Physician Assistant Studies Program Diversity

The ÈÕº«ÂÒÂ× 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

ÈÕº«ÂÒÂ× University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages qualified candidates from diverse groups to apply.  The ÈÕº«ÂÒÂ× 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 2023-2024 Verified CASPA Applicants for ÈÕº«ÂÒÂ× University PA Program

Verified Applicants (Total: 229 Students)

Underrepresented Minorities in Healthcare 47 (20.5%)
Age 25+* 29 (12.7%)
Veteran Status 1 (0.4%)
Educationally Disadvantaged 119 (52%)
Economically Disadvantaged 74 (32.3%)

*The breakdown for diverse applicants for age is as follows: 13 aged 25+ (5.7%), 9 aged 27+ (3.9%), and 7 aged 31+ (3.1%).

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