Physician Assistant Studies Program Diversity

The ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ University Physician Assistant Program defines diversity as including the following five main categories:

  1. Underrepresented Minorities in Healthcare
  2. Age 25+
  3. Veteran Status
  4. Economically Disadvantaged
  5. Educationally Disadvantaged

ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages qualified candidates from diverse groups to apply.  The ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ University Department of Physician Assistant Studies promotes diversity and inclusion and is committed to effectively educating and caring for our increasingly diverse student and patient populations. 

Reported Diversity Among 2024-2025 Verified CASPA Applicants for ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ University PA Program

Verified Applicants (Total: 454 Students)

Underrepresented Minorities in Healthcare 128 (28.2%)
Age 25+ 74 (16.3%)
Veteran Status 4 (0.8%)
Educationally Disadvantaged 203 (44.7%)
Economically Disadvantaged 87 (19.2%)

The breakdown for diverse applicants for age is as follows: 47 aged 25+ (10.3%), 19 aged 27+ (4.2%), and 8 aged 31+ (1.8%).

three male physician assistant students and one female student work in a lab