About the program
The Saint Elizabeth 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 the MS PA Program at Saint Elizabeth University is to provide a collaborative, respectful, and spiritually enriched learning environment that educates PAs who are competent and ethical medical providers committed to high-quality patient care as responsible members of the healthcare team. Our graduates will promote the dignity and diversity of all patients, in the spirit of service, social justice, and leadership to the community and the PA profession."
State of the art on-campus simulation lab, community-based CAPSTONE project
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 not considered. Distance learning is not offered. Part-time enrollment is not available.
Prerequisite coursework
Recency: 10 Years · up to 4 outstanding at application
Program overview
Saint Elizabeth University in New Jersey offers a 28-month program awarding the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. The program is currently on ARC-PA probationary accreditation status, which applicants should factor carefully into their decision-making, as probationary status means the program has been found out of compliance with accreditation standards and is working to correct identified deficiencies.
The program enrolls a class of approximately 35 students each September, with the next cohort scheduled to begin September 2027. Applications are reviewed on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis with a deadline of April 1, 2027, making early submission a practical priority. Out-of-state and international applicants are both welcome, though the program operates entirely on-campus with no distance learning or part-time options available.
Academically, the program sets a minimum overall and prerequisite GPA of 3.20, and matriculants have typically come in slightly above that floor, averaging a 3.4 overall and 3.3 science GPA. The direct patient care requirement is relatively accessible at 300 hours, though paid experience is recommended. Healthcare experience of some kind is required. Prerequisites carry a ten-year time limit and include substantial laboratory science coursework - two semesters each of general chemistry, human anatomy, and human physiology, all with labs, plus general biology, microbiology, and statistics. Up to four prerequisites may still be in progress at the time of application.
Applicants must submit scores from both the GRE and the PA-CAT; the MCAT is not accepted. Three letters of reference are required, and candidates who advance will complete both a traditional and a group interview on-site.
The program's mission centers on collaborative, service-oriented education grounded in values of dignity, social justice, and community responsibility, reflecting Saint Elizabeth University's broader institutional identity. Curriculum does not emphasize a specific clinical specialty focus, but notable features include a state-of-the-art simulation lab on campus and a community-based capstone project that aligns with the program's service mission. Total tuition runs $133,137 with a $500 seat deposit, and there are no differentiated tuition rates for in-state versus out-of-state students.
An applicant should weigh this program seriously only after independently researching the current status and timeline of its ARC-PA probationary accreditation and what that may mean for board eligibility and employment prospects upon graduation.