Rutgers PA Guide (Fall 2027)

Quick facts

• Cycle: Fall 2027 entry
• Degree: Master of Science Physician Assistant
• Length: 33 months
• Location: Piscataway, New Jersey
• CASPA opens: April 30, 2026
• Verified deadline: August 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET
• Interviews: June through December
• Cohort: 50 seats; the program reports more than 1,600 applications and up to 300 interviews annually
• Accreditation: Accreditation-Continued; next review September 2026

Official program and admissions page

Admission requirements

Applicants need a bachelor’s degree, generally 3.2 cumulative and science GPAs, current prerequisites, three recommendations and the supplemental fee; GRE is not required. Official program

Important dates

• April 30, 2026: CASPA opens.
• August 1, 2026: verified deadline.
• June-December 2026: interview season.
• Fall 2027: entry.

Official program

How selection works

Screening emphasizes science readiness, direct care, PA familiarity and service, with added consideration for first-generation, disadvantaged, veteran and multilingual applicants. Official program

Interview details

Confirmed

Interviews assess communication, interpersonal skills, maturity, motivation and understanding of the PA role.

Not published

Exact dates, modality, structure, number and duration, interviewer roles, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official program

Who this program may suit

Rutgers may suit applicants with strong science preparation, patient exposure and service evidence who want a large New Jersey PA program. Official program

Practice and next step

Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether your example is specific and evidence-based. Record it again and compare.

Frequently asked questions

Deadline?

August 1, 2026, CASPA verified.

GRE?

Not required.

Seats?

Fifty seats.

Sources

• Rutgers PA program and Fall 2027 admissions
• ARC-PA accredited programs directory
• Reviewed 2026-08-22.