About the program
The Kettering College PA program is described in PAEA's published program data; full curriculum details, faculty, and admissions cycle specifics are maintained on the program's own website.
From the program's mission statement: "The mission of the Kettering College physician assistant studies program is to provide, in a faith-based environment, the academic and clinical experience necessary to develop competent, empathetic professional healthcare providers who are passionate about service and advocacy for diverse patient populations."
Matriculant data
Actual stats for students who enrolled in the most recently reported cohort, sourced from PAEA's published program data.
Admission policies
Out-of-state applicants are accepted. International applicants: yes, with exceptions. please visit the program's website. DACA status applicants are considered. Distance learning is not offered. Part-time enrollment is not available. On-campus housing is available.
Prerequisite coursework
Recency: 10 Years · up to 4 outstanding at application
Program overview
Kettering College offers a 27-month MPAS program in Ohio with an incoming class of approximately 60 students, operating under ARC-PA continued accreditation. The program runs on a faith-based mission centered on developing clinicians who are competent, empathetic, and committed to service and advocacy for diverse patient populations - a framing that will resonate with applicants whose professional motivations align with values-driven, community-oriented care.
The curriculum draws on multiple pedagogical approaches including asynchronous, case-based, problem-based, and team-based learning, as well as early clinical exposure and systems-based organization. This layered instructional design suits applicants who are comfortable with self-directed study while also thriving in collaborative settings. The program does not offer a part-time track or distance learning, so students should plan for full-time, on-site commitment beginning in May 2027.
Typical matriculants enter with an overall GPA of 3.7 and a science GPA of 3.6, though the program's stated minimums are 3.0 for both science and prerequisite coursework, leaving meaningful room between floor and competitive range. Applicants should calibrate expectations accordingly. Direct patient care experience is recommended but not formally required, which may benefit career-changers or applicants earlier in their healthcare experience accumulation. Required prerequisites - general biology, human anatomy, human physiology, microbiology (all with labs), and statistics - must have been completed within the past ten years, and applicants may enter with up to four outstanding prerequisites still in progress.
Total tuition is $109,067 with a $1,000 seat deposit. Both out-of-state and international applicants are considered, though those applying from outside the United States should review the program's website for specific conditions. The GRE is required; the MCAT is not accepted. Applicants must also complete the CASPer assessment, submit at least three letters of reference, and attend a traditional, required on-site interview. The application deadline falls on October 1, 2026, and all files are reviewed after that date under a regular, non-rolling admissions process, meaning there is no strategic advantage to submitting significantly early beyond ensuring completeness.
An applicant who holds a 3.6 or higher science GPA, values a faith-informed training environment, and is drawn to patient advocacy work will be well-positioned to assess whether Kettering College is the right institutional fit.