University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
1725 State St \r\n
La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601

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*Last updated February 20th, 2025

General Information

Mission Statement: In collaboration with nationally renowned partners, we develop exemplary PAs, in an inclusive culture, who equitably optimize the health of our region.

Unique Program Features: We will continue to be a nationally recognized program by, selecting students with the academic background, interpersonal skills and maturity necessary to be outstanding physician assistants. Educating students who will excel in improving the health and wellness of patients through the supervised practice of medicine. Developing students who are grounded in professional ethics, cultural sensitivity, and the use of evidence based medicine.

Curriculum Focus: Case-Based Learning; Hybrid of Traditional or Case-Based Learning; Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning

Credentials Offered: Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)

Bridge or Dual Degree: No

Doctorate Degree Offered: No

Type of Masters Degree: MSPAS: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, MSPAS: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Program Length: 24 Months

Start Month: May 2026

Estimated Incoming Class Size: 28

Part-time Option: No

Distance Learning: No

On-Campus Housing: No

Required Onsite Interview: Yes

Types of Interviews: Group Interview

Admission Type: Regular - All applications are reviewed once the set deadline has passed

CASPA & Deadlines

CASPA Member: Yes

Upcoming CASPA Cycle: Yes

Application Deadline: 08/01/2025

Deadline Requirement: Orange-Complete only: the application has been submitted, payment, all transcripts, and at least two evaluation letters must be received by CASPA by the posted deadline.

Tuition & Deposits

Separate Tuition Rates: Yes

Tuition: No information provided

Resident Tuition: $40,000

Non-Resident Tuition: $80,000

Seat Deposit: Yes

Seat Deposit Cost: $1,000

Refundable Seat Deposit: No

Matriculants

Out of State Students Accepted: Yes

Transfer Students Accepted: No

DACA Status Applicants Considered: Yes

International Applicants Accepted: Yes

International Application Link

Support for Veterans: No information provided

Program Matriculants by Gender

Female: 21

Male: 7

Non-Binary: -

Gender Unknown: -

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native: -

Asian: 2

Black or African American: 1

Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish: -

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: -

White: 25

Other: -

GRE Average Scores

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Score: No information provided

Average Analytical Writing GRE Score: No information provided

Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Score: No information provided

GRE Average Percentiles

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Percentile: No information provided

Average Analytical Writing GRE Percentile: No information provided

Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Percentile: No information provided

Requirements

Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required: 3

Types of References Required: No restrictions

Minimum Overall GPA Required: 3.00

Minimum Prereq GPA Required: No GPA minimum required

Minimum Science GPA Required: 3

Standardized Test(s) Required: CASPer

Healthcare Experience: Recommended, but not required

Hours Needed: No information provided

Time Limit in Which To Complete Experience: No information provided

Paid Health Care: Recommended but not required

Volunteer/Community Service Health Care: Recommended but not required

Paid Direct Patient Care: Recommended but not required

Volunteer Direct Patient Care: Recommended but not required

Direct Patient Care Hours Needed: No information provided

Direct Patient Care Time Limit: No information provided

Other Paid Health Care: Recommended but not required

Other Volunteer Health Care: No information provided

Shadowing a PA: Recommended but not required

Shadowing a Physician: Recommended but not required

Shadowing other health care provider: Recommended but not required

Clinical and/or non-clinical research: Recommended but not required

Virtual Health Care Accepted: No

Virtual Shadowing Accepted: No

Prerequisites

Prereq time limit: No information provided

Human Anatomy: 4 Credit(s)

Biochemistry: 3 Credit(s)

Microbiology: 3 Credit(s)

Chemistry (general): 8 Credit(s)

Organic Chemistry: 4 Credit(s)

Human Physiology: 4 Credit(s)

Statistics: 3 Credit(s)

Math (pre-calculus/cal): 3 Credit(s)

Psychology: 3 Credit(s)