Physician Assistant Studies Program Outcomes
Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE)
Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination Exam Performance Summary Report Updated 1/14/2026 (pdf opens in a new window)
NCCPA First Time PANCE Pass Rate Report Updated 1/14/2026 (pdf opens in a new window)
Student Attrition Table (ARC-PA Standard A3.12i Table Template)
| Cohort Characteristics | Graduated Classes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2020 | Class of 2021 | Class of 2022 | Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 | |
| Maximum entering class size (as approved by ARC-PA) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Entering class size | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Graduates | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 |
| *Attrition rate | 6.66% | 0% | 0% | 6.67% | 3.33% |
| **Graduation rate | 93.33% | 100% | 100% | 96.67% | 96.67% |
*Attrition rate calculation: Number of students who attritted from cohort divided by the entering class size.
**Graduation rate: Number of cohort graduates divided by the entering class size.
Comments: The ARC-PA defines student attrition as follows: "A reduction in number...the permanent loss of a matriculated student from the course of study in a physician assistant program."
Program-Defined Competencies for Entry Level Practice
Graduates will:
- Critically evaluate the medical literature in order to use current practice guidelines and apply the principles of evidence-based medicine to patient care.
- Provide advocacy and support to assist patients in obtaining quality care and in dealing with the complexities of health care delivery systems.
- Be able to diagnose common medical and behavioral problems likely to be seen in a primary care setting.