Program Overview

Physician Assistant Program

The Physician Assistant Program at Ohio University is a highly competitive program that is approved by the ARC-PA to admit up to 45 students per year.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the program is highly competitive, and meeting the minimum program admission requirements guarantees neither an interview nor acceptance to the program.

Program Class Profile

The following information is provided to assist potential applicants in assessing their competitiveness as a candidate. The admission demographics provided below are based on applicants who were admitted during the 2025 CASPA application cycle.

Cohort Details

• Cohort Size: 35
• Age: 21-24, Average: 22
• Cumulative GPA: 3.58-4.0, Average: 3.85
• Math/Science GPA: 3.33-4.0, Average: 3.76
• GRE Scores:
  • Quantitative Reasoning: 149-162, Average: 153
  • Verbal Reasoning: 144-160, Average: 150
  • Analytical Writing: 3-5, Average: 3.44
• Healthcare Experience Hours: 1385
• Community Service & Leadership Hours: 0-3,905, Average: 527

Program Details

The Cohort of 2028 matriculated on January 12, 2026, and will graduate in May 2028.