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Ashland University

Ashland University
1020 S. Trimble Road
Mansfield, Ohio 44907

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*Last updated January 28th, 2026

General Information

Mission Statement
Educate physician assistants based on a foundation of evidence-based medicine, to competently practice patient-centered care, exercise cultural humility and cultivate a team approach. Graduates will be prepared for the changing landscape of medicine to serve individuals locally, nationally and globally.  Physician assistants will be taught on the basis of the Dwight Schar College Nursing and Health Science’s guiding values: integrity, caring, accountability, respect and excellence (ICARE), interprofessional collaboration and lifelong learning.
Unique Program Features
On campus simulation lab, cadaver lab, Interprofessional Education Simulation scenarios throughout didactic year
Curriculum Focus
Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning
Credentials Offered
Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
Type of Masters Degree
MSPAS: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Undergrad to Masters Bridge or Dual Degree
No
Doctorate Degree Offered
No
Masters to Doctorate Bridge or Dual Degree
No
Program Length
24 Months
Start Month
August 2027
Estimated Incoming Class Size
36
Part-time Option
No
Distance Learning
No
On-Campus Housing
Yes
Required Onsite Interview
Yes
Types of Interviews
Group Interview; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI); Scenario Room
Admission Type
Rolling - Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis

Deadlines, Fees, & Eligibility

Application Deadline
04/01/2027
Deadline Requirement
Green-Verified: the application has been submitted, payment, all transcripts, and at least two evaluation letters must be received by CASPA by the posted deadline, and the application has a verified status, meaning all GPAs have been calculated by CASPA.
Out of State Students Accepted
Yes
Transfer Students Accepted
No
DACA Status Applicants Considered
Yes
International Applicants Accepted
No
Support for Veterans
Veteran scholarships: Scholarship or financial assistance like reduced or in-state tuition offered).;Clinical partnerships: Partnerships with veteran organizations for rotations.;Special admission consideration: Processes that recognize military veterans.;Yellow Ribbon program: Institutional participation in the a university-funded scholarship program for veterans.;Yellow Ribbon Schools program
Separate Tuition Rates
No
Tuition
$105,000
Seat Deposit
Yes
Seat Deposit Cost
$1,000
Refundable Seat Deposit
No
Supplemental Application
No
Supplemental Deadline
No information provided
Supplemental Application Fee
No information provided
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver
No information provided

Requirements

Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required
3
Types of References Required
PA
Standardized Test(s) Required
CASPer; Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) - will not accept MCAT
Minimum Overall GPA Required
3.00
Minimum Prereq GPA Required
N/A
Minimum Science GPA Required
3.00

Experience

Healthcare Experience
Recommended, but not required
Paid Health Care
Recommended but not required
Volunteer/Community Service Health Care
Recommended but not required
Hours Needed
No information provided
Time Limit in Which To Complete Experience
No Requirement
Paid Direct Patient Care
Recommended but not required
Volunteer Direct Patient Care
Recommended but not required
Direct Patient Care Hours Needed
No information provided
Direct Patient Care Time Limit
No Requirement

 

Other Paid Health Care
Recommended but not required
Other Volunteer Health Care
No information provided
Shadowing a PA
Recommended but not required
Shadowing a Physician
Not Required
Shadowing other health care provider
Recommended but not required
Clinical and/or non-clinical research
Not Required
Virtual Health Care Accepted
No
Virtual Shadowing Accepted
Yes

Prerequisites

Human Anatomy
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Biology (general)
4 Credit(s)
Biochemistry
3 Credit(s)
Microbiology
4 Credit(s)
Chemistry (general)
4 Credit(s)
Organic Chemistry
4 Credit(s)
Human Physiology
3 Credit(s), Lab Required
Medical Terminology
1 Credit(s)
Statistics
3 Credit(s)
Prereq time limit
10 Years
Outstanding pre-requisites must be completed in the following time frame
June 1
Maximum number of outstanding prerequisites allowed
2

Matriculants

Matriculant GPAs

Matriculant Overall GPA
3.55
Matriculant Science GPA
3.31

GRE Average Scores

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Score
148.8
Average Analytical Writing GRE Score
No information provided
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Score
1450

GRE Average Percentiles

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Percentile
No information provided
Average Analytical Writing GRE Percentile
No information provided
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Percentile
No information provided

Program Matriculants by Gender

Female
28
Male
7
Non-Binary
-
Gender Unknown
-

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native
-
Asian
4
Black or African American
1
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
-
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
-
White
29
Multiracial
1
Other
-