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Ohio Dominican University (Columbus)

Columbus, OH

GRE or MCATApplies via CASAAAccredited
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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
3
GPA measured on
All coursework
Minimum science GPA
3
Entrance exam
GRE or MCAT
Shadowing hours required
8

Applying

Where the application goes, and when it's due.
Application deadline
Jul 15 each year
Applies through CASAA
Yes
Interview
Required (format not published)

The program

What you're signing up for.
Institution
Ohio Dominican University
Accreditation
Accredited
Length
24 months
Class size
25

Cost

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
Tuition
$1,204 per credit hour

Prerequisites

  • •General Chemistry
  • •Organic Chemistry
  • •Biochemistry
  • •Biology I & II
  • •Physics I & II
  • •Calculus
  • •Statistics
  • •English
  • •Additional science course
  • •12 credits of humanities

Notes

Ohio Dominican University's MS in Anesthesiologist Assistant Studies (1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus). The program admits about 25 students per cohort; CASAA opens March 10, 2026 with a July 15, 2026 deadline and a January 2027 start. Recent incoming cohorts averaged (not minimums) a 3.7 GPA, 3.67 science GPA, GRE 311, MCAT 506, and about 1,766 clinical hours. Estimated total tuition is about $127,794 (127 credits at $1,204 per credit hour, 2026–27).

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Ohio Dominican University (Columbus) — frequently asked

What GPA does Ohio Dominican University (Columbus) require?

Ohio Dominican University (Columbus) lists a minimum GPA of 3.0 (all coursework) and a science GPA of at least 3.0. Minimums are a floor rather than a target — competitive applicants usually sit above them, and science GPA tends to carry the most weight.

Which entrance exam does Ohio Dominican University (Columbus) accept?

Ohio Dominican University (Columbus) accepts the GRE or MCAT. Score expectations and accepted exams change between cycles, so confirm on the program's page and on CASAA before you register for a test date.

How many shadowing hours does Ohio Dominican University (Columbus) require?

At least 8 documented hours of anesthesia shadowing or observation. More than the minimum generally helps — it's also the experience your personal statement and interview draw on.

What prerequisites does Ohio Dominican University (Columbus) require?

General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology I & II, Physics I & II, Calculus, Statistics, English, Additional science course, 12 credits of humanities. Many programs also require science coursework to have been completed within roughly the last 5–10 years, so check recency as well as completion.

How long is the Ohio Dominican University (Columbus) program?

About 24 months of full-time study. CAA programs run continuously with heavy clinical time, so most students can't work meaningfully during them.

How much does Ohio Dominican University (Columbus) cost?

Tuition at Ohio Dominican University (Columbus): $1,204 per credit hour. Fees and living costs come on top, so budget across the full program length, not a single year.

Does Ohio Dominican University (Columbus) use CASAA?

Yes — Ohio Dominican University (Columbus) accepts applications through CASAA, the centralized anesthesiologist-assistant application service. Remember that CASAA verification takes time after you submit, so your effective deadline is earlier than the posted one.

When is the Ohio Dominican University (Columbus) application deadline?

Jul 15 each year, per the program's own site. CASAA verification takes time after you submit, so aim to submit well before it.

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