The Physician Assistant Studies Program publishes student attrition and graduation data in accordance with Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) requirements (A3.11i).
Student Attrition and Graduation Rates
Graduating Class
Maximum Class Size Approved by ARC-PA
Entering Class Size
Graduates
Attrition Rate
Graduation Rate
Class of 2024
20
20
18
10%
90%
Class of 2025
25
25
24
4%
96%
Class of 2026
25
25
N/A
N/A
N/A
Definitions
Attrition Rate: The number of students who attritted from the cohort divided by the entering class size. Students may leave the cohort due to withdrawal (personal leave of absence or medical leave) or dismissal resulting from academic or professional behavior concerns.
Graduation Rate: The number of graduates divided by the entering class size.