About the program
The Monmouth 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: "The mission of Monmouth University’s physician assistant program is to educate physician assistants to provide compassionate, patient-centered, quality healthcare in a variety of settings. Program graduates will possess clinical skills to serve a diverse patient population and have the ability to advance the profession through leadership and research."
On-campus simulation lab, small classes, high degree of faculty-student interaction, dedicated classroom and lab facilities, student centered supportive learning environment
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
Monmouth University offers a 33-month MSPA program in New Jersey, awarding a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies upon completion. The program holds ARC-PA Continued accreditation and accepts both out-of-state and international applicants, though it does not offer distance learning or part-time enrollment. The September 2027 cohort will consist of approximately 20 students, making this a small, intimate program where faculty-student interaction is a deliberate feature rather than an afterthought.
The program's mission centers on training clinically capable, compassionate PAs prepared to serve diverse patient populations across varied settings, with an emphasis on leadership and research as mechanisms for advancing the profession. Curriculum delivery draws on case-based, problem-based, systems-based, and collaborative learning approaches, with early clinical exposure built into the design. On-campus simulation lab facilities and dedicated classroom space support hands-on skill development throughout didactic training.
Applicants need a minimum 3.00 GPA overall and in prerequisites, and the average matriculant carries roughly a 3.56 overall and 3.55 science GPA, suggesting that competitive applicants will sit meaningfully above the floor. The GRE is required; the MCAT is not accepted. Healthcare experience is required, though paid direct patient care is recommended rather than mandatory - a distinction worth noting for applicants still building their clinical hours. Three letters of reference are required. Prerequisite coursework must have been completed within the last ten years, and no more than two prerequisites may be outstanding at the time of application. Required courses include eight credits of general chemistry with lab, four credits each of general biology with lab, human anatomy with lab, human physiology with lab, and microbiology with lab, plus three credits of statistics.
Tuition totals approximately $140,000 for the program with no differential rates for in-state or out-of-state students. A $500 seat deposit is required upon acceptance. Admission is rolling on a first-come, first-served basis with an application deadline of October 1, 2026, meaning early submission is a practical advantage rather than mere advice. Interviews are traditional in format and are not required to be completed onsite.
Applicants drawn to a small cohort environment with significant faculty access and a structured simulation-supported curriculum should weigh whether Monmouth's GPA expectations, healthcare experience flexibility, and total program cost align with their current academic profile and professional goals.