Sullivan University

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*Last updated March 6th, 2026

General Information

Mission Statement
The mission of the Sullivan University Physician Assistant program is to educate future Physician Assistants to provide ethical, quality, and compassionate healthcare as part of an interprofessional team. This includes increasing access to healthcare in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the nation.
Unique Program Features
Accelerated, 24-month program; Teaching-focused faculty; Small program feel in Kentucky's largest city (Louisville). While traditionally lecture based, we do include problem-based learning and case-based learning.
Curriculum Focus
NA - No Curricular Focus
Credentials Offered
Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
Type of Masters Degree
MSPA: Master of Science Physician Assistant
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
July 2027
Estimated Incoming Class Size
65
Part-time Option
No
Distance Learning
No
On-Campus Housing
No
Required Onsite Interview
Yes
Types of Interviews
Group Interview; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI); Scenario Room
Admission Type
Regular - All applications are reviewed once the set deadline has passed

Deadlines, Fees, & Eligibility

Application Deadline
07/15/2026
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
No
International Applicants Accepted
No
Support for Veterans
No information provided
Separate Tuition Rates
No
Tuition
$118,320
Seat Deposit
Yes
Seat Deposit Cost
$1,000
Refundable Seat Deposit
No
Supplemental Application
Yes
Supplemental Deadline
12/01/2024
Supplemental Application Fee
$100
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver
No

Requirements

Special Considerations
Priority given to applicants that submit by July 1st, those with overall GPA and overall Science GPA of 3.5 or higher, personal hardships, value added courses, post-bach courses, leadership, in state, reapplicants, veterans, diverse clinical exp.
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
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
Required
Volunteer Direct Patient Care
Required
Direct Patient Care Hours Needed
500
Direct Patient Care Time Limit
No Requirement

 

Other Paid Health Care
Not Required
Other Volunteer Health Care
No information provided
Shadowing a PA
Recommended but not 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
Yes
Virtual Shadowing Accepted
Yes

Prerequisites

Human Anatomy
3 Credit(s)
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)
Medical Terminology
3 Credit(s)
Statistics
3 Credit(s)
English
3 Credit(s)
Psychology
3 Credit(s)
Prereq requirements
Organic Chemistry 1 and Lab or Biochemistry 1 and Lab
Prereq time limit
8 Years
Outstanding pre-requisites must be completed in the following time frame
At any point prior to matriculation
Maximum number of outstanding prerequisites allowed
2

Matriculants

Matriculant GPAs

Matriculant Overall GPA
No information provided
Matriculant Science GPA
No information provided

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
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Male
-
Non-Binary
-
Gender Unknown
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Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

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