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Pace University - Pleasantville

914-773-3513

Pace University - Pleasantville
861 Bedford Rd
Pleasantville, New York 10570

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*Last updated March 2nd, 2026

General Information

Mission Statement
The mission of the Pace University, College of Health Professions, and Physician Assistant Program - Pleasantville is to educate veterans and culturally diverse graduate students, providing an academically rigorous learning environment that promotes the intellectual, personal and professional growth of the students. The faculty and staff will imbue these qualities and facilitate the development of a learning community that supports the training of quality physician assistants with attributes including lifelong learning, service orientation and an emphasis on primary care. The faculty, staff and students will demonstrate the knowledge, attitudes and understanding to function in diverse communities, populations and settings, and to treat all patients with dignity, respect and compassion.
Unique Program Features
state of the art on campus simulation lab, optional international rotation
Curriculum Focus
Case-Based Learning; Collaborative or Team-Based Learning; Hybrid of Traditional or Case-Based Learning; Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning; Problem-Based Learning
Credentials Offered
Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
Type of Masters Degree
MPAS: Master of 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
27 Months
Start Month
September 2027
Estimated Incoming Class Size
40
Part-time Option
No
Distance Learning
No
On-Campus Housing
Yes
Required Onsite Interview
Yes
Types of Interviews
Traditional Interview
Admission Type
Rolling - Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis

Deadlines, Fees, & Eligibility

Application Deadline
03/01/2027
Deadline Requirement
Blue-Submit only: the applicant must only submit the application by your posted deadline.
Out of State Students Accepted
Yes
Transfer Students Accepted
No
DACA Status Applicants Considered
Yes, with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.
International Applicants Accepted
No
Support for Veterans
No information provided
Separate Tuition Rates
No
Tuition
$126,110
Seat Deposit
Yes
Seat Deposit Cost
$1,500
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
Holistic Admissions Review
Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required
3
Types of References Required
PA; Physician
Standardized Test(s) Required
None
Minimum Overall GPA Required
3.00
Minimum Prereq GPA Required
3.00
Minimum Science GPA Required
3.00

Experience

Healthcare Experience
Yes, required
Paid Health Care
Recommended but not required
Volunteer/Community Service Health Care
Recommended but not required
Hours Needed
300
Time Limit in Which To Complete Experience
No Requirement
Paid Direct Patient Care
Required
Volunteer Direct Patient Care
Recommended but not required
Direct Patient Care Hours Needed
300
Direct Patient Care Time Limit
No Requirement

 

Other Paid Health Care
Not Required
Other Volunteer Health Care
No information provided
Shadowing a PA
Required
Shadowing a Physician
Recommended but 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
No

Prerequisites

Human Anatomy
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Biology (general)
8 Credit(s), Lab Required
Biochemistry
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Microbiology
3 Credit(s)
Chemistry (general)
8 Credit(s), Lab Required
Organic Chemistry
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Human Physiology
3 Credit(s), Lab Required
Math (pre-calculus/cal)
3 Credit(s)
Prereq time limit
7 Years
Outstanding pre-requisites must be completed in the following time frame
At any point prior to matriculation
Maximum number of outstanding prerequisites allowed
1

Matriculants

Matriculant GPAs

Matriculant Overall GPA
3.64
Matriculant Science GPA
3.58

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
32
Male
6
Non-Binary
-
Gender Unknown
-

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native
-
Asian
9
Black or African American
5
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
3
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
-
White
20
Multiracial
-
Other
-