About the program
The Marquette University 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: "Our mission is to develop physician assistants in the Jesuit tradition who realize their full potential as excellent clinicians and national leaders. We pursue this for ad majorem Dei gloriam, the greater glory of God, and the benefit of the human community."
The Marquette PA Program prepares competent, compassionate physician assistants through a Jesuit education grounded in service and academic excellence. Students gain early clinical experience, engage in experiential learning, and take part in local and global rotations. Mentorship and academic coaching support their growth. Strong outcomes, including high PANCE pass rates, reflect a program that shapes leaders in clinical excellence and patient-centered care.
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. Veteran support programs are available; consult the program directly for details.
Prerequisite coursework
Recency: No Requirement · up to 1 outstanding at application
Program overview
Marquette University offers a 28-month Master of Physician Assistant Studies program based in Wisconsin, holding ARC-PA Continued accreditation. The program begins in May 2027 and accepts applications through a regular review cycle, meaning all applications are evaluated after the August 1, 2026 deadline has passed rather than on a rolling basis - an important timing consideration for anyone planning their application cycle.
The program is grounded in Jesuit educational values, with a mission explicitly oriented toward developing clinicians who serve the greater good and emerge as national leaders in the profession. That identity shapes the curriculum and culture in meaningful ways: students encounter case-based and systems-based learning alongside collaborative, team-based approaches, and early clinical exposure is built into the program from the outset. Local and global rotation opportunities, mentorship, and academic coaching are cited as distinguishing features, reflecting the Jesuit emphasis on formation of the whole person alongside technical training.
The incoming class size of 75 students is on the larger side, which tends to support robust peer collaboration and team-based learning environments. Matriculants arrive with strong academic records - an average overall GPA of 3.8 and science GPA of 3.7 - though the stated minimums are 3.0 overall with no science GPA floor specified. The patient-care bar is relatively accessible at a minimum of 200 hours, but paid direct patient care is required, not merely preferred, and healthcare experience must be documented. There is no time limit on prerequisites, and applicants may have up to one outstanding prerequisite at the time of application. Required coursework includes general chemistry, general biology, human physiology, microbiology, and statistics. Three letters of reference are required, and admission includes a required on-site traditional interview.
Total tuition runs $127,143 with a $2,000 seat deposit. There is no separate tuition rate structure, no part-time option, and no distance learning component. Out-of-state and international applicants are accepted, with the program's website providing specifics on international eligibility exceptions.
An applicant should assess fit here primarily by considering whether the Jesuit service mission resonates genuinely, whether their patient-care hours meet the paid-work requirement, and whether they can commit to a full-time, on-campus experience starting in May.