WSU Physician Associate (PA) Program
ARC-PA Student Attrition
| Category | Class of 2024 | Class of 2025 | Class of 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum entering class size (as approved by ARC‑PA) | 48 | 48 | 46 |
| Entering class size | 51 | 51 | 50 |
| Graduates | 43 | 44 | 46 |
| *Attrition rate | 15.7% | 13.7% | 8.0% |
| **Graduation rate | 84.3% | 86.3% | 92.0% |
* 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
Entering class size includes both newly admitted students and those who were decelerated from a previous cohort. Student attrition refers to students who start the Program but graduate in a later cohort. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including academic challenges, medical leave, choosing to withdraw, decelerating to a later cohort, or dismissal.