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By The Numbers

The Atkinson Physician Assistant Education program aims to recruit, retain, and graduate learners who reflect the diverse population of California. Admitted learners will demonstrate intelligence, maturity, integrity, and dedication to the ideal of service to society and who are best suited for meeting our educational goals. Here is a glimpse of the data collected on our inaugural cohort.
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Data At-A-Glance

Class of 2027

2,855

Applicants

121

Interviews

30

Students Matriculated

3.79

Average GPA

3.78

Average Science GPA

21-29

Average Age

Shape of state of California96% CA Residents

93% Earned Degrees in CA

 

Shape of man and woman77% Women

23% Men

 

Shape of heart and stethoscope 3,986 Average Healthcare hours

 

 

Shape of person's head and upper body56% Underrepresented in Medicine*

 *Selection process is compliant with Proposition 209 and does not consider race or ethnicity as criteria for selection.

 

Shape of graduation cap6 UC San Diego Alumni

College Data

3

States of Residency
(3 CA, 1 CO, 1 FL)

80%

Graduated with Honors and/or Deans List

36%

Students in Campus Housing

Top College Majors

  • Biology
  • Public Health
  • Biochemistry
  • Physiology
  • Health Sciences
  • Neuroscience

Top 6 Schools Represented

  • UC San Diego
  • San Diego State
  • UCLA
  • CSU San Marcos
  • CU Boulder
  • USC

Previous Cohort Data

Below you’ll find downloadable PDFs containing detailed cohort data from previous years. To download a file, please right-click the link and select 'Save As'.

Class of 2027
Class of 2026
Class of 2025
Class of 2024
Class of 2023