University of Pittsburgh PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

• Middle-of-the-pack GPA — The average accepted overall GPA (3.61) 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 3.61 — a gap of 0.61. 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.

• Large cohort — A class of 100 is among the biggest in the country. More seats improves your odds, and the alumni network is larger, but you will need to be proactive about mentorship.

• Ask about board prep — The reported first-time PANCE pass rate is 87%. That is below the national average — a fair question to ask on interview day is what remediation and board prep look like.

• 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.

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

At a glance

• Location: Pennsylvania

• Institution type: Public

• Program length: 24 months

• Class size: 100 students

• Start month: January

• Application deadline: August

• Rolling admissions: No

• In-state tuition: $107,664

• Out-of-state tuition: $113,742

• Average overall GPA: 3.61

• Average science GPA: 3.6

• Minimum overall GPA: 3

• Minimum science GPA: 3

• Minimum PCE hours: 500 hours

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 87%

• Accreditation status: Provisional

Admission requirements

• GRE: No

• PA-CAT: No

• CASPer: Yes

• TOEFL (international applicants): Yes

• Supplemental application: No

• Shadowing: No

• Letters of recommendation: 3 — One (1) Character Reference; One (1) from PCE Supervisor; One (1) from prior Instructor

• Patient care experience: 500 hours minimum

• Interview format: Individual interview; Group interview

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: C

• Prerequisite expiration: No expiration

• AP or CLEP credit accepted: No

Required coursework

• Biology with lab designed for science majors, two semesters

• Microbiology with lab, one semester

• Chemistry with lab designed for science majors, two semesters

• Anatomy with lab and Physiology

• Statistics, one semester

• Medical Terminology, one semester for at least 1 college credit

• English Composition/writing, two semesters

• Psychology, one semester

Cost

• In-state tuition: $107,664

• Out-of-state tuition: $113,742

• Seat deposit: $1,000

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• Program website: University of Pittsburgh

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: (412) 383-6565

• Address: 3396 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Program information last verified July 7, 2026. Requirements change — always confirm directly with the program before applying.