Updated October 28, 2026
UNMC PA program acceptance rate
For the class entering fall 2025, University of Nebraska Medical Center Physician Assistant Program reports 555 applications received, with 66 students enrolled. That puts the acceptance rate at about 11.9% (enrolled per applicant).
- Acceptance rate
- 11.9%
- enrolled per applicant, class entering fall 2025
- Applicants
- 555
- applications received
- PANCE first-time pass rate
- 99.7%
- five-year rate
- Class size
- 66
- 50 in Omaha and 16 in Kearney each year
- Average GPA
- 3.77
- accepted students, class entering fall 2025
- Interview format
- MMI
Every number is from UNMC's own PA program pages, checked October 28, 2026. Rate: 66 students enrolled out of 555 applications received.
UNMC's interview: MMI
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How the UNMC rate is worked out
UNMC publishes its own admissions numbers for the class entering fall 2025: 555 applications received, 66 enrolled. 66 divided by 555 is 11.9%. Source
The program does not publish how many offers it made, so this counts students who enrolled. The share offered a seat is somewhat higher, because some admitted applicants go elsewhere.
UNMC PANCE pass rate
Its five-year first-time pass rate is 99.7%. Accredited PA programs must post their NCCPA PANCE report for the last five classes. Source
What UNMC asks of applicants
- A cumulative, prerequisite and science GPA of at least 3.0 each, and at least 20 hours of PA career exploration. Source
- There is no minimum for patient care hours, though UNMC calls 2,000 hours competitive. Source
- No standardized tests: UNMC does not require or use the GRE or the PA-CAT. Source
- The entering class's average science GPA was 3.64 (accepted students, class entering fall 2025). Source
- The program runs 28 months. Source
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UNMC deadline for 2027 entry
For the class entering in 2027, the application opened April 30 and closed September 1, 2026, with August 1 the suggested date to submit. Both have passed. Source
The UNMC PA interview
UNMC uses a multiple mini-interview: you rotate through a series of timed stations. The day also includes meeting students and faculty and a campus tour. Interviews are typically in October and November. Source
Full UNMC PA interview guide with practice questionsAbout the UNMC PA program
- The mission stresses evidence-based, team-based care, with a focus on rural and underserved people. Source
- Clerkships run from urban to rural areas in Nebraska and other states as far as Alaska. Source
- Clinical directors assign all clerkships, so students never have to find their own. Source
- Up to 11 seats are held for students in the RHOP and KHOP rural early admission pathways. Source
Questions people ask
What is the UNMC PA program acceptance rate?
For the class entering fall 2025, University of Nebraska Medical Center Physician Assistant Program reports 555 applications received and 66 students enrolled. That is 11.9% (enrolled per applicant). The share offered a seat is somewhat higher, because some admitted applicants choose another program.
What GPA do you need for the UNMC PA program?
UNMC reports an average overall GPA of 3.77 (accepted students, class entering fall 2025). The average science GPA was 3.64. These are typical figures, not minimums. The program's own minimums are listed under requirements on this page.
What is the UNMC PA program's PANCE pass rate?
Its five-year first-time pass rate is 99.7%.
What is the UNMC PA interview like?
UNMC uses a multiple mini-interview: you rotate through a series of timed stations. The day also includes meeting students and faculty and a campus tour. Interviews are typically in October and November.
What are the UNMC PA program requirements?
A cumulative, prerequisite and science GPA of at least 3.0 each, and at least 20 hours of PA career exploration. There is no minimum for patient care hours, though UNMC calls 2,000 hours competitive. No standardized tests: UNMC does not require or use the GRE or the PA-CAT.
When is the UNMC PA program deadline?
For the class entering in 2027, the application opened April 30 and closed September 1, 2026, with August 1 the suggested date to submit. Both have passed.
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