About the program
The University of Findlay 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 Physician Assistant program at The University of Findlay is to provide our students with the medical knowledge, technical skills, and experience in a variety of didactic and clinical settings necessary for them to become ethical, competent, and compassionate health care providers as part of the health care team. This mission complements the University of Findlay's mission which is to equip our students for meaningful lives and productive careers."
Very small class sizes with low student to faculty ratios, early clinical experiences before the clinical year starts, instruction in sonography and addictions medicine
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: 10 Years · up to 4 outstanding at application
Program overview
The University of Findlay offers a 28-month Master of Physician Assistant program in Ohio, currently holding Continued accreditation status from ARC-PA. The program begins in August 2027 and admits students on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis with an application deadline of October 1, 2026, meaning early submission is a concrete strategic advantage.
The program's mission centers on producing ethical, competent, and compassionate providers equipped with both medical knowledge and technical skills across didactic and clinical environments. Curriculum is delivered through an organ-based and systems-based framework, and a few features distinguish this program from larger alternatives. Class sizes cap at 24 students, which the program identifies as intentionally small to maintain low student-to-faculty ratios. Students gain clinical exposure before the formal clinical year begins, and the curriculum includes instruction in sonography and addictions medicine - practical, skill-specific training not universally offered at this level.
Competitive matriculants carry a 3.84 overall GPA and 3.79 science GPA, though the stated minimums sit at 3.00 across overall, science, and prerequisite categories. That spread suggests the program attracts strong academic performers even if the floor is accessible. Paid direct patient care is recommended but not required, and healthcare experience falls in the same category - recommended rather than mandatory. This makes the program potentially viable for applicants still building their patient-care hours, though the realistic matriculant profile likely includes meaningful experience given the GPA averages. Prerequisites must have been completed within the past ten years, and applicants may enter with up to four outstanding coursework requirements. Required prerequisites include two semesters of general chemistry with lab, human anatomy with lab, human physiology with lab, microbiology with lab, and statistics.
Total tuition is $94,905 with no separate rate for out-of-state students, who are accepted along with international applicants under certain conditions. A seat deposit of $1,000 is required upon acceptance. Interviews are conducted in a Multiple Mini Interview format and must be completed onsite. Three letters of reference are required at minimum.
The program does not offer part-time enrollment or distance learning options, so applicants should confirm they can commit fully to an on-campus, full-time schedule in Findlay, Ohio for the duration. An applicant should judge fit here primarily by whether the small cohort environment, early hands-on clinical exposure, and specialty instruction in sonography and addictions medicine align with how they learn and where they intend to practice.