PA Program Graduate Terminal Competencies
Attendance in the program is on a full-time basis only. Students entering the PA program are expected to complete all components of the curriculum in 30 months. Advanced standing or transfer credit is not awarded in the program, regardless of previous professional or academic experience.
Employment during the program is prohibited; this includes participation in RUSH University work-study programs.
While on clinical rotations, students may not provide services within the preceptor’s practice apart from those rendered for their educational value and as part of the clinical instruction experience. Students may not receive compensation of any type for duties performed within the preceptor’s practice.
The RUSH University PA program mission is to educate advanced health care providers to practice evidence-based medicine with competence, professionalism and compassion driven by academic excellence and service to diverse communities.
The RUSH University PA program strives to be a national leader in educating exceptionally qualified PAs to transform clinical and professional practice.
The goals of the RUSH University PA program are:
$13,307 per term
There are no additional institution fees associated with attendance.
Tuition is subject to change with a potential 2-5% increase annually.
RUSH University Tuition Refund Policy
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the Physician Assistant Program sponsored by RUSH University. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards. The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website by clicking on the document at: RUSH University Accreditation History.
Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be March 2024. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy.
This is the admissions performance profile of the five most recently admitted classes to the program.
Class of 2021 | Class of 2022 | Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 | Class of 2025 |
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URM* in Medicine: 7%
Median GPA Total: 3.53
Attrition: 0 Graduation: 100%
PANCE Pass Rate: 100% |
Starting Class Size: 30 Students Male: 11 Female: 19 Median Age: 25 Years URM* in Medicine: 17%
Median GPA Total: 3.50
Attrition: 5/17% Graduation: Pending December 2025
PANCE Pass Rate: 92% |
Starting Class Size: 29 Students Male: 8 Female: 21 Median Age: 25 Years URM* in Medicine: 21%
Median GPA Total: 3.50 No Longer Required
Attrition: 0 Graduation: Pending December 2023 PANCE Pass Rate: Pending
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Starting Class Size: 32 Students
URM* in Medicine: 19%
Median GPA Total: 3.50
Median GPA Science: 3.40 Median GRE Score: No Longer Required
Median Health Care Hours: 4,343
Attrition: 0 Deceleration: 0 Graduation: Pending December 2024
PANCE Pass Rate: Pending |
Years PANCE Pass Rate: Pending
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*URM (underrepresented minority) is currently defined as, African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, American Indian/Alaska Native
As of March 2022, the PA Program has a 95% graduation rate since inception.
Institutions are required to make public whether a program is designed to meet educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification that is required for employment in an occupation or is advertised as meeting such requirements. Institutions are required to make public, for each state, whether the completion of that program would be sufficient to meet licensure requirements in a state for that occupation, did not meet requirements or has not made a determination. These requirements apply to all programs offered via all modalities (distance education and not).
Students should review the specific academic requirements for the program in which they are enrolling, including those related to practicum/internship as well as pre-qualifications for licensure such as the need for a criminal background check. We highly recommend that students contact the applicable licensure board(s) in their state of residence or in the state where they intend to obtain a license before beginning an academic program that results in licensure and prior to beginning any internship/practicum. Many licensure boards have additional requirements beyond successful degree completion to obtain a license. Please be advised that state laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time. Changes in requirements can impact the program’s ability to meet educational requirements for licensure. Enrolled and prospective students are strongly encouraged to check with the licensing board(s) in their state of residence or in the state in which they intend to obtain a license for the most recent information and requirements. The College will periodically review the state requirements. The College of Health Sciences disclosure does not provide any guarantee that any particular state licensure or certification entity will approve or deny a student’s application.
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Alabama |
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Alaska |
YES |
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Arizona |
YES |
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Arkansas |
YES |
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California |
YES |
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Colorado |
YES |
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Connecticut |
YES |
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Delaware |
YES |
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Florida |
YES |
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Georgia |
YES |
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Hawaii |
YES |
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Idaho |
YES |
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Illinois |
YES |
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Indiana |
YES |
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Iowa |
YES |
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Kansas |
YES |
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Kentucky |
YES |
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Louisiana |
YES |
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Maine |
YES |
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Maryland |
YES |
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Massachusetts |
YES |
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Michigan |
YES |
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Minnesota |
YES |
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Mississippi |
YES |
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Missouri |
YES |
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Montana |
YES |
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Nebraska |
YES |
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Nevada |
YES |
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New Hampshire |
YES |
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New Jersey |
YES |
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New Mexico |
YES |
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New York |
YES |
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North Carolina |
YES |
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North Dakota |
YES |
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Ohio |
YES |
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Oklahoma |
YES |
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Oregon |
YES |
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Pennsylvania |
YES |
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Rhode Island |
YES |
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South Carolina |
YES |
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South Dakota |
YES |
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Tennessee |
YES |
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Texas |
YES |
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Utah |
YES |
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Vermont |
YES |
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Virginia |
YES |
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Washington |
YES |
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West Virginia |
YES |
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Wisconsin |
YES |
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Wyoming |
YES |
Learn more about the Master of Science in Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program at an on-campus or online information session.