About the program
The Union Adventist 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: "Matriculate high quality students from diverse backgrounds to become successful PAs by equipping them with the competency to provide excellent patient care through application of teamwork, demonstration of academic excellence, practice of clinical acumen, display of professionalism and evidence of servanthood within a Christian program."
Christian Program, Service Emphasis, Optional International Mission Trip, Small Class Size, Access to Faculty
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 not considered. Distance learning is not offered. Part-time enrollment is not available. On-campus housing is available. Transfer students are accepted.
Prerequisite coursework
Recency: No Requirement
Program overview
Union Adventist University in Nebraska offers a 33-month MPAS program with continued ARC-PA accreditation, beginning in August 2027. The program operates on a rolling admissions basis with an application deadline of September 1, 2026, meaning applicants who submit early gain a meaningful advantage in the review process.
The program's mission centers on graduating competent, service-oriented PAs from diverse backgrounds within an explicitly Christian framework. Themes of teamwork, professionalism, academic rigor, and servanthood run through the curriculum, and the program includes an optional international mission trip for those seeking clinical or service experience abroad. The instructional approach blends traditional didactic methods with case-based learning, and the program's small incoming class size of 34 students means applicants can expect close access to faculty and a tightly knit cohort experience. These structural features tend to suit students who thrive in mentorship-rich environments and who are comfortable with or drawn to faith-based institutional values.
The academic bar is set at a minimum 3.00 overall GPA, which is on the lower end of competitive programs, though the quality of the full application will still matter. The patient-care requirement is 480 hours of paid direct patient care, and healthcare experience is required - not optional. This paid-work stipulation distinguishes the program from those that accept volunteer hours, so applicants should verify their experience qualifies before applying. Prerequisite coursework includes general chemistry with lab, eight credits of general biology with lab, human anatomy with lab, human physiology with lab, microbiology with lab, and statistics. There is no time limit on when these prerequisites were completed.
Total program tuition is $121,770, with no separate in-state or out-of-state rate distinction. A seat deposit of $950 is required upon acceptance. Out-of-state students and international applicants are accepted, though international candidates should review the program's website for applicable exceptions and conditions. The program does not offer distance learning or a part-time track, so applicants must be prepared for a full-time, on-site commitment throughout the 33 months. Admission requires three letters of reference and a traditional, required on-site interview.
Applicants should honestly assess whether the program's Christian mission and service emphasis align with their personal and professional values, as institutional fit on that dimension will likely shape both the experience and the likelihood of a successful application.