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Taylor University

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Taylor University
1846 Main Street
Upland, Indiana 46989

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*Last updated March 2nd, 2026

General Information

Mission Statement
The Taylor University Physician Assistant Program will develop competent servant-leaders who deliver compassionate whole-person healthcare from a Christ-centered focus.
Unique Program Features
Lifestyle Medicine courses in the curriculum, Biblical integration of medicine courses, Service focus
Curriculum Focus
NA - No Curricular Focus
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
27 Months
Start Month
August 2027
Estimated Incoming Class Size
40
Part-time Option
No
Distance Learning
No
On-Campus Housing
No
Required Onsite Interview
Yes
Types of Interviews
Traditional Interview; Group Interview; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
Admission Type
Regular - All applications are reviewed once the set deadline has passed

Deadlines, Fees, & Eligibility

Application Deadline
08/01/2026
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
$110,000
Seat Deposit
Yes
Seat Deposit Cost
$1,000
Refundable Seat Deposit
No
Supplemental Application
Yes
Supplemental Deadline
11/15/2025
Supplemental Application Fee
No information provided
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver
Yes

Requirements

Special Considerations
The program uses a holistic admissions process evaluating leadership, service, extracurricular activities, and healthcare experience. The program values well-rounded candidates.
Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required
3
Types of References Required
No restrictions
Standardized Test(s) Required
None
Minimum Overall GPA Required
3.20
Minimum Prereq GPA Required
N/A
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
250
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 information provided

 

Other Paid Health Care
No information provided
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
Recommended but not required
Virtual Health Care Accepted
No
Virtual Shadowing Accepted
No

Prerequisites

Human Anatomy
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Biology (general)
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
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Psychology
3 Credit(s)
Sociology
3 Credit(s)
Prereq requirements
AP courses will be accepted to fulfill prerequisite requirements. A second psychology course is acceptable for the sociology requirement. A second biology course is required, 200 level or higher, at least 3 credits (Microbiology is an example).
Prereq time limit
No Requirement
Outstanding pre-requisites must be completed in the following time frame
By end of spring semester 2027 (May 2027)
Maximum number of outstanding prerequisites allowed
2

Matriculants

Matriculant GPAs

Matriculant Overall GPA
3.5
Matriculant Science GPA
3.4

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
30
Male
10
Non-Binary
-
Gender Unknown
-

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native
-
Asian
1
Black or African American
4
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
3
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
-
White
-
Multiracial
-
Other
1