About the program
The Marietta 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 Marietta College Physician Assistant Program is dedicated to educating future physician assistants to provide quality healthcare (physical, social, and behavioral) to meet the needs of patients in Ohio and throughout the Appalachian region."
cadaver anatomy lab, 30 plus hours of radiology training, 2 semesters of Pharmacology with feedback demonstrating strong foundation, 14 months of clinical rotations, required Orthopedic rotation, 2 elective rotations, early didactic experiences, interprofessional education experience at local hospital with Oncology unit, 10-week family practice rotation, 65 plus publications by students and faculty, strong alumni support.
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. DACA status applicants are considered. Distance learning is not offered. Part-time enrollment is not available. Veteran support programs are available; consult the program directly for details.
Prerequisite coursework
Recency: 10 Years · up to 2 outstanding at application
Program overview
Marietta College offers a 26-month MSPAS program in Ohio, accredited by ARC-PA with Continued status, designed to train physician assistants who will serve patients across Ohio and the broader Appalachian region, with an explicit mission encompassing physical, social, and behavioral health needs. The program begins in June 2027 and accepts out-of-state and international applicants, though it offers no part-time or distance learning options. The estimated incoming class size is 40 students.
The academic bar is accessible but firm: both overall and prerequisite GPAs must meet a 3.00 minimum, and prerequisites completed more than ten years ago will not be accepted, with no more than two outstanding prerequisites permitted at the time of application. Paid direct patient care is recommended but not required, and the same applies to broader healthcare experience generally - making this a realistic option for applicants still building clinical hours, provided their academic record is solid. The GRE is required, though the MCAT will be accepted as a substitute.
Curriculum follows an organ-based and systems-based learning model. Distinctive features include a cadaver anatomy lab, more than 30 hours of radiology training, two semesters of pharmacology, and a notably long clinical phase of 14 months. That clinical training includes a required orthopedic rotation, a 10-week family practice rotation, two elective rotations, and an interprofessional education experience embedded with an oncology unit at a local hospital. Early didactic experiences give students clinical context before full rotations begin. The program also points to more than 65 student and faculty publications and describes strong alumni support as part of its professional network. Total tuition is estimated at $98,000, with a seat deposit of $1,000.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling, first-come-first-served basis with a deadline of January 15, 2027, so submitting early carries a practical advantage. Three letters of reference are required. Interviews are conducted in a group format and require an onsite visit.
An applicant who is mission-aligned with rural or Appalachian medicine, has a 3.0 GPA, and values a long clinical phase with structured pharmacology training will find the most genuine fit here.