The School of Physician Assistant Studies provides an outstanding curriculum utilizing innovative, alternative and traditional formats in a dynamic learning environment. The focus of the school is driven by the needs of the local and global community with a strong commitment to multilingual, multicultural and gender-equitable learning.
Our Students
| Graduating Class of 2027 Profile (started in May 2025) | |
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| Average Age | 27 |
| Age Range | 22 - 56 |
| CASPA Science BCP GPA | 3.58 |
| Last 45 Semester Credit GPA | 3.82 |
| Patient Care Experience | 57% had 1,000-4,000 hours 40% had 4,000-10,000 hours 3% had 10,000+ hours |
| Oregon Residents | 15% |
| First Generation | 72% |
| Ethnic Diversity | 72% |
| Verified CASPA Applications by the deadline | 2,314 |
| Supplemental Applications | 2,084 |
| Applicants Interviewed | 220 |
| Incoming Class Size | 60 |
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Residency States of Class of 2026 at time of application Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming |
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Student Outcomes
| Graduate Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Employment Post Grad | 95%-100% | |
| Graduate Employment Areas | ||
| Primary Care | 53% | |
| Family Medicine | 40% | |
| Surgery | 30% | |
| Emergency Medicine | 7% | |
| Rural/Underserved communities | 26% | |
| Pacific Northwest practice | 59% | |