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Mount St Mary's University

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Mount St Mary's University
343 South Seton Avenue \r\n
Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727

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*Last updated March 3rd, 2026

General Information

Mission Statement
The PA program at Mount St. Mary's University cultivates ethical practitioners who care significantly and are dedicated to responsible and equitable health outcomes delivered with compassion, humility, and joy.
Unique Program Features
The Mount St. Mary’s University Physician Assistant Program is distinctive, featuring a newly renovated, leading-edge facility and faculty of practicing clinicians, bridging theory and real-world practice. We offer a student-centered learning environment with strong faculty-student relationships. Our robust alumni and clinical network provide valuable real-world experiences. The curriculum integrates well-being and healthcare equity training to cultivate the next generation of healthcare leaders
Curriculum Focus
Hybrid of Traditional or Case-Based Learning; Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning
Credentials Offered
Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
Type of Masters Degree
MMS/MMSc: Master of Medical Science
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
January 2027
Estimated Incoming Class Size
46
Part-time Option
No
Distance Learning
No
On-Campus Housing
Yes
Required Onsite Interview
Yes
Types of Interviews
Traditional Interview; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
Admission Type
Rolling - Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis

Deadlines, Fees, & Eligibility

Application Deadline
08/01/2026
Deadline Requirement
Orange-Complete only: the application has been submitted, payment, all transcripts, and at least two evaluation letters must be received by CASPA by the posted deadline.
Out of State Students Accepted
Yes
Transfer Students Accepted
No
DACA Status Applicants Considered
No
International Applicants Accepted
No
Support for Veterans
Special admission consideration: Processes that recognize military veterans.;Veteran faculty: Faculty members who have veteran status.;Yellow Ribbon program: Institutional participation in the a university-funded scholarship program for veterans.;Yellow Ribbon Schools program
Separate Tuition Rates
No
Tuition
$99,000
Seat Deposit
Yes
Seat Deposit Cost
$900
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

Special Considerations
Mount St. Mary's University PA Program proudly selects its candidates through a holistic admissions review.
Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required
2
Types of References Required
Other health care provider
Standardized Test(s) Required
None
Minimum Overall GPA Required
3.00
Minimum Prereq GPA Required
2.67
Minimum Science GPA Required
3.00

Experience

Healthcare Experience
Yes, required
Paid Health Care
Not Required
Volunteer/Community Service Health Care
Not Required
Hours Needed
400
Time Limit in Which To Complete Experience
No information provided
Paid Direct Patient Care
Recommended but not required
Volunteer Direct Patient Care
Recommended but not required
Direct Patient Care Hours Needed
400
Direct Patient Care Time Limit
No information provided

 

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

Prerequisites

Human Anatomy
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Biology (general)
6 Credit(s)
Microbiology
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Chemistry (general)
6 Credit(s)
Organic Chemistry
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Human Physiology
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Medical Terminology
1 Credit(s)
Statistics
3 Credit(s)
Psychology
3 Credit(s)
Prereq requirements
Courses may be completed online, however, online labs completed after September 2022 will not be accepted.
Prereq time limit
10 Years
Outstanding pre-requisites must be completed in the following time frame
No information provided
Maximum number of outstanding prerequisites allowed
No information provided

Matriculants

Matriculant GPAs

Matriculant Overall GPA
3.58
Matriculant Science GPA
3.45

GRE Average Scores

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

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
36
Male
10
Non-Binary
-
Gender Unknown
-

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native
-
Asian
9
Black or African American
6
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
9
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
-
White
19
Multiracial
1
Other
2