Student Graduation Rate
| Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 | Class of 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAXIMUM ENTERING CLASS SIZE (AS APPROVED BY ARC-PA) | 38 | 38 | 65 |
| ENTERING CLASS SIZE | 38 | 38 | 65 |
| GRADUATES | 37 | 37 | 62 |
| *ATTRITION RATE | 2.6% | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| **GRADUATION RATE | 97.4% | 97.4% | 95.4% |
*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:
| For 2025, the ARC-PA approved an increase in maximum entering class size. This allowed Loma Linda University to accept students from the University of La Verne, whose PA program ceased operations January 1, 2025. |
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