Student Attrition
| Class of 2021 | Class of 2022 | Class of 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAXIMUM ENTERING CLASS SIZE (AS APPROVED BY ARC-PA) | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| ENTERING CLASS SIZE | 38 | 39 | 38 |
| GRADUATES | 36 | 39 | 37 |
| *ATTRITION RATE | 5% | 0% | 3% |
| **GRADUATION RATE | 95% | 100% | 97% |
*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:
| One Student from the class of 2021 was decelerated into the class of 2022, causing the entering class size for the class of 2022 to exceed the maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA |
PANCE at a Glance
Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE)
Administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- 300 questions
- 5-hour exam covering all organ systems
- Taken at a testing center
- Eligible upon completion of all program requirements