Physician Assistant Program Data
PA National Certification Exam 5-Year Pass Rates
The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is the credentialing organization for physician assistants in the U.S. It administers the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE), which students must pass to practice as a certified PA.
NCCPA Exam Performance Summary Report
| Class | Class Graduation Year | Group | Number of Candidates Who Took PANCE | Number of Exam Attempts | Number of Exams Passed | Program Exam Pass Rate | National Exam Pass Rate for the Class Graduation Year | % of Candidates Who Ultimately Passed PANCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2023 | 2023 | All Takers | 38 | 44 | 34 | 77% | 89% | 89% |
| First Time Takers | 38 | 38 | 31 | 82% | 92% | 89% |
Program Goals and Outcomes
Goal 1: To provide students with the knowledge and skills to become competent PAs.
Goal 2: Foster student attitudes and professionalism consistent within the PA profession.
Goal 3: Matriculate a diverse student body.
Goal 4: Prepare students for their role as leaders and advocates in the PA profession.
Progress Toward Program Goals (data updated August 2023)
Student Attrition Rates
| Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 | Class of 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum entering class size (as approved by ARC-PA) | 40 | 46 | 50 |
| Entering class size | 40 | 48 | 50 |
| Graduates | 38 | TBD | TBD |
| *Attrition rate | 5% | TBD | TBD |
| **Graduation rate | TBD | TBD | TBD |
**Graduation rate: Number of cohort graduates divided by the entering class size.
NOTE: Data as of August 2, 2023. The Class of 2023 has May, August and December 2023 graduates.