolling basis.

At a glance

• Location: Maine

• Institution type: Private

• Program length: 24 months

• Class size: 50 students

• Start month: May

• Application deadline: November

• Rolling admissions: No

• In-state tuition: $51,670

• Average overall GPA: 3.55

• Minimum overall GPA: 3

• Minimum science GPA: 3

• Minimum PCE hours: 500 hours

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 95%

• Accreditation status: Continued

Admission requirements

• GRE: Optional

• PA-CAT: No

• CASPer: Yes

• TOEFL (international applicants): No

• Supplemental application: No

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

• Patient care experience: 500 hours minimum

• Interview format: Traditional Interview

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: C

• Prerequisite expiration: 10 years

• AP or CLEP credit accepted: No

• Online coursework accepted: Yes

Required coursework

• Biology I and II — 8 semester or 12 quarter credits, Labs required, equivalent to a two-semester sequence

• General Chemistry I and II — 8 semester or 12 quarter credits, Labs required, equivalent to a two-semester sequence

• Microbiology — 4 semester or 6 quarter credits, Lab required, must be completed within 10 years of matriculation

• Biochemistry or Organic Chemistry — 3 semester or 4.5 quarter credits, Lab not required, must be completed within 10 years

• Anatomy & Physiology I or Human Anatomy — 4 semester or 6 quarter credits, Lab required, must be completed within 10 years

• Anatomy & Physiology II or Human Physiology — 4 semester or 6 quarter credits, Lab required, must be completed within 10 years

• Genetics — 3 semester or 4.5 quarter credits, Must be completed within 10 years

• Behavioral Science — 3 semester or 4.5 quarter credits, CASPA Course Subject List

• Statistics — 3 semester or 4.5 quarter credits, College-level statistics

Recommended: Pathophysiology Advanced Physiology Immunology Medical Terminology Cell Biology

Cost

• In-state tuition: $51,670

• Seat deposit: $2,000

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• Program website: University of New England

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: (207) 221-4225

• Address: Pharmacy Suite 115, 716 Stevens Ave., Portland, ME

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