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About Our Data

333 accredited entry-level PA programs in 46 states and the District of Columbia (accreditor list read October 13, 2026). We found figures published by the schools for 318 programs: accepted GPA for 115 programs, a stated minimum GPA for 268 (plus a preferred, recommended or expected GPA for 9 more), required patient care or healthcare experience hours for 264 and recommended hours for 24. For 7 more programs the pages we reviewed held none of these figures, and 12 school sites could not be fully read. A blank means "not found" or "not verified", never that the school has no requirement.

How to read the numbers

Accepted GPA
The GPA of the students a school admitted for the class or cycle shown. It describes who got in, not what you need to apply. The label says Average or Median when the school does, and Reported when the school publishes a class-profile number without saying whether it is a mean or a median. Figures a school gives for competitive applicants, not admitted students, are labeled "GPA for competitive applicants" and are not counted as accepted GPA figures.
Minimum GPA
The lowest GPA a school allows you to apply with. It is a cutoff, not an average, and accepted students are usually well above it. "No required minimum" means the school states that it has none. When a school calls a number preferred, recommended or expected rather than required, the card says so (for example "Preferred GPA"): it is not a cutoff the school states. A science minimum is labeled science, BCP (biology, chemistry and physics) or prerequisite courses, as the school defines it.
Required patient care hours
The number of hours a school requires before you apply, in the kind of experience the school names. Most schools name direct patient care, and those cards are headed "Required patient care hours". When a school counts broader healthcare experience, the card is headed "Required healthcare experience hours" and says it is broader than direct patient care. The school's own wording is shown under the number. "None required" means the school says the experience is not required. "No minimum hours" means the school states no minimum number of hours but may still expect documented experience, and the card says how. A separate shadowing requirement is shown next to it, not as patient care hours; when a school counts shadowing or observation within its hours, the card says so.
Recommended patient care hours
Hours a school suggests but does not require, in the kind of experience the school names. A recommendation is shown separately from a requirement and from the hours of admitted students.
GRE policy
Whether the school says it requires, does not require, makes optional or recommends the GRE. The GRE filter lists schools by that stated policy. "No GRE policy found" means we did not find a statement on the pages reviewed; it does not mean the GRE is not needed, so check the program page.
Hours of accepted students
What admitted students had completed, as the school reports it, labeled average, median or reported in the school's own terms. It is usually higher than the minimum, and it is not a requirement.
PANCE pass rate
The share of a program's graduates who passed the national certification exam. It is shown as a first-time rate when the school says so, with the class or years it covers; if a school does not say first-time, the card says that too.
Accreditation status
Taken from the accreditor, ARC-PA. Continued means a program remains accredited until it closes or withdraws. Provisional is granted to a new program before its first class graduates. Probation is a temporary status for a program that does not yet meet every standard.
Not found and not verified
"Not found" (written in full as "not found on the pages reviewed" under See more details) means we read the school's pages and did not find the figure. "Not verified" means we could not read the school's pages, or only some of them. Neither one says the school has no requirement or does not publish the figure: check the program page.

Where the data comes from

The list of programs is the accreditor's own table of currently accredited entry-level PA programs (ARC-PA), read on October 13, 2026. Each row is one sponsoring institution or campus, so a school with two campuses appears twice. Programs that are not yet accredited, and the accreditor's separate lists of postgraduate and international programs, are not included.

The figures come from each school's own program, admissions and class profile pages, read on the same date. We record the class or admissions cycle the school names and link the page it came from. We do not copy third-party directories, estimate missing numbers, or present a minimum as an average.

Not every school's pages could be read, and not every figure is on every school's pages. Where a page could not be read, or a figure was not on the pages reviewed, the card says "not verified" or "not found" instead of guessing, and the counts at the start of this section show exactly how many programs have each figure. Some figures have not been checked by a second reader, so confirm anything you rely on.

Programs change their requirements every cycle. Use this page to start your search and confirm on the program's own page before you apply. If you find a figure that is out of date, tell us through the request information page.

Accreditor list read October 13, 2026. School pages read October 13, 2026. Figures change every admissions cycle: confirm on the school page before you apply.

Showing all 333 programs.

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  • Faulkner University

    Montgomery, AL · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    200 hoursdirect patient care
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    50 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Overall GPA 3.0 or higher
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Overall science GPA 3.0 or higher
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum, documented in CASPA
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 16 months didactic and 12 months clinical
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited June 26, 2020, next review January 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Faulkner University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Faulkner University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Samford University

    Birmingham, AL · MS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Samford University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Samford University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, AL · MSPAS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.70 overall / 3.60 science2025-2027 cohort
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    3,225 hourspatient care experience · 2025-2027 cohort
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    80 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall GPA of the cohort
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA of the cohort
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): although not required for admission, experience in a healthcare setting is considered
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average patient care experience hours of the cohort
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 1, 1975, next review April 2034 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Alabama at Birmingham (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Alabama at Birmingham (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of South Alabama

    Alabama · MHS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.77 overall / 3.70 scienceClass of 2028
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    2,166 hourspatient care · Class of 2028
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    60 students
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average cumulative undergraduate GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall, science and last 60-hour GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): required for the current admissions cycle
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average patient care hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): invited to matriculate in the class
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): general GRE within the past five years
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1996, next review October 2034 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of South Alabama (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of South Alabama (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Arizona School of Health Sciences

    Arizona · 26 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.61 overall / 3.53 scienceClass of 2028
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hourspatient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    1,000 hourspatient care experience
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    26 months
    Class size
    100 studentsclass size
    GRE
    Not required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    92%Class of 2025

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted students' hours and GPA range.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average cumulative GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Recommended patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 1,000 hours or more is recommended
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2028
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE scores are not required
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): class of 2025 first-time pass rate
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1996, next review April 2034 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Arizona School of Health Sciences (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Chamberlain University-Phoenix

    Phoenix, AZ · 24 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended healthcare experience hours
    300 hoursclinical healthcare experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    See more details
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    50 students
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, required patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
    • Recommended healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): applicants with 300 or more hours may have an advantage
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Complete in just 2 years
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum cohort size, Phoenix campus
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): applicants are asked to submit GRE scores from the past 10 years
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 25, 2026, next review TBD (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Chamberlain University-Phoenix (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Creighton University - Phoenix

    Arizona

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    250 hourspatient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum accrued at the time of application submission
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 4, 2023, next review April 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Creighton University - Phoenix (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Creighton University - Phoenix (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Franklin Pierce University (Goodyear)

    Goodyear, AZ · 24 months

    Accreditation Probation

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    48 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall science GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): patient care experience is not required
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): seats available each year
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited June 25, 2022, next review April 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): a focused visit may precede the next review

    Official program site for Franklin Pierce University (Goodyear) (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Franklin Pierce University (Goodyear) (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Midwestern University (Glendale)

    Arizona · MMS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.86 overall / 3.85 scienceClass of 2028
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    90 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
    GRE
    Requiredstarting with the 2027-2028 cycle
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    95%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean overall GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA on a 4.00 scale
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA on a 4.00 scale
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): applicants are required to take the GRE and submit scores to CASPA beginning the 2027-2028 application cycle
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year average first-time pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 18, 1999, next review July 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Midwestern University (Glendale) (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Northern Arizona University

    Arizona

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Class size
    60 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 6, 2012, next review October 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Northern Arizona University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Northern Arizona University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Arizona

    Arizona · MPAP · 26 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    26 months
    Class size
    50 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, or 3.0 or higher in the most recent coursework
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 26-month Master of Physician Assistant Practice degree program
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): a cohort of up to 50 students matriculates each August
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 25, 2026, next review TBD (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Arizona (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Arizona (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Harding University

    Searcy, AR · MS · 28 months

    Accreditation Probation

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    200 hourshealth care experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    28 months
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    93%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, GRE policy.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): prerequisite GPA of 3.00 or higher is required, no exceptions
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): required before the CASPA application is submitted
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time taker average pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 5, 2005, next review October 2026 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): a focused visit may precede the next review

    Official program site for Harding University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Harding University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Arkansas

    Little Rock, AR · MPAS · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient care
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    40 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative undergraduate GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative undergraduate science GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): must be completed before the program starts
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 9, 2013, next review October 2026 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Arkansas (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Arkansas (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (Central Coast)

    California · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    90 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): while not required, medical experience is preferred
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum approved cohort size
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE and CASPer scores are not required
    • Accreditation status, first accredited June 25, 2021, next review January 2036 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (Central Coast) (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (Central Coast) (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • California Baptist University

    Riverside, CA · MS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.74 overall / 3.68 science2025 incoming class
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hourspaid or volunteer patient care
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    3,652 hourspatient care experience · 2025 incoming class
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    GRE
    Not required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    96%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, class size.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): incoming class average overall GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): incoming class average science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum, verifiable through CASPA
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): incoming class average patient care experience hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): intensive 2-year program, 1 year didactic and 1 year clinical
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE or MCAT is not required
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time taker average pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 12, 2016, next review October 2030 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for California Baptist University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for California Baptist University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Chapman University

    Orange, CA · MMS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hoursdirect patient contact
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.20
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    50 students
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    98%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall cumulative GPA minimum
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative science GPA minimum
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum at the time of application
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 24-month, full-time program
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cohort admitted every year
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time taker average pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 8, 2016, next review July 2030 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Chapman University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Chapman University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

    Los Angeles, CA · MHS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.40 overallClass of 2025
    Preferred GPA
    3.00preferred, not a stated cutoff
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    2,000 hoursdirect patient care experience · school says greater than 2,000
    See more details
    Preferred science GPA
    3.00preferred, not a stated cutoff
    Program length
    27 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): approximate average cumulative GPA of admitted students
    • Preferred GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): preferred minimum overall GPA for consideration
    • Preferred science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): preferred minimum science GPA for consideration
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): preferred, not required
    • Recommended patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): greater than 2,000 hours is a preferred qualification
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE scores are not required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 12, 2016, next review January 2031 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): closed for a period since first accredited

    Official program site for Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Dominican University of California

    San Rafael, CA · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    28 months
    GRE
    Optional

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Dominican University of California (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Dominican University of California (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Keck Graduate Institute

    Claremont, CA · MS · 28 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Average accepted GPA
    3.48 overall / 3.47 scienceClass of 2028
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hourspaid, hands-on patient care experience completed within the past five years
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    6,112 hourspatient care experience · Class of 2028
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    40 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average PCE hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program has 40 students per cohort
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): applicants are not required to submit results of any standardized tests, including the GRE
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 5, 2022, next review April 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Keck Graduate Institute (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Keck Graduate Institute (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Loma Linda University

    Loma Linda, CA

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.76 overall / 3.75 scienceClass of 2027
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    2,000 hoursdocumented paid patient care experience, required by August 1 of the year of matriculation
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    4,455 hourspatient care experience · Class of 2027
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Class size
    50 studentsnumber accepted
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, program length, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average patient care experience hours
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2027
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE and PA-CAT scores are not required
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 15, 2000, next review July 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Loma Linda University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Loma Linda University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Marshall B. Ketchum University

    Fullerton, CA · MMS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    No required minimumstated by the school
    Required patient care hours
    2,000 hourspaid, verifiable, direct, hands-on patient care
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    50 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the school states it has no minimum GPA and recommends 3.0 overall, science, prerequisite and last 60 hours
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): required to be eligible
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): current class size averages 50
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is not required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 7, 2014, next review January 2029 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Marshall B. Ketchum University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Marshall B. Ketchum University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Point Loma Nazarene University

    San Diego, CA

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.79 overall / 3.80 scienceClass of 2027
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hoursdirect, hands-on paid patient care
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    4,666 hourspatient care experience · Class of 2027
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, program length, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): application average overall GPA of the accepted class
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): application average science GPA of the accepted class
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): must be completed at the time of application
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): application average of the accepted class
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not require the GRE or MCAT
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 6, 2021, next review July 2036 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Point Loma Nazarene University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Point Loma Nazarene University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Samuel Merritt University

    Oakland, CA · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.62 overallClass of 2025
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    2,000 hoursdirect patient care
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    44 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
    GRE
    Recommended

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average cumulative GPA by cohort
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative and science GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative and science GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): PA-CAT is recommended, not required, no minimum score
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1999, next review July 2029 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Samuel Merritt University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Southern California University of Health Sciences

    Whittier, CA · MS · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    1,000 hourspaid healthcare experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum BCP GPA
    3.20BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    50 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA, as calculated by CASPA
    • Minimum BCP GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Biology, Chemistry, Physics GPA of 3.2 or higher, as calculated by CASPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): required at the time of application submission
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 2 years and 4 months
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program is approved to admit 50 students each fall
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 12, 2016, next review October 2030 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Southern California University of Health Sciences (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Southern California University of Health Sciences (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Stanford University

    California · MS

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.83 overall / 3.79 scienceClass of 2028
    Minimum GPA
    No required minimumstated by the school
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended healthcare experience hours
    500 hoursclinical experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    See more details
    Reported hours of accepted students
    2,455 hourspatient care experience · Class of 2028 · average or median not stated
    GRE
    Recommended

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, minimum science GPA, program length, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GPA (mean), overall; all published cohorts together: 3.69
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GPA (mean), science; all published cohorts together: 3.66
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): no minimum GPA requirement; preference is given to 3.5 or greater
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the only requirement for admission is a qualifying bachelor's degree
    • Recommended healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): at least 500 hours of preparatory clinical experience is recommended, not required
    • Reported hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean patient care experience hours; all published cohorts together: 2,994
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE, MCAT or PA-CAT recommended, not required; no minimum score
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 1, 1976, next review July 2032 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Stanford University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Stanford University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Touro University California - Los Angeles

    California · 28 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    200 hoursdirect patient contact health care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    28 months

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA for all college-level coursework
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum, volunteer or paid
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): full-time, lock-step MS program
    • Accreditation status, first accredited June 21, 2024, next review October 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Touro University California - Los Angeles (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Touro University California - Los Angeles (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Touro University California Dual MSPAS/MPH, Vallejo

    Vallejo, CA

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.44 overall / 3.34 scienceClass of 2029
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hourspatient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Class size
    48 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: minimum GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average cumulative GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): required, volunteer or paid
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is not required
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 2, 2002, next review October 2029 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Touro University California Dual MSPAS/MPH, Vallejo (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Touro University California Dual MSPAS/MPH, Vallejo (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of California-Davis

    Sacramento, CA · MHS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hourspaid or volunteer experience in a clinical environment with direct patient contact
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum prerequisite GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    65 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum bachelor's-degree GPA
    • Minimum prerequisite GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum GPA in all science prerequisite coursework
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE is not required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 1, 1974, next review January 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of California-Davis (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of California-Davis (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of California-San Diego

    La Jolla, CA · MAS · 29 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    500 hourshealth care experience, volunteer or paid · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    29 months
    Class size
    30 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall undergraduate or graduate GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum undergraduate or graduate sciences GPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum at the time of application
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 29-month curriculum
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): applicants offered admission from the ranked pool
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): entrance exams are not required and not considered
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 23, 2023, next review January 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of California-San Diego (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of California-San Diego (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Southern California (LA)

    Los Angeles, CA · 33 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.42 overallClass of 2025
    Expected GPA
    3.00expected, not a stated cutoff
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hourspatient care experience, paid or unpaid
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Expected science GPA
    3.00expected, not a stated cutoff
    Program length
    33 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average cumulative GPA of admitted students
    • Expected GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): expected GPA for consideration, overall
    • Expected science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): expected GPA for consideration, science
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): required to apply
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE and MCAT are no longer a requirement
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1975, next review April 2029 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Southern California (LA) (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Southern California (LA) (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of the Pacific

    Sacramento, CA · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hourspatient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    90 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum cohort size for January 2026 and later
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is not required, scores may be submitted
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 8, 2016, next review April 2031 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of the Pacific (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of the Pacific (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • West Coast University - California

    California · 24 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    No minimum hoursstated by the school · healthcare experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum BCP GPA
    3.00BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    51 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
    • Minimum BCP GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Biology/Chemistry/Physics (BCP) GPA of 3.0 or better
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): a minimum number of healthcare experience hours is not required for admittance
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • Accreditation status, first accredited June 25, 2022, next review January 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for West Coast University - California (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Western University of Health Sciences

    Pomona, CA · MS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hourspatient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum prerequisite GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    98 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall, science and prerequisite GPA
    • Minimum prerequisite GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall, science and prerequisite GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum class size
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited May 1, 1990, next review April 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Western University of Health Sciences (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Western University of Health Sciences (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Colorado Mesa University

    Grand Junction, CO · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.67 overall / 3.63 sciencecohort of 2028
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    500 hourspaid health care experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    3,824 hourshealth care experience · cohort of 2028
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    28 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average cumulative GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum at the time of application
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average healthcare experience hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is not required
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 28, 2018, next review October 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Colorado Mesa University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Colorado Mesa University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Red Rocks Community College

    Lakewood, CO · MPAS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.59 overall / 3.53 scienceClass of 2028
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required healthcare experience hours
    2,000 hourspaid healthcare-relevant experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum prerequisite GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    32 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: minimum GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean total GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean overall science GPA
    • Minimum prerequisite GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative prerequisite GPA of 3.0 or higher
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students per cohort
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE, PA-CAT and CASPer are not required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1998, next review July 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Red Rocks Community College (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Red Rocks Community College (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Rocky Vista University

    Englewood, CO · MPAS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.67 overall / 3.53 BCPClass of 2027 · BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    1,000 hoursdocumented paid healthcare-relevant experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    48 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average cumulative GPA, most recent class listed
    • Average accepted GPA (BCP) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average Biology, Chemistry, Physics (BCP) GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum within five years of application
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): seven semesters
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum cohort size
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 10, 2018, next review April 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Rocky Vista University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Rocky Vista University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Colorado

    Aurora, CO · 36 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.72 overall / 3.65 scienceClass of 2029
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Median hours of accepted students
    2,112 hourspatient experience · Class of 2029
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    36 months
    Class size
    44 studentsadmitted
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average cumulative GPA, range 3.24 to 4.00
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA, range 3.06 to 4.00
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not require a set number of patient hours
    • Median hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): median patient experience hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the 36-month, full-time program
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2029
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): no GRE or PA-CAT required
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited February 1, 1973, next review October 2026 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Colorado (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Colorado (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Quinnipiac University

    Hamden, CT · MHS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required patient care hours
    2,000 hoursdirect patient care experience in the U.S. or Canadian healthcare system
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    54 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Quinnipiac University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Quinnipiac University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Sacred Heart University

    Connecticut · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hoursverifiable, paid, direct patient care experience in the U.S. health care system
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    GPA for competitive applicants
    3.51 overall / 3.60 prerequisite coursesno class year given · school guidance, not admitted students
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    42 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, PANCE pass rate.

    • GPA for competitive applicants (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Average overall total GPA listed under what highly competitive applicants will also possess
    • GPA for competitive applicants (prerequisite courses) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Average prerequisite GPA listed under what highly competitive applicants will also possess
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA calculated by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students per cohort
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE scores are not required
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 12, 2016, next review January 2031 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Sacred Heart University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Sacred Heart University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Bridgeport

    Bridgeport, CT

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hoursdirect patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, program length, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall science GPA of 3.0 or higher
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): must be completed at the time of application
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 4, 2010, next review July 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Bridgeport (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Bridgeport (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of New Haven

    West Haven, CT · MMS · 24 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    No required minimumstated by the school
    Required patient care hours
    750 hourspaid direct patient care experience in the U.S. healthcare system
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    24 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not have a minimum GPA requirement, but a BCP or overall GPA below 3.0 loses points on the scoring rubric
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE not required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 25, 2026, next review TBD (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of New Haven (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of New Haven (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Saint Joseph

    West Hartford, CT · MSPAS · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hoursdirect patient care
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    55 students
    GRE
    Not required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    100%Classes of 2019 to 2026

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): documented at the time of application, within the last 5 years
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students enrolled for the class of 2028
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE, MCAT and PA-CAT scores are not required or considered
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): first-time NCCPA PANCE pass rate, classes of 2019 to 2026
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 8, 2016, next review April 2031 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Saint Joseph (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Saint Joseph (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Yale University Physician Associate Program

    New Haven, CT · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.82 overall / 3.79 scienceClass of 2028
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended healthcare experience hours
    1,000 hourshands-on patient care experience and/or community service in a healthcare setting · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    2,643 hourshealthcare · Class of 2028
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    40 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: minimum GPA, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall GPA, range 3.45 to 4.00
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall science GPA, range 3.32 to 4.0
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): a minimum cumulative science GPA of 3.0 is required, derived from the CASPA application
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Recommended healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): recommended but not required
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average healthcare hours, range 729 to 10,000
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): curriculum extending over a twenty-eight month period
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): class of 2028
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 1, 1975, next review July 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Yale University Physician Associate Program (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Yale University Physician Associate Program (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • George Washington University

    District of Columbia · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hoursdirect patient care
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.20
    Program length
    24 months

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA must be 3.2 or higher
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall science GPA must be 3.2 or higher
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): required
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): two-year program
    • Accreditation status, first accredited November 1, 1972, next review July 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for George Washington University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for George Washington University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Howard University

    Washington, DC · MPAS

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    800 hoursdirect patient care experience, paid or volunteer
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Class size
    20 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GPA on a 4.0 scale from the bachelor's degree institution
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): each cohort will comprise 20 students
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 4, 2023, next review April 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Howard University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Howard University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • AdventHealth University

    Florida · MS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.70 overall / 3.70 scienceClasses of 2026 to 2028
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended healthcare experience hours
    1,000 hoursdirect patient care and/or health related experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    4,881 hoursdirect patient care and health related experience combined · Classes of 2026 to 2028
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    30 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall GPA, range 3.55 to 3.84
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall science GPA, range 3.48 to 3.83
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall science GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not require patient care or health-related experience and strongly recommends 1,000 hours
    • Recommended healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): strongly recommended
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): program cohort size
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 6, 2015, next review July 2029 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for AdventHealth University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for AdventHealth University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Barry University

    Miami, FL · MCMS · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    1,000 hoursdirect patient care experience
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    76 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Recommended patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): approximately 1,000 hours is highly recommended
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): ARC-PA accepted class size for the Miami Shores campus
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is no longer required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1997, next review April 2036 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): includes a distant campus

    Official program site for Barry University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Barry University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Florida Gulf Coast University

    Fort Myers, FL · MPAS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    250 hoursdirect patient care
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    27 months
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum combined overall GPA required for all prerequisite courses
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 15 months of instruction and 12 months of clinical rotations
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): official GRE scores are required, valid within the past five years
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 9, 2017, next review January 2032 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Florida Gulf Coast University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Florida Gulf Coast University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

    Miami, FL · MPAS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hourspaid direct patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    45 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall and prerequisite GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum paid hours, selected applicants often have more than 1,000
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): seats available in each class
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 6, 2015, next review January 2029 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Florida State University

    Tallahassee, FL · MS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    60 students
    GRE
    Required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    95%Class of 2025

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative GPA and math and science GPA exceeding 3.0
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum, must be met by May of the matriculation year
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students admitted each fall
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE scores are required, no minimum score
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2025 first-time takers
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 9, 2017, next review October 2032 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Florida State University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Florida State University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Gannon University-Ruskin

    Ruskin, FL

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Class size
    30 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, program length, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science course GPA
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 9, 2019, next review October 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Gannon University-Ruskin (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Gannon University-Ruskin (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Larkin University

    Florida · 28 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Preferred GPA
    3.00preferred, not a stated cutoff
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    1,000 hoursdirect patient care experience
    See more details
    Preferred science GPA
    3.00preferred, not a stated cutoff
    Program length
    28 months
    GRE
    Recommended

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Preferred GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): preferred minimum overall GPA
    • Preferred science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): preferred minimum science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): although not required, prior healthcare experience is highly recommended
    • Recommended patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): highly recommended, consideration given to applicants with at least 1,000 hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE or PA-CAT is recommended but not required
    • Accreditation status, first accredited June 28, 2025, next review TBD (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Larkin University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Larkin University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Lincoln Memorial University – Tampa

    Florida · 24 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    2.80
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum BCP GPA
    2.80BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
    Program length
    24 months

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall cumulative GPA of at least 2.80
    • Minimum BCP GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall Biology-Chemistry-Physics (BCP) science GPA of 2.80 or greater
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 20, 2025, next review TBD (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Lincoln Memorial University – Tampa (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Miami-Dade College

    Miami, FL · 27 months

    Accreditation Probation

    Average accepted GPA
    3.57 scienceCohort 2027
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    55 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): natural science GPA of 3.0 and above
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): applicants are not required to have healthcare experience, though it is highly recommended
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students admitted in each cohort annually
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited May 1, 1998, next review October 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): a focused visit may precede the next review

    Official program site for Miami-Dade College (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Miami-Dade College (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale

    Fort Lauderdale, FL · MMS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.73 overall / 3.67 scienceClass of 2027
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    76 students
    GRE
    Required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    97%Class of 2025, national average 91%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: minimum GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average cumulative GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): although not required, healthcare experience is strongly recommended
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students admitted each year
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE required, scores valid for five years
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2025
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited May 1, 1994, next review April 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Nova Southeastern University, Fort Myers

    Fort Myers, FL · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    60 students
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): although not required, healthcare experience is strongly recommended
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the maximum class size is 60 students
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE required, scores valid for five years
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 5, 2005, next review April 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Nova Southeastern University, Fort Myers (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Nova Southeastern University, Fort Myers (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Nova Southeastern University, Jacksonville

    Jacksonville, FL · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.54 overallClass of 2025
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean cumulative GPA of the admitted cohort
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): although not required, healthcare experience is strongly recommended
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE required, scores valid for five years
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 6, 2009, next review July 2036 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Nova Southeastern University, Jacksonville (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Nova Southeastern University, Jacksonville (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Nova Southeastern University, Orlando

    Florida · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    64 students
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): while not required, healthcare experience is highly recommended
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum class size
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE required, scores valid for five years
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 8, 2007, next review April 2034 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Nova Southeastern University, Orlando (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Nova Southeastern University, Orlando (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Palm Beach Atlantic University

    Florida · MMSc-PA · 28 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Only some of this school's pages could be read, so figures that are not shown are not verified.

    Accepted GPA
    Not verified
    Minimum GPA
    Not verified
    Required patient care hours
    Not verified
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not verified
    See more details
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    56 studentsenvisioned cohort size of a new program

    Not verified (only some of the school's pages could be read): accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Palm Beach Atlantic University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026; only some of the school's pages could be read.

  • South College – Orlando

    Florida · 27 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    2.75
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    2.75
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    100 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for South College – Orlando (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for South College – Orlando (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • South University, Tampa

    Florida · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Recommended BCP GPA
    3.00school says applicants should have · recommended, not a stated cutoff · BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
    Program length
    27 months
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA as calculated by CASPA, including undergraduate, postbaccalaureate and graduate coursework
    • Recommended BCP GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Biology-Chemistry-Physics (BCP) science GPA of 3.0 as calculated by CASPA, applicants should have
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): although clinical experience is not required, preference is given to applicants who have direct patient care experience
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): official GRE General Test scores are required
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 12, 2009, next review July 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for South University, Tampa (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for South University, Tampa (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • South University, West Palm Beach

    Florida · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Recommended BCP GPA
    3.00school says applicants should have · recommended, not a stated cutoff · BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
    Program length
    27 months
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA as calculated by CASPA, including undergraduate, postbaccalaureate and graduate coursework
    • Recommended BCP GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Biology-Chemistry-Physics (BCP) science GPA of 3.0 as calculated by CASPA, applicants should have
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): although clinical experience is not required, preference is given to applicants who have direct patient care experience
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): official GRE General Test scores are required
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 26, 2020, next review July 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for South University, West Palm Beach (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Florida

    Gainesville, FL · MPAS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hoursdirect patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    GPA range of accepted students
    3.45 to 4.00overall cumulative GPA range · most recent admitted class
    Hours range of accepted students
    2,083 to 10,085 hoursrange of patient care experience hours · patient care experience · most recent admitted class
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    60 students
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    97%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours, minimum science GPA, GRE policy.

    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum by August 1 of the application year
    • GPA range of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall cumulative GPA range
    • Hours range of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): range of patient care experience hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the School selects up to 60 interviewed candidates to fill the entering class
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time taker average pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited February 1, 1973, next review October 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Florida (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Florida (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of South Florida

    Tampa, FL · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient care experience in a health care setting
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    50 students
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students matriculated each year
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE is required for the application to be considered
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 8, 2016, next review April 2031 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of South Florida (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of South Florida (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Tampa

    Tampa, FL · MPAM · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for University of Tampa (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Tampa (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Agnes Scott College

    Georgia · MMSc · 24 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    1,000 hoursdirect hands-on patient care experience
    See more details
    Minimum BCP GPA
    3.00BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    36 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
    • Minimum BCP GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum BCP (biology, chemistry, physics) GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Recommended patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): recommended minimum for more competitive applicants
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students accepted per cohort
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): no GRE required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited July 18, 2026, next review TBD (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Agnes Scott College (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Agnes Scott College (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Augusta University

    Augusta, GA · MPA

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.74 overall / 3.64 scienceClass of 2026
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    160 hoursdirect patient care or healthcare experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum BCP GPA
    3.00BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
    Class size
    50 studentsentering class size
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    99%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, program length, GRE policy.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average GPA of accepted applicants
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average math and science GPA of accepted applicants
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative overall undergraduate GPA
    • Minimum BCP GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative undergraduate BCP GPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2026
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time PANCE takers pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited November 1, 1973, next review July 2029 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Augusta University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Augusta University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Berry College

    Mount Berry, GA · MMSc · 24 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    No minimum hoursstated by the school · there is no minimum number of hours required
    Recommended healthcare experience hours
    1,000 hourspatient contact and/or clinical experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    See more details
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    34 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative overall GPA calculated by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Recommended healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): competitive applicants should generally have at least 1,000 hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): planned cohort size
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 1, 2025, next review January 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Berry College (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Berry College (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Brenau University

    Georgia · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    2.75
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    2.75
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    33 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): by the application deadline
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): official GRE scores for all three sections must be submitted
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 26, 2020, next review July 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Brenau University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Brenau University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Emory University

    Georgia · MMSc · 29 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Reported accepted GPA
    3.80 overall / 3.80 scienceClass of 2026 · average or median not stated
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    2,000 hourspaid or volunteer direct patient care
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Reported hours of accepted students
    4,310 hourshealth care experience · Class of 2026 · average or median not stated
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    29 months
    Class size
    55 students
    GRE
    Not required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    95%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range.

    • Reported accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2026 demographic data, accepted candidates (the school does not say mean or median)
    • Reported accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2026 demographic data, accepted candidates (the school does not say mean or median)
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum, direct hands-on patient contact
    • Reported hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): range 2,105 to 12,732; the school does not say mean or median
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 17 months didactic, 12 months clinical
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): total class size on the admissions page
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE scores are no longer required
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time taker average pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 1, 1972, next review April 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Emory University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Emory University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Mercer University

    Georgia · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hoursdirect, hands-on patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum BCP GPA
    2.90BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
    Program length
    28 months
    GRE
    Optional
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    98%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): required overall GPA
    • Minimum BCP GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): required undergraduate natural science GPA (biology, chemistry, physics)
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE scores optional, not required
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time taker average pass rate
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 7, 2007, next review October 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Mercer University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Mercer University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Morehouse School of Medicine

    Atlanta, GA · MS · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    40 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 28 months divided between the pre-clinical and clinical phases
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): candidates offered seats after interviews
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 28, 2018, next review October 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Morehouse School of Medicine (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Morehouse School of Medicine (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • South University in Savannah

    Savannah, GA · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Recommended BCP GPA
    3.00school says applicants should have · recommended, not a stated cutoff · BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
    Program length
    27 months
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA as calculated by CASPA, including undergraduate, postbaccalaureate and graduate coursework
    • Recommended BCP GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Biology-Chemistry-Physics (BCP) science GPA of 3.0 as calculated by CASPA, applicants should have
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): although clinical experience is not required, preference is given to applicants who have direct patient care experience
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): official GRE General Test scores are required
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1997, next review October 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for South University in Savannah (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for South University in Savannah (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Hawaiʻi Pacific University

    Honolulu, HI · MMS · 24 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    500 hoursdirect, hands-on healthcare experience in the U.S. · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    24 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): no entrance examination such as the GRE or MCAT is required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited June 21, 2024, next review April 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Hawaiʻi Pacific University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Hawaiʻi Pacific University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Idaho State University

    Pocatello, ID · MPAS

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.63 scienceClass of 2028
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Class size
    72 students
    GRE
    Required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    89%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length.

    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall science GPA of the initial seat offer list (top 72)
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative prerequisite GPA
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): total class size across the Meridian, Pocatello and Caldwell campuses
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is an important admission requirement used for ranking applicants
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time taker average pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1997, next review January 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): includes a distant campus

    Official program site for Idaho State University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Idaho State University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Chamberlain University - Chicago

    Chicago, IL · 24 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended healthcare experience hours
    300 hoursclinical healthcare experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    See more details
    Program length
    24 months
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, required patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
    • Recommended healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): applicants with 300 or more hours may have an advantage
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): applicants are asked to submit GRE scores from the past 10 years
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 5, 2022, next review January 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Chamberlain University - Chicago (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Dominican University

    River Forest, IL · MMS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.86 overall / 3.83 scienceClass of 2027
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    750 hourshealthcare or patient care experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    2,469 hourshealth care and patient care experience (HCE/PCE) · Class of 2027
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    30 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall GPA of accepted students
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA of accepted students
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall total GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall science GPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum starting with the 2026-2027 CASPA cycle
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average HCE/PCE hours of accepted students
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students admitted each year
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is not required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 8, 2016, next review July 2030 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Dominican University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Dominican University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Midwestern University (Downers Grove)

    Illinois · MMS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.84 overall / 3.83 scienceClass of 2025
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    86 studentsclass size
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean overall GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA on a 4.00 scale
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA on a 4.00 scale
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum at the time of application
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2025
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is no longer required beginning with the 2022-2023 CASPA cycle
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited May 1, 1993, next review January 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Midwestern University (Downers Grove) (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • North Central College

    Illinois

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.67 overall / 3.57 science2026-2027 composite
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    750 hoursdirect, hands-on patient care
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    2,691 hoursdirect patient care experience · 2026-2027 composite
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Class size
    32 students
    GRE
    Recommended

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, program length, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Average Overall GPA, accepted students, 2026-2027 composite (the table lists five composites, newest first)
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Average Science GPA, accepted students, 2026-2027 composite
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall grade point average on a 4.00 scale
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science grade point average on a 4.00 scale
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Average Direct Patient Care Experience Hours, accepted students, 2026-2027 composite
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students per cohort
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE or PA-CAT scores are highly recommended, not required
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 2, 2021, next review April 2036 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for North Central College (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for North Central College (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Northwestern University

    Chicago, IL · MMS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.83 overall / 3.78 scienceclass profile page
    Minimum GPA
    3.30
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hoursdirect patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    3,856 hoursdirect patient care experience · class profile page
    Minimum science GPA
    3.30
    Program length
    24 months
    GRE
    Not required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    98%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, class size.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall GPA, mid-80% range 3.66 to 3.98
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA, mid-80% range 3.55 to 3.98
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum for the 2026-2027 cycle, at the time of application
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average hours at the time of application, range 1,824 to 6,592, median 3,223
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE scores are not required and not evaluated
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average first-time test-taker pass rate over the most recent 5 years
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 6, 2010, next review April 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Northwestern University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Northwestern University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Rosalind Franklin Univ of Medicine (formerly Finch)

    North Chicago, IL · MS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.56 overall / 3.51 science2025 entering class
    Minimum GPA
    2.75
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended healthcare experience hours
    1,000 hoursdirect patient contact and PA shadowing experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience · includes shadowing or observation
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    2.75
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    67 students2025 entering class
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: required patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Recommended healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): strongly recommended minimum by the time of applying
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class Size 67 in the 2025 entering class profile
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is no longer reviewed or required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited May 1, 1993, next review January 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Rosalind Franklin Univ of Medicine (formerly Finch) (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Rosalind Franklin Univ of Medicine (formerly Finch) (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Rush University

    Illinois · MS · 30 months

    Accreditation Probation

    Median accepted GPA
    3.63 overall / 3.54 scienceClass of 2027
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hoursdirect patient contact experience via paid employment
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Median hours of accepted students
    3,728 hourshealth care · Class of 2027
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    30 months
    Class size
    40 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Median accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): median total GPA
    • Median accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): median science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum total GPA on a 4.0 scale
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA on a 4.0 scale
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Median hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): median health care hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 12 months of classroom instruction followed by 18 months of clinical rotations
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum class size
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is no longer required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 6, 2010, next review April 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): a focused visit may precede the next review

    Official program site for Rush University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Rush University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Southern Illinois University

    Illinois · MSPA · 26 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.40
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.40
    Program length
    26 months
    Class size
    40 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall coursework GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science coursework GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): seven semesters
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): no pre-admission examinations such as the GRE or PCAT
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1997, next review July 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Southern Illinois University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Southern Illinois University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Touro University Illinois

    Skokie, IL · MSPAS · 28 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Reported accepted GPA
    3.70 overall / 3.60 scienceCO2028 · average or median not stated
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    200 hoursdirect patient contact health care experience, volunteer or paid
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    45 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Reported accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): incoming cumulative GPA of the cohort
    • Reported accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): incoming science GPA of the cohort
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA for all college-level coursework
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA from all colleges attended
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): seven semesters
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited June 25, 2022, next review July 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Touro University Illinois (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Touro University Illinois (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Butler University

    Indianapolis, IN · MPAS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.75 overall2025 matriculants
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    24 months
    GRE
    Not required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    93%Classes 2022 to 2026

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): current average for those matriculated in 2025
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA for all postsecondary coursework
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not require healthcare experience for consideration of admission
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): no preadmission testing such as GRE, PA-CAT or MCAT
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time taker pass rate, 2022 to 2026 (national 93%)
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1996, next review July 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Butler University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Butler University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Franklin College

    Franklin, IN · MSPAS · 25 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    200 hourspatient care
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum BCP GPA
    3.00BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
    Program length
    25 months
    Class size
    24 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Franklin College (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Franklin College (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Indiana State University

    Terre Haute, IN · 27 months

    Accreditation Probation

    Average accepted GPA
    3.50 overall / 3.38 scienceClass of 2028
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    500 hourshealthcare or direct patient care experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    30 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): UG GPA average of accepted applicants
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): UG science GPA average of accepted applicants
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum undergraduate GPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 15 months didactic and 12 months clinical
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cohort of students matriculating each year
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the PA program does not require the GRE
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 4, 2010, next review October 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): a focused visit may precede the next review

    Official program site for Indiana State University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Indiana State University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Indiana University

    Indiana · MPAS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.87 overall / 3.83 sciencemost recent graduating cohort
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required patient care hours
    No minimum hoursstated by the school · patient care
    Recommended patient care hours
    1,000 hoursdirect hands-on patient care experience
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.20
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    44 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): there is no minimum number of patient care hours
    • Recommended patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): competitive applicants will have at least 1000 hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): new students enrolled per year
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE test scores are not required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 8, 2012, next review April 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Indiana University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Indiana University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Taylor University

    Upland, IN · MS · 27 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required healthcare experience hours
    250 hourshealthcare experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    40 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA, CASPA calculated
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative undergraduate science GPA, CASPA calculated
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum to apply
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): planned students per class
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 1, 2025, next review TBD (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Taylor University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Taylor University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Trine University

    Fort Wayne, IN

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required healthcare experience hours
    500 hourshealthcare experience, preferably direct patient contact · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Class size
    36 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): at least
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE General Test within the last 5 years
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 10, 2018, next review April 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Trine University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Trine University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Evansville

    Evansville, IN

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.75 overall / 3.67 scienceClass of 2028
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall GPA of the cohort
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average math-science GPA of the cohort
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall and prerequisite GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): there are no requirements for prior healthcare experience
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not require applicants to take the GRE
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 8, 2016, next review January 2031 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Evansville (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Evansville (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Saint Francis (Fort Wayne)

    Fort Wayne, IN · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    No minimum hoursstated by the school · direct patient care experience · the early-admittance PA-SEAT track needs 400 hours (separate track)
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative overall total GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall science GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): direct patient care experience is listed among the admission requirements; there is no minimum hour requirement
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1997, next review July 2034 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Saint Francis (Fort Wayne) (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Saint Francis (Fort Wayne) (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Valparaiso University

    Valparaiso, IN · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    132 hoursdirect patient care or healthcare experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    45 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall lab science GPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): two-year professional program: 12-month didactic phase followed by a 12-month clinical phase
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): seats available for each incoming graduate class
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is not required
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 10, 2018, next review October 2032 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Valparaiso University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Valparaiso University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Des Moines University

    Iowa · 26 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Only some of this school's pages could be read, so figures that are not shown are not verified.

    Accepted GPA
    Not verified
    Minimum GPA
    2.80
    Required patient care hours
    750 hoursdirect patient care experience as an employee or volunteer
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not verified
    See more details
    Program length
    26 months
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    98%school states first-time rate; period not named

    Not verified (only some of the school's pages could be read): accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, GRE policy.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8 is required
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): at least 750 hours of direct patient care experience as an employee or volunteer in a medical office, hospital or extended-care facility
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 26 months: 14 months of didactic coursework and 12 months of clinical coursework
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 98% PANCE First-Time Pass Rate, exceeds five-year national average
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1983, next review October 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Des Moines University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026; only some of the school's pages could be read.

  • Northwestern College

    Orange City, IA · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.73 overall / 3.73 science2024-2025 application cycle
    Minimum GPA
    3.30
    Required patient care hours
    500 hourspatient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.30
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    32 students
    GRE
    Not required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    100%Class of 2025

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall GPA of accepted students
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA of accepted students
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum, 100 of the 500 hours must be completed by the application deadline
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students admitted each year
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE and Casper exams are not required
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2025 first-time pass rate
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 28, 2019, next review October 2034 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Northwestern College (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Northwestern College (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • St. Ambrose University

    Davenport, IA · 29 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hourshealthcare experience with direct patient contact
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    29 months
    GRE
    Optional
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    93%Class of 2024

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): documented minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): June start, October graduation
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): send GRE scores to CASPA, optional
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): first-time pass rate, Class of 2024
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 7, 2014, next review January 2029 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for St. Ambrose University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for St. Ambrose University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Dubuque

    Iowa · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hourshands-on direct patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    GPA for competitive applicants
    3.70 overall / 3.64 prerequisite coursesno class year given · school guidance, not admitted students
    Hours for competitive applicants
    2,500 hoursdirect patient contact · no class year given · school guidance, not admitted students
    Minimum prerequisite GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    GRE
    Not required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    93%Class of 2025

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, class size.

    • GPA for competitive applicants (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average cumulative undergraduate GPA of the competitive applicant profile, no class year given
    • GPA for competitive applicants (prerequisite courses) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average prerequisite science GPA of the competitive applicant profile, no class year given
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
    • Minimum prerequisite GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science prerequisite GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum, paid or volunteer, at the time of application
    • Hours for competitive applicants (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): direct patient contact hours average 2,500 in the competitive applicant profile
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 15 months preclinical, 11 months clinical and a 27th month for the capstone and review course
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE not required
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2025 first-time pass rate
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 12, 2016, next review July 2031 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Dubuque (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Dubuque (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Iowa

    Iowa · MPAS · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hoursdirect patient health care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.40
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    25 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher on a traditional 4.00 scale
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA starting with the 2026-2027 application cycle
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students matriculate each year
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the PA program removed the GRE requirement
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited February 1, 1973, next review January 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Iowa (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Iowa (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Kansas State University

    Manhattan, KS · MSPAS · 27 months

    Accreditation Probation

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    44 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Kansas State University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Kansas State University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Ottawa University

    Kansas

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Ottawa University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026 (no figures found on the pages reviewed).

  • Wichita State University

    Kansas

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Wichita State University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026 (no figures found on the pages reviewed).

  • Brescia University

    Owensboro, KY · MS · 27 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    No minimum hoursstated by the school · direct patient contact hours are required with no minimum
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum BCP GPA
    3.00BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    30 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
    • Minimum BCP GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum Biology-Chemistry-Physics (BCP) GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 16-month didactic and 11-month clinical phases
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum cohort size
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 25, 2026, next review TBD (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Brescia University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Sullivan University

    Kentucky · MS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursclinical experience (direct patient care)
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    65 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall total GPA, undergraduate and graduate
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall science total GPA, undergraduate and graduate
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum total hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students accepted each year
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 7, 2014, next review January 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Sullivan University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Sullivan University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Kentucky

    Kentucky · 29 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.80 overall / 3.74 sciencecohort beginning January 2026
    Minimum GPA
    2.75
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Median hours of accepted students
    1,748 hourspatient contact · cohort beginning January 2026
    Program length
    29 months
    Class size
    56 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, minimum science GPA, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative undergraduate GPA average
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): CASPA science GPA average
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): institutional undergraduate GPA required by the Graduate School
    • Median hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): median patient contact hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 40 students for the Lexington campus and 16 for the Morehead campus
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): UKPA does not require any standardized exam including GRE, PA-CAT or MCAT
    • Accreditation status, first accredited November 1, 1974, next review January 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): includes a distant campus

    Official program site for University of Kentucky (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Kentucky (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of the Cumberlands

    Williamsburg, KY · MSPAS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient contact, paid employment or volunteer hours
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum BCP GPA
    3.00BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    30 students
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    93%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall cumulative GPA on a scale of 4.0
    • Minimum BCP GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): combined Biology, Chemistry, Physics (BCP) GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum, which must include 50 hours of PA shadowing
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cohort of qualified candidates
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time taker average pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 6, 2014, next review January 2029 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): closed for a period since first accredited

    Official program site for University of the Cumberlands (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of the Cumberlands, Northern Kentucky Campus

    Kentucky · 27 months

    Accreditation Probation

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient contact, paid employment or volunteer hours
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    27 months

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum, which must include 50 hours of PA shadowing
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited June 21, 2019, next review July 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): a focused visit may precede the next review

    Official program site for University of the Cumberlands, Northern Kentucky Campus (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of the Cumberlands, Northern Kentucky Campus (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University(Our Lady of the Lake College)

    Baton Rouge, LA · MS · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.60 overall / 3.50 science2028 cohort
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    1,930 hoursdirect patient care · 2028 cohort
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    28 months
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    93%2025

    Not found on the pages reviewed: required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, class size, GRE policy.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative undergraduate GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative undergraduate science GPA
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): direct patient care hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): first-time PANCE takers in 2025 (national average 91%)
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 4, 2010, next review October 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): closed for a period since first accredited

    Official program site for Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University(Our Lady of the Lake College) (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport

    Louisiana · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    80 hoursexperience hours, paid or unpaid · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    40 students
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA as calculated by CASPA, 3.0 for Louisiana residents and 3.5 for out-of-state residents
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA as calculated by CASPA, 3.0 for Louisiana residents and 3.5 for out-of-state residents
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students accredited per year
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is required, no minimum score
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1996, next review October 2026 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Louisiana State University – New Orleans

    New Orleans, LA · 29 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Reported accepted GPA
    3.76 overall / 3.70 sciencegraduating class of 2028 · average or median not stated
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    80 hourshealthcare experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Reported hours of accepted students
    2,661 hourshealthcare experience · graduating class of 2028 · average or median not stated
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    29 months
    Class size
    35 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Reported accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA of matriculating students, table labeled previous matriculating students statistics
    • Reported accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science GPA of matriculating students, table labeled previous matriculating students statistics
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA on a 4.0 scale
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall science GPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Reported hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): healthcare experience of matriculating students, table labeled previous matriculating students statistics
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students the program may accept per year
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 8, 2012, next review April 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Louisiana State University – New Orleans (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Louisiana State University – New Orleans (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Xavier University of Louisiana

    Louisiana · MHS · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    80 hourshealthcare experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    40 students
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    100%Class of 2026

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum undergraduate science GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students the program may accept per year
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2026 first-time pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 28, 2019, next review July 2034 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Xavier University of Louisiana (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Xavier University of Louisiana (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of New England

    Maine · MS

    Accreditation Probation

    Average accepted GPA
    3.55 overallmost recent incoming class
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum BCP GPA
    3.00BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
    Class size
    50 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: minimum GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, program length, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average cumulative GPA
    • Minimum BCP GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): BCP (biology, chemistry, physics) GPA of 3.0 or higher as calculated by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum before application submission
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): entering class size
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1996, next review July 2026 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): a focused visit may precede the next review

    Official program site for University of New England (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of New England (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Frostburg State University

    Frostburg, MD · MMS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    500 hourshealthcare experience, direct patient care, paid or unpaid · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    25 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative undergraduate GPA calculated by CASPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 24 months in duration, six semesters
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum applicants admitted per class
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the PA-CAT, GRE or MCAT is not required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 9, 2019, next review July 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Frostburg State University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Frostburg State University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Mount St. Mary's University

    Emmitsburg, MD · MMS · 24 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    400 hourshealthcare experience including patient care · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA calculated by CASPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA calculated by CASPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 24 months and six consecutive semesters
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): a standardized test such as the GRE or PA-CAT is not required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited June 28, 2025, next review TBD (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Mount St. Mary's University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Mount St. Mary's University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Notre Dame of Maryland University

    Baltimore, MD · MS

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hourspatient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Class size
    35 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, program length, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): no GRE, GMAT or MCAT is required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited June 23, 2023, next review January 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Notre Dame of Maryland University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Notre Dame of Maryland University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Towson University

    Towson, MD

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    500 hourspatient contact
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.20
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, program length, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall science GPA, an older catalog PDF lists 3.0
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): no GRE scores are required
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 1, 1972, next review October 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Towson University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Maryland Baltimore

    Baltimore, MD · MS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hourspatient contact experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    60 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall science GPA, a new requirement for the 2026-2027 cycle
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): seats available per cohort
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is no longer required starting with the 2024-2025 cycle
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1996, next review October 2029 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Maryland Baltimore (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Maryland Eastern Shore

    Princess Anne, MD · MMS · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient care, paid
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.20
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    30 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum of 500 hours of paid experience involving direct patient care
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): nine consecutive semesters
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum class size set by ARC-PA
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 7, 2020, next review April 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): closed for a period since first accredited

    Official program site for University of Maryland Eastern Shore (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Maryland Eastern Shore (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Assumption University

    Massachusetts · MS · 28 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    2,000 hoursdocumented direct patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    28 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA for all prerequisite coursework
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not require standardized aptitude test scores
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 21, 2024, next review July 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Assumption University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Bay Path University

    East Longmeadow, MA · MS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.60 overall / 3.50 scienceClass of 2028
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient contact
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    3,985 hourspatient contact · Class of 2028
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    60 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average total overall GPA, range 3.3 to 4.0
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA, range 3.05 to 4.0
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum by the application deadline of December 1
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average patient contact hours, range 660 to 28,652
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2028 class size
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): no GMAT or GRE required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 6, 2012, next review October 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Bay Path University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Bay Path University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine PA Program

    Boston, MA · 34 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.48 overall / 3.40 scienceClass of 2023 (admission cycle 2020)
    Minimum GPA
    No required minimumstated by the school
    Required patient care hours
    No minimum hoursstated by the school · direct patient care
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.20
    Program length
    34 months
    Class size
    36 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean overall GPA of the most recent class profile published
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean overall science GPA of the most recent class profile published
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): there is no minimum overall GPA requirement, only a science GPA minimum
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum CASPA-calculated science GPA, a hard cutoff
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not have an admission requirement related to a particular number of hours spent with patients
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): total program length
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE and MCAT scores are not required for the 2026-2027 cycle
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 6, 2013, next review October 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine PA Program (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine PA Program (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Mass General Brigham University of Health Professions

    Massachusetts

    Accreditation Continued

    This school's pages could not be read, so its figures are not verified. Use the official links below.

    Accepted GPA
    Not verified
    Minimum GPA
    Not verified
    Required patient care hours
    Not verified
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not verified
    See more details

    Not verified (the school's pages could not be read): accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Mass General Brigham University of Health Professions (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked: not verified. This school's pages could not be read.

  • MCPHS University (Boston)

    Massachusetts · MPAS · 36 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    250 hourspatient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    36 months

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall CASPA verified GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall CASPA science verified GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): three-year program on the Boston campus
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 2000, next review July 2032 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for MCPHS University (Boston) (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for MCPHS University (Boston) (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Northeastern University

    Boston, MA · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    1,000 hourspatient care experience · patient care experience is required before applying; no minimum number is stated
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    52 students
    GRE
    Not required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    93%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, required patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA on a 4.00 scale as calculated on CASPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA on a 4.00 scale as calculated on CASPA
    • Recommended patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): strong preference is given to applicants with 1000 hours or more of patient care experience before applying; less than 1000 receives the lowest preference
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the entire two-year program
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students matriculate each August
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is not required and not considered
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time taker average pass rate
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 1, 1972, next review April 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Northeastern University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Springfield College

    Springfield, MA · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    500 hourshealthcare experience, at least 30 hours shadowing a PA · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience · includes shadowing or observation
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum prerequisite GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    40 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall cumulative GPA
    • Minimum prerequisite GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): prerequisite (science and math) GPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students each year
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): neither the GRE nor the MCAT is required
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1996, next review January 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Springfield College (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Springfield College (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Tufts University

    Boston, MA

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.85 overall / 3.83 prerequisite coursesClass of 2027
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hoursdirect patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    1,750 hoursdirect patient care experience
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    2,237 hourspatient care experience · Class of 2027
    Minimum prerequisite GPA
    3.00
    GRE
    Optional

    Not found on the pages reviewed: minimum GPA, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, program length, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall GPA of the current matriculated class
    • Average accepted GPA (prerequisite courses) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science prerequisite GPA of the current matriculated class
    • Minimum prerequisite GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science GPA and prerequisite GPA of 3.0 is required
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): required
    • Recommended patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): recommended minimum
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean hours of patient care experience
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE or MCAT scores may be submitted optionally
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 8, 2012, next review April 2036 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Tufts University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Tufts University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Westfield State University

    Westfield, MA · MS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.71 overallClass of 2027
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hourspatient contact
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    3,700 hourspatient care · Class of 2027
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    30 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA of all college science coursework
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum by the application deadline
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average patient care hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2027 class size
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): there is no GRE requirement
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 9, 2017, next review April 2032 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Westfield State University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Westfield State University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Central Michigan University

    Mount Pleasant, MI · MS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hourspaid direct patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    60 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Central Michigan University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Central Michigan University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Concordia University-Ann Arbor

    Michigan · MS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hourspaid hands-on patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum prerequisite GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    40 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum undergraduate CASPA calculated cumulative GPA
    • Minimum prerequisite GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum CUAA prerequisite science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): documented at the time of application
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 15 months didactic and 12 months clinical
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited June 26, 2020, next review July 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Concordia University-Ann Arbor (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Eastern Michigan University

    Michigan

    Accreditation Continued

    This school's pages could not be read, so its figures are not verified. Use the official links below.

    Accepted GPA
    Not verified
    Minimum GPA
    Not verified
    Required patient care hours
    Not verified
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not verified
    See more details

    Not verified (the school's pages could not be read): accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Eastern Michigan University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked: not verified. This school's pages could not be read.

  • Grand Valley State University

    Michigan · MPAS · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.82 overallClass of 2027-2029
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    500 hourshealthcare experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    3,693 hourshealth care experience · Class of 2027-2029
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    48 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, minimum science GPA, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean overall GPA, range 3.12 to 4.0
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average GPA of B (3.0) or higher in each category including overall
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean health care experience hours, range 514 to 35,458
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 36 on the Grand Rapids campus and 12 on the Traverse City campus
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1997, next review October 2034 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): includes a distant campus

    Official program site for Grand Valley State University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Grand Valley State University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Lawrence Technological University

    Michigan · MSPAS · 24 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    750 hoursdirect patient care experience as an employee
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    30 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Lawrence Technological University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Michigan State University

    Michigan

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Michigan State University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026 (no figures found on the pages reviewed).

  • Oakland University

    Michigan · MPAS · 28 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Average accepted GPA
    3.70 overall / 3.70 scienceinaugural cohort (Class of 2028)
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient care (paid work) experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    3,500 hourspatient care · inaugural cohort (Class of 2028)
    Minimum prerequisite GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    32 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall GPA of matriculated students
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA of matriculated students
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
    • Minimum prerequisite GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum prerequisite GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum prior to application
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average patient care hours of matriculated students
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): seats available in the inaugural admission cycle
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): no other standardized tests such as the GRE, MCAT or PA-CAT are required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 20, 2025, next review TBD (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Oakland University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Detroit Mercy

    Detroit, MI · MS

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.74 overallmatriculation year 2024
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    1,000 hourshealthcare experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    2,834 hourspatient care experience · matriculation year 2024
    Class size
    60 studentsmatriculating students
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, minimum science GPA, program length, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average undergraduate GPA of matriculated students
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum by the application deadline
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average patient care experience hours of matriculated students
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): matriculation year 2024
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): official GRE scores required, minimum total score of 291 for exams taken after August 2011
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 1, 1972, next review April 2029 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Detroit Mercy (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Detroit Mercy (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Michigan-Flint

    Michigan

    Accreditation Continued

    Only some of this school's pages could be read, so figures that are not shown are not verified.

    Accepted GPA
    Not verified
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hourshands-on, direct patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not verified
    See more details
    Minimum prerequisite GPA
    3.00

    Not verified (only some of the school's pages could be read): accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, program length, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): a minimum 3.0 CASPA-calculated overall cumulative undergraduate GPA
    • Minimum prerequisite GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): a minimum 3.0 combined prerequisite-course GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): at least 500 hours before submitting the CASPA application
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 26, 2020, next review July 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Michigan-Flint (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Michigan-Flint (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026; only some of the school's pages could be read.

  • Wayne State University

    Detroit, MI · MS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.81 overallmost recent admitted class
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient care experience in a healthcare environment
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    50 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average cumulative GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is no longer required as of the 2026-2027 cycle
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1996, next review April 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Wayne State University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Wayne State University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Western Michigan University

    Michigan · MSM · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    1,000 hourshealth care experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    24 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum GPA in the most recent 60 credit hours
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GMAT, GRE and MCAT are not required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 1, 1972, next review October 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Western Michigan University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Western Michigan University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Augsburg University

    Minnesota · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    2,000 hourspaid clinical experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    33 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
    GRE
    Not required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    100%Class of 2025

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 12 months didactic followed by 15 months clinical rotations
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the PA-CAT, GRE, MCAT and CASPer are not required
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2025 first-time pass rate
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1996, next review July 2029 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Augsburg University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Augsburg University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Bethel University

    St. Paul, MN · MS · 27 months

    Accreditation Probation

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.25
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient care in a medical capacity
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.25
    Program length
    27 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall science GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 15 months coursework then clinical rotations
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE or any standardized entrance exam is not required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 9, 2013, next review July 2026 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): a focused visit may precede the next review

    Official program site for Bethel University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Bethel University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • College of St. Scholastica

    Duluth, MN · MS · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    750 hourspaid direct patient or client work experience (PCE)
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    38 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
    GRE
    Not required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    100%2025

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA as calculated by CASPA, preference 3.3 or better
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum at the time of application
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is not required and standardized scores are not considered
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 2025 graduates first-time pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 9, 2017, next review October 2031 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for College of St. Scholastica (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Concordia University, St. Paul

    St. Paul, MN · MS · 28 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.25
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hourspatient care experience in a role with a high level of responsibility
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    28 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or greater as calculated by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): no graduate standardized admissions test scores are required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited July 18, 2026, next review TBD (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Concordia University, St. Paul (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Concordia University, St. Paul (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences

    Rochester, MN · MHS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.50
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.50
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    24 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science (biology/chemistry) GPA of 3.50 or higher
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 2 year program
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 24 students in each class
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 7, 2020, next review October 2034 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Saint Catherine University

    St. Paul, MN · MPAS · 28 months

    Accreditation Probation

    Average accepted GPA
    3.64 overall / 3.62 prerequisite coursesFall 2024 cohort
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required healthcare experience hours
    2,000 hoursexperience in a health, wellness or patient care setting · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum prerequisite GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    32 students
    GRE
    Not required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    97%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall undergraduate GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (prerequisite courses) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average prerequisite GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale
    • Minimum prerequisite GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in the prerequisite coursework
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum before application
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 7 semesters
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): class size
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE scores are not required
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time taker average pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 6, 2012, next review October 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): a focused visit may precede the next review

    Official program site for Saint Catherine University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Saint Catherine University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Mississippi Christian University

    Clinton, MS · MS · 30 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    1,000 hoursdirect (hands-on) patient care experience
    See more details
    Program length
    30 months
    Class size
    42 students
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    98%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, required patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, GRE policy.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative overall GPA
    • Recommended patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): recommends at least six months (1000 hours) before entering the school
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students admitted once each year
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time test taker pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 4, 2011, next review July 2034 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Mississippi Christian University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Mississippi Christian University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Mississippi State University-Meridian

    Mississippi

    Accreditation Continued

    This school's pages could not be read, so its figures are not verified. Use the official links below.

    Accepted GPA
    Not verified
    Minimum GPA
    Not verified
    Required patient care hours
    Not verified
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not verified
    See more details

    Not verified (the school's pages could not be read): accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Mississippi State University-Meridian (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked: not verified. This school's pages could not be read.

  • University of Southern Mississippi

    Hattiesburg, MS · MS · 29 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient care hours
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    29 months

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall undergraduate cumulative GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum, paid or unpaid
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 17 months didactic and 12 months clinical
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited July 18, 2026, next review TBD (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Southern Mississippi (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Southern Mississippi (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Drury University

    Missouri · MS · 27 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Average accepted GPA
    3.60 overall / 3.52 prerequisite coursesCohort 2027
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient care experience, paid or volunteer
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    2,197 hourspatient care experience · Cohort 2027
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    40 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average undergraduate cumulative GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (prerequisite courses) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average prerequisite GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average hours of patient care experience
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum class size
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE or PA-CAT is not required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 4, 2023, next review January 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Drury University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Drury University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Logan University

    Missouri · 24 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient health care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    40 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA on a 4.00 scale
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA on a 4.00 scale
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 12 months didactic and 12 months clinical rotations
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students in each cohort, matriculated each January
    • Accreditation status, first accredited July 18, 2026, next review TBD (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Logan University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Logan University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Missouri State University (formerly SWMS)

    Springfield, MO · MS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.70 overall / 3.70 sciencecohort beginning January 2026
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hourspaid, direct, hands-on patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    3,500 hourspaid, direct patient health care experience · cohort beginning January 2026
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    36 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, minimum science GPA, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall GPA of the cohort
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA of the cohort
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum prerequisite coursework GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students averaged more than 3,500 hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): no more than 36 students per cohort
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1999, next review July 2031 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Missouri State University (formerly SWMS) (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Missouri State University (formerly SWMS) (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Saint Louis University

    Missouri · MMS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hourspatient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA of at least 3.00
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science GPA of at least 3.00
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum by the time the CASPA application is submitted
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE general test is not required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited June 1, 1973, next review July 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Saint Louis University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Stephens College

    Columbia, MO · MPAS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.80 overall / 3.75 sciencecohort 2027
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    750 hoursdirect patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    3,955 hoursdirect patient care · cohort 2027
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    28 studentsclass size

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average cumulative GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA of at least 3.0
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science GPA of at least 3.0
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum by CASPA application submission
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average direct patient care hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 13 months didactic and 14 months clinical
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cohort 2027
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 12, 2016, next review January 2031 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Stephens College (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Stephens College (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Missouri – Kansas City

    Kansas City, MO · MMS · 29 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    29 months
    Class size
    20 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): preferred, not required for admission
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the MCAT or GRE exam is no longer required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 6, 2013, next review October 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): includes a distant campus

    Official program site for University of Missouri – Kansas City (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Missouri – Kansas City (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Rocky Mountain College

    Billings, MT · MPAS · 26 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.73 overall / 3.68 science2025-2026 admission cycle seat offers
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    1,500 hourspaid, direct, hands-on patient care
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    3,830 hourspatient care experience · 2025-2026 admission cycle seat offers
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    26 months
    Class size
    48 students
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    97%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, GRE policy.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall GPA, median 3.77
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA, median 3.67
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum completed before submitting CASPA
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average hours, median 2,751
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students per cohort
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1996, next review January 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Rocky Mountain College (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Rocky Mountain College (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Montana

    Missoula, MT · 26 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    26 months
    Class size
    24 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for University of Montana (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Montana (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • College of Saint Mary

    Nebraska · MSPAS · 24 months

    Accreditation Probation

    Only some of this school's pages could be read, so figures that are not shown are not verified.

    Accepted GPA
    Not verified
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    300 hourshealthcare clinical experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not verified
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    GRE
    Not required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    90%five-year average · five-year first-time pass rate

    Not verified (only some of the school's pages could be read): accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Minimum science GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Minimum of 300 hours of healthcare clinical experience
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): intensive two-year program
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): No GRE or standardized test is required
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 90% Five-year, First-time PANCE Pass Rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 12, 2016, next review July 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): a focused visit may precede the next review

    Official program site for College of Saint Mary (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026; only some of the school's pages could be read.

  • Creighton University

    Omaha, NE · MPAS · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    250 hourspatient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    28 months

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative total GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 13-month didactic phase followed by 15 months of clinical experiences
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 9, 2019, next review January 2034 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Creighton University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Creighton University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Union Adventist University

    Lincoln, NE · MPAS · 33 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.84 overall / 3.63 science2025-2026 admission cycle (Class of 2029)
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    480 hoursdirect patient health care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    33 months
    Class size
    34 studentsstudents in the cohort
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall GPA of accepted students
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA of accepted students
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.00 scale for all college work
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.00 scale
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum by the time of program entry, 240 at the time of application
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): a program of 33 months
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 2025-2026 admission cycle (Class of 2029)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is not required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1997, next review July 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Union Adventist University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Union Adventist University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Nebraska Medical Center

    Nebraska

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.77 overall / 3.64 scienceclass entering Fall 2025
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    No minimum hoursstated by the school · there is no minimum requirement for direct patient care hours
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum BCP GPA
    3.00BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
    Class size
    66 studentsclass size
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, program length, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall GPA of accepted students, range 3.21 to 4.00
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA of accepted students, range 2.81 to 4.00
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative GPA requirement, all college coursework
    • Minimum BCP GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): CASPA BCP science GPA requirement
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): class entering Fall 2025
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): UNMC does not require or use GRE scores
    • Accreditation status, first accredited November 1, 1974, next review January 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): includes a distant campus

    Official program site for University of Nebraska Medical Center (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Nebraska Medical Center (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Touro University Nevada

    Henderson, NV · MPAS · 28 months

    Accreditation Probation

    Average accepted GPA
    3.46 overall / 3.41 sciencelast entering class
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursPA direct patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    80 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average undergraduate cumulative GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average undergraduate science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the Physician Assistant Studies program is 28 months
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students admitted for the cohort each year
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 4, 2004, next review April 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): a focused visit may precede the next review

    Official program site for Touro University Nevada (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Touro University Nevada (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Nevada, Reno

    Reno, NV · MPAS · 25 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.66 overall / 3.62 scienceClass of 2028
    Minimum GPA
    2.75
    Required patient care hours
    2,000 hourspaid, hands-on direct patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    5,325 hourspaid patient care · Class of 2028
    Program length
    25 months
    Class size
    24 studentsClass of 2026
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, minimum science GPA, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average GPA of the class
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA of the class
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall qualifying GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average paid patient care hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 24 selected for the Class of 2026
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): neither the GRE nor the MCAT is required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 10, 2018, next review July 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Nevada, Reno (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Nevada, Reno (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Franklin Pierce University

    New Hampshire · MPAS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.50 overall / 3.50 scienceaccepted applicants, no class year given
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hourspatient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.20
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    24 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall GPA of accepted applicants
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA of accepted applicants
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): seats each year
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is not required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 10, 2009, next review October 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Franklin Pierce University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Franklin Pierce University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • MCPHS University (Manchester/Worcester)

    New Hampshire · MPAS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.56 overall / 3.50 scienceincoming students, no class year given
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    24 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall GPA of incoming students
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA of incoming students
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum CASPA verified cumulative GPA
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): MCPHS does not require standardized test scores
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1998, next review October 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): includes a distant campus

    Official program site for MCPHS University (Manchester/Worcester) (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for MCPHS University (Manchester/Worcester) (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Fairleigh Dickinson University

    New Jersey · MS · 29 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required healthcare experience hours
    400 hourspatient care and healthcare related experiences · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    29 months
    Class size
    40 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA of 3.2 or better
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science GPA of 3.0 or better
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum, paid or volunteer
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 12 month didactic phase and 17 month clinical phases
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the cohort is limited to no more than 40 students
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE scores are not required and not factored into admissions
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 2, 2021, next review July 2036 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Fairleigh Dickinson University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Fairleigh Dickinson University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Kean University

    New Jersey · MS · 29 months

    Accreditation Probation

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    29 months
    Class size
    25 students
    GRE
    Required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    88%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students admitted annually
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE scores submitted through CASPA are among the application requirements
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time taker pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 6, 2021, next review April 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): a focused visit may precede the next review

    Official program site for Kean University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Kean University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Monmouth University

    West Long Branch, NJ · MS

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    200 hoursdirect patient care experience, paid or unpaid
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Class size
    30 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
    GRE
    Required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    93%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA from all courses at all institutions
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE, taken in the past five years, is required for all applicants
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time test taker average
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 6, 2013, next review January 2029 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Monmouth University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Monmouth University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Rowan University

    New Jersey · MPAS · 24 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    350 hourspatient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    24 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum within the last five years
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 24-month PA Program curriculum, 12 months didactic and 12 months clinical
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is not required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 25, 2026, next review TBD (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Rowan University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Rowan University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Rutgers University

    Newark, NJ · MS · 33 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.20
    Program length
    33 months
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    97%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, GRE policy.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): generally required cumulative overall GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): generally required science GPA
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 114 credits across three years
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 1, 1976, next review January 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Rutgers University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Rutgers University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Saint Elizabeth University

    Morristown, NJ · MS · 28 months

    Accreditation Probation

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required patient care hours
    300 hoursdirect patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    50 students
    GRE
    Optional
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    88%Class of 2025

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 28 months, 16 months didactic and 12 months clinical
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): accredited to take up to 50 students in each cohort
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE or PA-CAT scores may be submitted by competitive candidates
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2025 first-time pass rate (national average 91%)
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited June 21, 2019, next review April 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): a focused visit may precede the next review

    Official program site for Saint Elizabeth University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Saint Elizabeth University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Seton Hall University

    New Jersey · MS

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required healthcare experience hours
    100 hourshealthcare experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Class size
    60 students
    GRE
    Required
    PANCE pass rate, first-time not stated
    98%five-year rate; first-time not stated

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA on a 4.00 scale
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): seats in each incoming cohort
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is required of all applicants
    • PANCE pass rate, first-time not stated (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year PANCE pass rate stated by the program
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 1, 2001, next review July 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Seton Hall University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Seton Hall University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of New Mexico

    Albuquerque, NM · MS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.74 overall / 3.59 scienceClass of 2028
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hoursdirect patient care hours
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    7,864 hourspatient care experience · Class of 2028
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    26 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: minimum GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, minimum science GPA, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average cumulative GPA of the last 60 credits
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science and math GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum at the time of application
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average patient care experience hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): up to 26 applicants matriculate into each cohort
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE, MCAT and Casper are not required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1997, next review October 2034 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of New Mexico (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of New Mexico (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Albany Medical College

    Albany, NY · MS · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Reported accepted GPA
    3.90 overall / 3.88 scienceClass of 2028 · average or median not stated
    Minimum GPA
    No required minimumstated by the school
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hoursdirect patient care
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Reported hours of accepted students
    2,100 hourspatient care experience at the time of application · Class of 2028 · average or median not stated
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    42 students
    GRE
    Not required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    92%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, minimum science GPA.

    • Reported accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA of applicants with a similar profile to the accepted students of the Class of 2028
    • Reported accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science GPA of applicants with a similar profile to the accepted students of the Class of 2028
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not have any GPA minimums
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Reported hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): PCE hours of applicants with a similar profile to the accepted students
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students matriculated each January
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Albany Medical College does not require any standardized testing
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year average first-time PANCE pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited November 1, 1972, next review April 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Albany Medical College (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Albany Medical College (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Canisius University

    Buffalo, NY

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Preferred GPA
    3.00applicants below 3.0 may be considered on holistic review · preferred, not a stated cutoff
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient contact
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Class size
    30 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Canisius University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Canisius University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Clarkson University

    Potsdam, NY · MS · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    28 months

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Clarkson University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Clarkson University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • CUNY School of Medicine (formerly CCNY Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education)

    New York, NY · 28 months

    Accreditation Probation

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    1,000 hoursdirect patient care experience
    See more details
    Program length
    28 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, required patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): CASPA cumulative undergraduate total GPA
    • Recommended patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): applicants are encouraged to obtain at least
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 12-month didactic, 4-month research and 12-month clinical phases
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is not required
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited January 1, 1978, next review October 2026 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): a focused visit may precede the next review

    Official program site for CUNY School of Medicine (formerly CCNY Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education) (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for CUNY School of Medicine (formerly CCNY Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education) (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Daemen University

    Amherst, NY · 33 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    120 hourspatient contact hours in a medical setting
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    33 months
    Class size
    65 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    100%Class of 2025

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, GRE policy.

    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 104 credit hours
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2025 first-time pass rate
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1997, next review April 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Daemen University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Daemen University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • D’youville University

    Buffalo, NY

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Class size
    55 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, program length, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for D’youville University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for D’youville University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Hofstra University

    Hempstead, NY · MS · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.30
    Required healthcare experience hours
    50 hourshealthcare experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.30
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    75 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative science GPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Hofstra's PA program does not require the GRE
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited December 1, 2001, next review January 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Hofstra University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Hofstra University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Ithaca College

    Ithaca, NY · MS · 27 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient care experience in a healthcare setting
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    27 months

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall undergraduate GPA, or overall graduate GPA for applicants with a graduate degree
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 27-month continuous residential program
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 6, 2021, next review April 2026 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Ithaca College (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Ithaca College (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Le Moyne College

    New York · MS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required patient care hours
    750 hoursdirect patient contact experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.20
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    75 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA as defined by CASPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall science GPA as defined by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum at the time of application
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students enroll in the PA program on average
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Le Moyne does not require an entrance exam score
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1996, next review July 2031 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Le Moyne College (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Le Moyne College (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Long Island University

    New York · MS · 28 months

    Accreditation Probation

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    42 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum prior to matriculation, 400 hours at the time of CASPA submission
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): completion of the GRE by the CASPA deadline, no minimum score
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 1, 1972, next review July 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): a focused visit may precede the next review

    Official program site for Long Island University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Long Island University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Marist University

    Poughkeepsie, NY · MS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.71 overall / 3.63 scienceClass of 2028
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hourshands-on patient care
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    2,259 hourspatient contact · Class of 2028
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    60 studentsmatriculated applicants
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    97%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, GRE policy.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall GPA of matriculated applicants
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA of matriculated applicants
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum clinical hours
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average patient contact hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2028
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): first-time pass rate stated by the program
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 11, 2015, next review January 2030 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Marist University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Marist University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Mercy University

    Dobbs Ferry, NY · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient care experience, volunteer or paid
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.20
    Program length
    27 months

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall minimum GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum GPA in CASPA-designated science courses
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1999, next review October 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Mercy University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Nazareth University

    Rochester, NY · 24 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect, hands-on patient care
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum BCP GPA
    3.20BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
    Program length
    24 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA, CASPA overall GPA
    • Minimum BCP GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum BCP (biology, chemistry, physics) GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): none of the programs require the GRE or GMAT
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 20, 2025, next review TBD (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Nazareth University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Nazareth University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • New York Institute of Technology

    Old Westbury, NY · MS · 26 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.74 overall / 3.68 scienceClass of 2027
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    250 hoursverifiable patient care experience in the U.S. healthcare system
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    2,167 hourscombined patient care and shadowing · Class of 2027
    Minimum science GPA
    3.20
    Program length
    26 months
    Class size
    60 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average GPA at admission, range 3.41 to 4.0
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA, range 3.22 to 4.0
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average combined hours, range 258 to 9,184
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students admitted every fall
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE and MCAT scores are not part of the evaluation
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1999, next review October 2029 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for New York Institute of Technology (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for New York Institute of Technology (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Northeast College

    New York · MS · 24 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required patient care hours
    500 hourspaid and/or volunteer patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.20
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    40 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative undergraduate GPA, minimum
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum Biology-Chemistry-Physics GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 6 trimesters
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum students per cohort
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE, MCAT or other examinations are not required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 25, 2026, next review TBD (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Northeast College (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Northeast College (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Pace University- Pleasantville

    New York · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.59 overall / 3.54 science2023 admission cycle
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    300 hoursdirect patient care experience · plus a minimum of 40 hours working with or shadowing a PA
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    1,658 hoursmedical experience · 2023 admission cycle
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    35 studentsexpected class size
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean cumulative GPA of accepted applicants
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean science GPA of accepted applicants
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 3.0 minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 3.0 minimum cumulative science GPA (CSGPA)
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean medical experience hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 2023 admission cycle
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE General Test is not required
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 19, 2017, next review April 2032 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Pace University- Pleasantville (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Pace University- Pleasantville (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Pace University-Lenox Hill Hospital, NYC

    New York, NY · 26 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.70 overall / 3.64 scienceClass of 2025
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    200 hoursdirect patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    2,526 hoursmedical experience · Class of 2025
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    26 months
    Class size
    90 studentsclass size
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum at the time of application submission
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average medical experience hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2025
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is not required
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 2000, next review July 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Pace University-Lenox Hill Hospital, NYC (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Pace University-Lenox Hill Hospital, NYC (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Rochester Institute of Technology

    Rochester, NY

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Rochester Institute of Technology (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Rochester Institute of Technology (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • St. Bonaventure University

    St. Bonaventure, NY · MS · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdocumented and verifiable patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    40 students
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, PANCE pass rate.

    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum to be completed by the time of matriculation, 150 hours before application
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students admitted every January
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE scores required, no minimum score
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 7, 2020, next review July 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for St. Bonaventure University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for St. Bonaventure University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • St. John’s University (formerly SVCMC)

    New York · MS

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    200 hoursdocumented and verified patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Class size
    75 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, program length, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative (overall) GPA on a 4.0 scale
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA on a 4.0 scale
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum at the time of CASPA submission
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not require, review or consider GRE, MCAT or PA-CAT scores
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1995, next review January 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for St. John’s University (formerly SVCMC) (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Stony Brook University

    Stony Brook, NY · MS

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdocumented direct patient care
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Class size
    70 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative CASPA total GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum before the interview, completed by August 1
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 45 at the Health Sciences Center campus and 25 at the Southampton campus
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE, PA-CAT and MCAT scores are not required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 1, 1972, next review October 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): includes a distant campus

    Official program site for Stony Brook University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Stony Brook University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • SUNY Downstate Medical Center

    Brooklyn, NY · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    500 hourshealth-related experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    27 months

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum, plus 250 hours of non-clinical experience
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 27 Month Full Time Program
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1992, next review October 2029 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for SUNY Downstate Medical Center (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for SUNY Downstate Medical Center (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • SUNY Upstate Medical Center

    New York

    Accreditation Probation

    This school's pages could not be read, so its figures are not verified. Use the official links below.

    Accepted GPA
    Not verified
    Minimum GPA
    Not verified
    Required patient care hours
    Not verified
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not verified
    See more details

    Not verified (the school's pages could not be read): accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for SUNY Upstate Medical Center (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked: not verified. This school's pages could not be read.

  • Touro University (Long Island)

    Central Islip, NY · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.71 overall / 3.58 science2023-2024 cycle
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    200 hoursdirect patient contact
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    28 months
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    99%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, GRE policy.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average incoming overall GPA, Long Island campus
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average incoming science GPA, Long Island campus
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA from all colleges attended
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time taker average pass rate as of June 2025
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 1, 1991, next review July 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): includes a distant campus; closed for a period since first accredited

    Official program site for Touro University (Long Island) (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Touro University (Long Island) (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Touro University (Manhattan)

    New York, NY · 32 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.60 overall / 3.70 BCPClass of 2028 · BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    200 hoursdirect patient contact health care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum BCP GPA
    3.00BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
    Program length
    32 months
    Class size
    45 students
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    98%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average incoming overall GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (BCP) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average incoming BCP (biology, chemistry, physics) GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA
    • Minimum BCP GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 3.0 minimum science GPA from all colleges attended; biology, chemistry and physics grades make up the science GPA (BCP Total on CASPA)
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum, volunteer or paid
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 127 credits, evening and Sunday classes
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average class size
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time taker average pass rate
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1999, next review October 2034 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Touro University (Manhattan) (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Touro University (Manhattan) (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Touro University (Middletown)

    Middletown, NY · 28 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    200 hoursdirect patient contact health care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    28 months

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA for all college-level coursework
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA from all colleges attended
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum, volunteer or paid
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited June 25, 2021, next review October 2026 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Touro University (Middletown) (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Touro University (Middletown) (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Mount Saint Vincent

    New York · MS · 28 months

    Accreditation Probation

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    200 hourspatient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    55 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum at application submission
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program admits up to 55 students per class
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not consider the GRE
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 5, 2022, next review April 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): a focused visit may precede the next review

    Official program site for University of Mount Saint Vincent (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Mount Saint Vincent (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Wagner College

    New York

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required healthcare experience hours
    100 hourshealthcare or community service activities · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Class size
    40 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum for the pre-PA progression, healthcare experience is recommended but not required
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students per year in the BS/MS program
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1996, next review October 2029 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Wagner College (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Wagner College (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Weill Cornell Medicine Master of Science in Health Sciences for Physician Assistants Program

    New York · MSHS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.74 overall / 3.66 scienceClass of 2027
    Expected GPA
    3.00expected, not a stated cutoff
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    2,851 hourshealthcare experience · Class of 2027
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    52 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
    GRE
    Required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    97%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, minimum science GPA.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall GPA of the matriculating class
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA of the matriculating class
    • Expected GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): expected minimum GPA for acceptance (B or better)
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum prior to applying
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average healthcare experience hours of the matriculating class
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): all applicants are required to take the GRE
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): first-time pass rate averaged over the last 5 years
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 1, 1975, next review January 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Weill Cornell Medicine Master of Science in Health Sciences for Physician Assistants Program (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Weill Cornell Medicine Master of Science in Health Sciences for Physician Assistants Program (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Yeshiva University

    New York, NY · MS · 28 months

    Accreditation Probation

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    50 students
    GRE
    Not required
    PANCE pass rate, first-time not stated
    97%previous three cohorts

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum GPA in all science courses
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): not required at this time
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum students per cohort
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is not required
    • PANCE pass rate, first-time not stated (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): first-attempt pass rate across the previous three cohorts
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 6, 2021, next review April 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): a focused visit may precede the next review

    Official program site for Yeshiva University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Yeshiva University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • York College, CUNY

    Jamaica, NY · MSPAS · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    750 hourspatient care experience, volunteer or paid
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    30 students
    GRE
    Not required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    94%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative GPA of the bachelor's degree
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum, 500 hours documented at the time of application
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum students per year
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE, MCAT and PA-CAT are not required
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time pass rate average
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 4, 2004, next review April 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for York College, CUNY (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for York College, CUNY (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Campbell University

    North Carolina · MPAP · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.41 overalladmissions FAQ, no class year given
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hoursdirect hands-on patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    5,268 hourshealth care experience · admissions FAQ, no class year given
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    54 students
    GRE
    Required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    95%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, minimum science GPA.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average GPA of students
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): required minimum overall and/or last 60 credit hours GPA, greater than 3.2
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average hours of health care experience of students
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): approved entering class size
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE scores are among the items to submit
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time average pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 4, 2011, next review July 2034 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Campbell University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Campbell University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Duke University Medical Center

    Durham, NC · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hourshands-on patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    GPA range of accepted students
    3.66 to 3.94overall GPA, middle 50 percent of the incoming class (minimum 3.14, maximum 4.0) · Fall 2026 incoming class
    Hours range of accepted students
    2,238 to 6,033 hourshealth care hours, middle 50 percent of the incoming class (minimum 1,080, maximum 13,210) · health care · Fall 2026 incoming class
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    90 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours, minimum science GPA, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum, completed by May 1 of the application year
    • GPA range of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA, middle 50 percent of the incoming class (minimum 3.14, maximum 4.0)
    • Hours range of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): health care hours, middle 50 percent of the incoming class (minimum 1,080, maximum 13,210)
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): applicants who accepted the offer for the Fall 2026 class
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 1, 1972, next review January 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Duke University Medical Center (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Duke University Medical Center (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • East Carolina University

    Greenville, NC · MS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.79 overall / 3.74 scienceClass of 2027 (Fall 2025 entry)
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    38 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average cumulative GPA of accepted applicants
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA of accepted applicants
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): up to 38 applicants matriculate into each cohort
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE, MCAT or PA-CAT completion is not required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1996, next review October 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for East Carolina University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for East Carolina University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Elon University

    Elon, NC · MS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Recommended GPA
    3.20recommended, not a stated cutoff
    Required healthcare experience hours
    1,000 hoursvolunteer or work experience in a health care setting, at least 20 hours observing a PA · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience · includes shadowing or observation
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    24 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Recommended GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): recommended minimum GPA for undergraduate work
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Elon PA does not require the GRE or any other standardized test
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 8, 2012, next review January 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Elon University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Elon University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Gardner Webb University

    Boiling Springs, NC · MPAS · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.62 overall / 3.53 science2026 cohort
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hourshands-on patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    2,684 hourspatient care experience · 2026 cohort
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    36 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, minimum science GPA, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): seven consecutive semesters spanning 28 months
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students in the cohort
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is not required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 6, 2013, next review April 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Gardner Webb University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Gardner Webb University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • High Point University

    High Point, NC · MPAS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required healthcare experience hours
    200 hoursvolunteer or work experience in a health care setting · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.20
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    65 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative undergraduate overall GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative undergraduate science GPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 15-month didactic and 12-month clinical phases
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): planned admits for the PA Class of 2029
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 6, 2014, next review April 2029 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for High Point University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for High Point University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Lenoir-Rhyne University

    Hickory, NC · MS · 24 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect, hands-on patient care
    Recommended healthcare experience hours
    1,000 hoursdirect hands-on patient experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    See more details
    Program length
    24 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Lenoir-Rhyne University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Methodist University

    North Carolina · MMS

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.55 overall / 3.52 scienceClass of 2028
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hoursclinical experience with direct patient contact
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    5,110 hoursclinical experience · Class of 2028
    Class size
    40 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: minimum GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, minimum science GPA, program length, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA average
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science GPA average
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum completed at the time of application
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): clinical experience hours average
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2028 class size
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not require the GRE, MCAT, PCAT or CASPer
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1996, next review July 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Methodist University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Methodist University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • North Carolina A&T State University

    Greensboro, NC · 27 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Average accepted GPA
    3.29 overall / 3.18 scienceClass of 2027 (inaugural cohort)
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hoursdirect, hands-on patient care
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    3,346 hoursdirect patient care · Class of 2027 (inaugural cohort)
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    20 studentsenrolled students
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, minimum science GPA, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA threshold as calculated by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average direct patient care hours (3,345.7)
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 15 months pre-clinical and 12 months clinical
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2027 (inaugural cohort)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE scores are required of all candidates
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited June 28, 2025, next review TBD (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for North Carolina A&T State University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for North Carolina A&T State University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Pfeiffer University

    Albemarle, NC · MS · 28 months

    Accreditation Probation

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    28 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): new cohort of students each January
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): no standardized tests are required for admission
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 28, 2019, next review October 2026 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): a focused visit may precede the next review

    Official program site for Pfeiffer University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Pfeiffer University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • South College – Asheville

    Asheville, NC · MHS · 27 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    2.75
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum prerequisite GPA
    2.75
    Program length
    27 months
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall college cumulative GPA
    • Minimum prerequisite GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative GPA of science prerequisite coursework
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): not required for admission
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): completion of the GRE
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 24, 2022, next review January 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for South College – Asheville (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for South College – Asheville (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill

    Chapel Hill, NC

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hourspaid, direct, hands-on patient care
    Recommended patient care hours
    1,000 hourspatient care experience
    See more details
    Class size
    20 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA, or last 60 semester hours
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Recommended patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program recommends 1,000 hours
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program's class size
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is no longer required
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 11, 2015, next review April 2030 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Wake Forest University (Bowman Gray)

    Winston-Salem, NC · MMS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.74 overall / 3.74 scienceClass of 2028
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required healthcare experience hours
    1,000 hourshealthcare experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    2,620 hoursclinical hours at the time of application · Class of 2028
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    87 studentsenrolled students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, minimum science GPA, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average total GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): total overall GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum, completed by the application deadline
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average clinical hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2028
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 1, 1972, next review July 2032 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): includes a distant campus

    Official program site for Wake Forest University (Bowman Gray) (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Wake Forest University (Bowman Gray) (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Wingate University

    Wingate, NC · MPAS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.67 overall / 3.63 scienceClass of 2027
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required healthcare experience hours
    500 hoursclinical experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    3,884 hoursdirect patient care experience · Class of 2027
    Minimum prerequisite GPA
    3.20
    Program length
    27 months
    GRE
    Required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    97%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: minimum GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, class size.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA, Class of 2027 column of the published table of average qualifications of accepted candidates
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science GPA, Class of 2027 column of the published table
    • Minimum prerequisite GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on the six prerequisite science courses
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Direct Patient Care Experience, Class of 2027 column of the published table
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 27 months long, or seven semesters
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE completed within five years of anticipated enrollment
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year average first-time PANCE pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 6, 2008, next review October 2034 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): includes a distant campus

    Official program site for Wingate University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Wingate University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of North Dakota

    Grand Forks, ND · MPAS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    1,000 hourspaid hours of health care experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    24 months

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for University of North Dakota (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of North Dakota (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Ashland University

    Ohio · MS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    No minimum hoursstated by the school · direct patient care
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    36 students
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science undergraduate GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): preferred, with points awarded for candidates with at least 120 hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students per cohort
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE required for all applicants, no other test accepted
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 6, 2021, next review October 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Ashland University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Baldwin Wallace University

    Ohio · MMS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Reported accepted GPA
    3.70 overallstudents selected for admission, no class year given · school says 'above 3.7' · average or median not stated
    Minimum GPA
    3.50
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.50
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    40 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Reported accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the average GPA of students selected for admission is above 3.7
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA for initial admission consideration
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA for initial admission consideration
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not require it, though it is considered
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): class size averages
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE general test is not required beginning with the 2026 CASPA cycle
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 9, 2013, next review July 2026 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Baldwin Wallace University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Baldwin Wallace University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Case Western Reserve University

    Ohio · MS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hoursdirect, hands-on patient care experience in the United States
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    50 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 12, 2016, next review April 2030 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Case Western Reserve University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Case Western Reserve University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Cedarville University

    Cedarville, OH · MMSc · 24 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Average accepted GPA
    3.71 overallcohort highlights, no class year given
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    750 hourspaid clinical patient care experience
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    2,400 hoursdirect patient care · cohort highlights, no class year given
    Program length
    24 months

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, minimum science GPA, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average qualifying GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): qualifying GPA at the time of submitting the CASPA application
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Recommended patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): recommended, or 1,000 volunteer hours; not required
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average reported hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 24, 2022, next review April 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Cedarville University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Cedarville University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Kettering College

    Kettering, OH · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.65 overall / 3.60 prerequisite coursesmatriculating class 2026
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    No minimum hoursstated by the school · there is no requirement for a minimum number of patient care hours
    Recommended patient care hours
    250 hourspatient care experience
    See more details
    Minimum prerequisite GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    60 students
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: minimum GPA, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average undergraduate GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (prerequisite courses) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science prerequisite GPA
    • Minimum prerequisite GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum prerequisite science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Recommended patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): at least 250 hours highly recommended
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): qualified applicants accepted per cohort
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): completion of the Graduate Record Exam
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 1, 1975, next review July 2034 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Kettering College (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Kettering College (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Lake Erie College

    Ohio · MSPAS

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    250 hourshealthcare or patient experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    96%Classes of 2022 to 2024

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, class size, GRE policy.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): required in addition to 24 hours of PA shadowing
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): first-time pass rate for the Classes of 2022 to 2024 (national average 92%)
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 6, 2013, next review October 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Lake Erie College (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Lake Erie College (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Marietta College

    Marietta, OH · MSPAS · 26 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.71 overallClass of 2027
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    1,717 hourshealth care experience · Class of 2027
    Program length
    26 months
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, minimum science GPA, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average undergraduate cumulative GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative prerequisite GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): not required, though strongly recommended
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): official GRE general test required, the MCAT may be used as a substitute
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 1, 2002, next review January 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Marietta College (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Marietta College (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Mercy College of Ohio

    Toledo, OH · MPAS

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.34 overallClass 2025
    Competitive GPA level
    3.00competitive level, not a stated cutoff
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Class size
    30 students
    GRE
    Required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    100%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean cumulative GPA, range 2.82 to 3.79
    • Competitive GPA level (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): competitive threshold, cumulative (overall) GPA
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): approved class size
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE General test taken within the last 5 years
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): most recent graduating class first-time pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 26, 2020, next review October 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Mercy College of Ohio (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Miami University

    Oxford, OH · MMS · 27 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    400 hourspatient care experience, paid or voluntary
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    36 students
    GRE
    Required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    92%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum natural science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 15-month didactic and 12-month clinical phases
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum students per cohort allowed by ARC-PA
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE is required, no substitutes
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time taker average pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 24, 2022, next review July 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Miami University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Miami University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Mount St. Joseph University

    Ohio

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Mount St. Joseph University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Mount St. Joseph University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026 (no figures found on the pages reviewed).

  • Ohio Dominican University

    Ohio · MS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    250 hoursdocumented patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    GRE
    Required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    97%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE and/or MCAT scores submitted no later than the application deadline
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year average first-time exam taker pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 8, 2012, next review October 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Ohio Dominican University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Ohio Dominican University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Ohio University

    Dublin, OH · MPAP · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.76 overall / 3.64 sciencecohort of 2026
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    No minimum hoursstated by the school · the program does not require a minimum number of hours
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    1,679 hourshands-on patient care · cohort of 2026
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    38 studentsmembers of the cohort
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average undergraduate cumulative GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average undergraduate math and science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative CASPA calculated GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): math and science GPA must be at least 3.0 to apply
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average hands-on patient care hours upon matriculation
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cohort of 2026
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE General Test is required for admission
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 6, 2015, next review January 2029 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Ohio University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Ohio University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Dayton

    Ohio · MPAP · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.70 overall / 3.71 prerequisite coursesCohort 2026
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    250 hourshealth care experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    27 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average undergraduate GPA by cohort
    • Average accepted GPA (prerequisite courses) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average GPA for science prerequisite courses by cohort
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.00
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum, through employment or volunteering
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE and CASPer are not requirements
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 7, 2014, next review April 2029 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Dayton (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Dayton (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Findlay

    Findlay, OH · MPA · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    24 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA from all colleges or universities attended
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA as calculated and reported by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): there is no requirement for a health care experience
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not require the GRE
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 2000, next review January 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Findlay (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Findlay (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Mount Union

    Ohio · MS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    27 months
    GRE
    Required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    93%Classes 2020 to 2024

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): not required but preferred
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE General Exam required, no minimum score
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time takers pass rate for 2020 to 2024
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 5, 2008, next review January 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Mount Union (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Mount Union (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Toledo

    Toledo, OH · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.85 overall / 3.81 science2026 entering class
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    39 studentsenrolled students
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    95%Class of 2025

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, GRE policy.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean undergraduate GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA, CASPA calculated
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): not required
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 2026 entering class
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2025 first-time pass rate
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1996, next review October 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Toledo (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Toledo (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Ursuline College

    Pepper Pike, OH · MMSc · 24 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    30 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum undergraduate science GPA of at least 3.0
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): no standardized test is required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 24, 2022, next review April 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Ursuline College (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Ursuline College (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Northeastern State University

    Oklahoma · MS

    Accreditation Probation

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Class size
    20 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, program length, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA on a 4.0 scale
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): prior healthcare experience is not required for admission
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): one cohort of 20 students each year
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not require the GRE or another standardized admission test
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited June 26, 2020, next review April 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): a focused visit may precede the next review

    Official program site for Northeastern State University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Northeastern State University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Oklahoma City University

    Oklahoma City, OK · MPAS · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.82 overallcohort 2025
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    36 students
    GRE
    Not required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    97%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cohort average GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum undergraduate or graduate degree cumulative GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 15 months classroom and 13 months clinical
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): one class of 36 students each year
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the PA program does not require the GRE or other standardized tests
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): first-time pass rate stated by the program
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 11, 2015, next review January 2030 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Oklahoma City University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Oklahoma City University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Oklahoma State University

    Oklahoma

    Accreditation Continued

    This school's pages could not be read, so its figures are not verified. Use the official links below.

    Accepted GPA
    Not verified
    Minimum GPA
    Not verified
    Required patient care hours
    Not verified
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not verified
    See more details

    Not verified (the school's pages could not be read): accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Oklahoma State University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked: not verified. This school's pages could not be read.

  • University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City

    Oklahoma · MHS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.79 overalladmitted class, no class year given
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    55 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average GPA of the admitted class
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): preferred, not required
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students per cohort
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 1, 1972, next review October 2034 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Oklahoma, Tulsa

    Tulsa, OK · MHS · 30 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    30 months

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for University of Oklahoma, Tulsa (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Oklahoma, Tulsa (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • George Fox University

    Oregon · MMSc · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.83 overall / 3.77 BCPSpring 2026 · BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    No minimum hoursstated by the school · hours are not required for admittance into the program
    Recommended patient care hours
    2,000 hoursdirect patient care experience
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    3,664 hourspatient care experience (PCE) · Spring 2026
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    34 studentsselected applicants
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, minimum science GPA, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average cumulative GPA of selected applicants
    • Average accepted GPA (BCP) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average BCP (biology, chemistry, physics) GPA of selected applicants
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Recommended patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): recommended to be a competitive applicant
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average PCE hours of selected applicants
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): six consecutive semesters (24 months)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Spring 2026
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): no standardized test is required or considered
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 26, 2020, next review January 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for George Fox University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for George Fox University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Oregon Health & Science University

    Oregon · MPAS · 26 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.50 overall / 3.40 BCPstudents admitted last cycle · BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    2,000 hourshealthcare experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum BCP GPA
    3.00BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
    Program length
    26 months
    Class size
    60 students
    GRE
    Not required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    97%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average cumulative GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (BCP) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average BCP GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA
    • Minimum BCP GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum BCP (biology, chemistry, physics) GPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum by the time you apply
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students accepted each year
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the PA program does not require GRE scores
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time test taker average pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1996, next review October 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Oregon Health & Science University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Oregon Health & Science University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Pacific University

    Forest Grove, OR · MS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.58 BCPgraduating Class of 2028 · BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hourspatient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum BCP GPA
    3.00BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
    Program length
    27 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: minimum GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (BCP) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): CASPA science BCP GPA
    • Minimum BCP GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum CASPA Biology, Chemistry and Physics (BCP) GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum at the time of CASPA submission
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not require or evaluate GRE, PA-CAT, MCAT or CASPer scores
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1997, next review October 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Pacific University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Pacific University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Alvernia University

    Reading, PA · MMS · 24 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    200 hoursdirect patient care
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    30 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum, with at least 8 hours of direct interaction with a PA
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is not required for the 2026-2027 cycle
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 1, 2024, next review October 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Alvernia University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Arcadia University

    Glenside, PA · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.65 overall / 3.59 scienceClass of 2028
    Recommended GPA
    3.00recommended, not a stated cutoff
    Required patient care hours
    200 hourspatient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    3,173 hourspatient care · Class of 2028
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    103 studentstotal enrolled
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, minimum science GPA, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA
    • Recommended GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): recommended GPA of 3.0 or better
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average patient care hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): a 24-month program
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2028
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not require or consider GRE or other standardized test scores
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1996, next review January 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): includes a distant campus

    Official program site for Arcadia University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Arcadia University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Carlow University

    Pittsburgh, PA · 25 months

    Accreditation Probation

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.30
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient care
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    25 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA for all undergraduate coursework
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is not required
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 5, 2022, next review October 2026 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): a focused visit may precede the next review

    Official program site for Carlow University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Carlow University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Chatham University

    Pittsburgh, PA · MPAS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.86 overall / 3.86 scienceFall 2026 admitted student profile
    Minimum GPA
    3.25
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.25
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    59 studentsmatriculated students
    GRE
    Not required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    94%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average cumulative overall GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average cumulative science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative overall GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Fall 2026 admitted student profile
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not require the GRE or PA-CAT
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year average first-time pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1997, next review April 2034 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Chatham University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Chatham University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Pennsylvania · MHS · 24 months

    Accreditation Probation

    Average accepted GPA
    3.73 overall / 3.68 scienceCohort 2028
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    400 hoursdirect, quality, human patient contact experience
    See more details
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    48 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: minimum GPA, required patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average undergraduate cumulative GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average undergraduate science GPA
    • Recommended patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): recommended minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 36 students at Lock Haven and 12 at Harrisburg
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1997, next review April 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): a focused visit may precede the next review

    Official program site for Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Delaware Valley University

    Pennsylvania · MSPAS

    Accreditation Provisional

    Only some of this school's pages could be read, so figures that are not shown are not verified.

    Accepted GPA
    Not verified
    Minimum GPA
    Not verified
    Required patient care hours
    Not verified
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not verified
    See more details

    Not verified (only some of the school's pages could be read): accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Delaware Valley University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026; only some of the school's pages could be read.

  • DeSales University

    Center Valley, PA · MSPAS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.79 overall / 3.75 sciencelast five admission cycles
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hourspatient care hours
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    2,165 hoursdirect patient care · last five admission cycles
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average GPA of matriculated students
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA of matriculated students
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): CASPA-verified minimum cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science cumulative GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum before matriculation
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average hours of matriculated students
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE, PA-CAT or MCAT is required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1997, next review July 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for DeSales University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for DeSales University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Drexel University

    Pennsylvania · MHS

    Accreditation Probation

    Average accepted GPA
    3.74 overall / 3.66 scienceClass of 2027 (matriculated September 2025)
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursvolunteer or paid direct hands-on patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    2,633 hourspatient contact · Class of 2027 (matriculated September 2025)
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Class size
    88 studentsapplicants matriculated
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, program length, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average patient contact hours
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2027 (matriculated September 2025)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE scores are not required or considered
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 1, 1972, next review July 2026 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): a focused visit may precede the next review

    Official program site for Drexel University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Drexel University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Duquesne University

    Pennsylvania · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    27 months
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    100%Class of 2025

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, GRE policy.

    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the accredited graduate component
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2025 first-time pass rate
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1993, next review July 2032 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Duquesne University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Duquesne University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Elizabethtown College

    Elizabethtown, PA · 26 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required healthcare experience hours
    400 hourspatient care healthcare exposure hours · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    26 months
    Class size
    30 students
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    96%Class of 2025

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, GRE policy.

    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): approved cohort size for the graduate program
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2025 first-time pass rate
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 5, 2022, next review October 2026 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Elizabethtown College (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Elizabethtown College (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Gannon University

    Pennsylvania

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Class size
    58 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    89%Class of 2025

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, GRE policy.

    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2025 first-time pass rate (national 91%)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1978, next review June 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Gannon University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Gannon University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • King’s College

    Wilkes-Barre, PA · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required healthcare experience hours
    500 hourshealth care experience hours · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.20
    Program length
    24 months
    GRE
    Not required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    96%Class of 2025

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative science GPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum before the CASPA deadline
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE, MCAT or USMLE scores are not required
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2025 first-time pass rate (national 91%)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1979, next review January 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for King’s College (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for King’s College (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Marywood University

    Pennsylvania · MS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.61 overallClass of 2027
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient contact experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    2,199 hourspatient care · Class of 2027
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    66 studentsstudents enrolled
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, minimum science GPA, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall baccalaureate GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum by the time of matriculation
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average patient care hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2027
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): all candidates for the 2026 admissions cycle must take the GRE
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1998, next review January 2036 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Marywood University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Marywood University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Mercyhurst University

    Pennsylvania · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required healthcare experience hours
    200 hourshealthcare experience, paid or volunteer · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum prerequisite GPA
    3.20
    Program length
    24 months

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale
    • Minimum prerequisite GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GPA of 3.2 or higher in prerequisite courses
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 24-month program
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 6, 2015, next review April 2029 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Mercyhurst University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Mercyhurst University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Misericordia University

    Dallas, PA · MS · 25 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.20
    Program length
    25 months
    Class size
    25 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): class size
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 10, 2018, next review October 2032 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): closed for a period since first accredited

    Official program site for Misericordia University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Misericordia University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Penn State University

    Hershey, PA · MPAS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.82 overall / 3.80 scienceClass of 2028
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    500 hourshealthcare experience, paid or volunteer · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    5,242 hourshealthcare · Class of 2028
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    30 students
    GRE
    Required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    100%Class of 2025

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall cumulative GPA, range 3.36 to 4.0
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall science GPA, range 3.37 to 4.0
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): CASPA-calculated overall cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): CASPA-calculated overall science GPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum prior to matriculation
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average healthcare hours, range 725 to 20,000
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): enrolling 30 students each May
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): completion of the GRE with no minimum score, MCAT, PCAT or DAT accepted instead
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2025 first-time pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 6, 2013, next review October 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Penn State University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Penn State University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Williamsport, PA · MS

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required healthcare experience hours
    500 hoursprior experience hours including 16 hours of PA shadowing · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience · includes shadowing or observation
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum prerequisite GPA
    3.00
    Class size
    30 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, program length, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum prerequisite GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): prerequisite science GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum documented in CASPA
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students accepted each application cycle
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not require the GRE, MCAT, PA-CAT or a personal interview for direct entry into the program
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1996, next review October 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Pennsylvania College of Technology (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Pennsylvania College of Technology (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Philadelphia, PA · MS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Reported accepted GPA
    3.84 overall2025 entering class · average or median not stated
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    200 hourspatient care and healthcare hours · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    110 studentsARC-PA approved maximum, both campuses (Philadelphia and Georgia)

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Reported accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative undergraduate GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): undergraduate cumulative GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): undergraduate science GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum documented
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 15 months classroom and laboratory, 12 months clinical preceptorships
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size as approved by ARC-PA, both campuses
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1998, next review January 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): includes a distant campus

    Official program site for Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Saint Francis University

    Loretto, PA

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Saint Francis University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Saint Francis University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Saint Joseph’s University

    Philadelphia, PA · MSPAS · 24 months

    Accreditation Probation

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required patient care hours
    350 hoursdirect patient contact experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    24 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is not required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 7, 2020, next review April 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): a focused visit may precede the next review; closed for a period since first accredited

    Official program site for Saint Joseph’s University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Saint Joseph’s University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Salus University (formerly Pennsylvania College of Optometry)

    Elkins Park, PA · MMS

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.81 overall / 3.77 scienceClass of 2027
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    300 hoursdirect patient care experience, volunteer or employment
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Class size
    50 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, program length, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean overall GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA to be eligible
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA to be eligible
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 8, 2007, next review April 2034 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Salus University (formerly Pennsylvania College of Optometry) (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Seton Hill University

    Greensburg, PA · MS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required patient care hours
    300 hourshealth care experience with direct patient contact
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.20
    Program length
    27 months
    GRE
    Not required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    97%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum CASPA evaluated overall GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum GPA for all science courses
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is not required
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time pass rate of graduates
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1997, next review April 2034 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Seton Hill University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Seton Hill University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Slippery Rock University

    Slippery Rock, PA · MS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.25
    Required healthcare experience hours
    600 hourshealth care experience or patient care experience, within the last five years · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.25
    Program length
    24 months

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Slippery Rock University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Slippery Rock University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine

    Philadelphia, PA · MMS

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    400 hoursdirect hands-on patient contact experience, volunteer or paid
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Class size
    35 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
    GRE
    Optional

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, PANCE pass rate.

    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum to be considered for an interview
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE or MCAT scores are optional
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 12, 2016, next review April 2030 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Thiel College

    Greenville, PA · MS · 27 months

    Accreditation Probation

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    27 months

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Thiel College (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Thiel College (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Thomas Jefferson University, Center City Campus

    Pennsylvania · MS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    27 months

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Thomas Jefferson University, Center City Campus (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Thomas Jefferson University, East Falls Campus

    Pennsylvania · 25 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    25 months
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    89%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, GRE policy.

    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time taker composite pass rate for East Falls and New Jersey
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1996, next review January 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): includes a distant campus

    Official program site for Thomas Jefferson University, East Falls Campus (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh, PA · MS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect, hands-on patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    59 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA in all college level coursework
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Duration 2 years (6 terms, including 2 summer terms)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): available seats
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE General Test is not required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 10, 2009, next review April 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Pittsburgh (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Pittsburgh (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Pittsburgh - Hybrid Program

    Pittsburgh, PA · MS · 24 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect, hands-on patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    100 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA in all college level coursework
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Duration 2 years (6 terms, including 2 summer terms)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE General Test is not required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 24, 2022, next review January 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Pittsburgh - Hybrid Program (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Pittsburgh - Hybrid Program (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • West Chester University

    West Chester, PA · MS · 26 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    400 hoursdirect patient care
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    26 months

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for West Chester University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for West Chester University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Widener University

    Chester, PA · MSPAS · 27 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient or client care, employment or volunteer
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA at the time of application
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall science GPA at the time of application
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average time to completion
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is not required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 1, 2024, next review January 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Widener University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Bryant University

    Smithfield, RI · MS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.72 overall / 3.63 BCPClass of 2028 · BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    2,000 hoursdirect patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    4,965 hoursdirect patient care experience · Class of 2028
    Minimum BCP GPA
    3.00BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    48 studentsapproved maximum entering class (ARC-PA); the admissions text says 60 a year
    GRE
    Optional
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    94%Classes of 2022 to 2026 · five-year first-time average

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (BCP) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Average Biology, Chemistry, and Physics GPA, Admitted Class Profile
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall undergraduate GPA
    • Minimum BCP GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall Biology, Chemistry and Physics (BCP) GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum by the time of application submission
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Average direct patient care experience hours, Admitted Class Profile (Class of 2027 is 4,375)
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Maximum entering class size as approved by ARC-PA is 48 for the Classes of 2024 to 2026; the Class of 2028 profile shows 42 female and 6 male students; the admissions text says the program matriculates 60 students annually
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): strongly encouraged but not required, no minimum score
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): NCCPA Five Year First Time Taker Summary Report dated 08-12-2026: five-year first-time taker average pass rate for the program 94% (98% for the Class of 2026)
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 6, 2014, next review July 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Bryant University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Johnson & Wales University

    Rhode Island

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Johnson & Wales University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Johnson & Wales University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026 (no figures found on the pages reviewed).

  • Charleston Southern University

    North Charleston, SC · MMS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hoursdirect patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA at the time of application
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA at the time of application
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not require the GRE or any other standardized test
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 9, 2017, next review April 2032 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Charleston Southern University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Charleston Southern University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Medical University of South Carolina

    Charleston, SC · MS

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    1,000 hourspatient care experience
    See more details
    Class size
    97 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
    GRE
    Not required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    92%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Recommended patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): competitive applicants have 1,000 hours or more
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): standardized testing is not required and scores should not be submitted
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time test taker average
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1995, next review January 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Medical University of South Carolina (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Medical University of South Carolina (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • North Greenville University

    Tigerville, SC · MMS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Reported accepted GPA
    3.78 overallClass of 2027 · average or median not stated
    Minimum GPA
    3.30
    Required patient care hours
    No minimum hoursstated by the school · paid health care experience has no minimum
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Reported hours of accepted students
    4,500 hourspaid healthcare · Class of 2027 · average or median not stated
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    30 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Reported accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): undergraduate GPA shown in the "are my scores competitive" profile
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): CASPA calculated overall GPA of 3.3 or greater to be eligible for an interview
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): CASPA calculated overall science GPA to be eligible for an interview
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Reported hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): paid healthcare hours shown in the "are my scores competitive" profile
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students matriculated annually
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the NGU PA program does not require the GRE
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 8, 2016, next review October 2030 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for North Greenville University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for North Greenville University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Presbyterian College

    South Carolina · MPAS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required healthcare experience hours
    200 hourshealthcare experience in the past five years · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.20
    Program length
    24 months
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA on a 4.0 scale at the time of application
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science GPA on a 4.0 scale at the time of application
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 12 months didactic and 12 months clinical
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): take and submit the GRE to CASPA
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited June 21, 2019, next review October 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Presbyterian College (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of South Carolina, SOM

    Columbia, SC · MS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Reported accepted GPA
    3.78 overall / 3.77 scienceClass of 2028 · average or median not stated
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required healthcare experience hours
    500 hoursdocumented health care exposure · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Reported hours of accepted students
    3,070 hourshealth care exposure · Class of 2028 · average or median not stated
    Minimum prerequisite GPA
    3.20
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    30 studentsaccepted offers of admission
    GRE
    Required
    PANCE pass rate, first-time not stated
    100%Classes of 2023 to 2025 · school headline; first-time not stated

    Not found on the pages reviewed: minimum GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range.

    • Reported accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA of the class
    • Reported accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall science GPA of the class
    • Minimum prerequisite GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum prerequisite GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum by the time of CASPA submission, 2,000 or more preferred
    • Reported hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average health care exposure hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 27-month curriculum, didactic and clinical
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2028
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE scores are required for consideration
    • PANCE pass rate, first-time not stated (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): classes of 2023, 2024 and 2025 achieved a 100 percent PANCE pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 8, 2016, next review July 2031 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of South Carolina, SOM (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of South Carolina, SOM (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of South Dakota

    Vermillion, SD · MS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    24 months

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for University of South Dakota (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of South Dakota (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Bethel University

    Paris, TN · MS · 27 months

    Accreditation Probation

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    50 students
    GRE
    Required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    96%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA.

    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 12 months didactic followed by 15 months clinical
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program accepts 50 students who start in January each year
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): completion of the GRE with results received by CASPA
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): first-time PANCE pass rate stated by the program
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 7, 2008, next review April 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): a focused visit may precede the next review; closed for a period since first accredited

    Official program site for Bethel University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Bethel University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Lincoln Memorial University

    Harrogate, TN · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.57 overall / 3.51 scienceClass of 2028
    Minimum GPA
    2.80
    Required patient care hours
    150 hoursverifiable direct patient care · plus a separate 40 hours of PA shadowing
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    2.80
    Program length
    27 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average cumulative GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall and science grade point average of at least 2.8 required; most competitive students have at least 3.2
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall and science grade point average of at least 2.8 required
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum, completed by April 15, volunteer or paid
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is not required for admission
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 6, 2009, next review January 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Lincoln Memorial University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Lincoln Memorial University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Lincoln Memorial University-Knoxville

    Tennessee · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.61 overall / 3.51 sciencePA 2027 cohort at matriculation
    Minimum GPA
    2.80
    Required patient care hours
    No minimum hoursstated by the school · health care experience · separate shadowing requirement: 24 hours before an interview
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    2.80
    Program length
    27 months
    GRE
    Requiredno minimum score

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA required for application
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative science GPA required for application
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not require a minimum number of health care experience hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): student applicants are required to submit GRE scores taken within five years; there is no minimum score
    • Accreditation status, first accredited June 26, 2020, next review January 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Lincoln Memorial University-Knoxville (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Lincoln Memorial University-Knoxville (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Lipscomb University

    Nashville, TN · MPAS

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.88 overall / 3.85 sciencecohort entering Fall 2026
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    2,142 hourspatient care experience · cohort entering Fall 2026
    Minimum science GPA
    3.20
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, program length, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): CASPA-calculated minimum cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): CASPA-calculated minimum overall science GPA
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): patient care experience hours
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not require the GRE or PA-CAT
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited June 23, 2018, next review April 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Lipscomb University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Lipscomb University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Meharry Medical College

    Tennessee

    Accreditation Provisional

    This school's pages could not be read, so its figures are not verified. Use the official links below.

    Accepted GPA
    Not verified
    Minimum GPA
    Not verified
    Required patient care hours
    Not verified
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not verified
    See more details

    Not verified (the school's pages could not be read): accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Meharry Medical College (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked: not verified. This school's pages could not be read.

  • Middle Tennessee State University

    Tennessee · MS · 27 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    30 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Middle Tennessee State University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Middle Tennessee State University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Milligan University

    Tennessee · MSPAS · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.68 overall / 3.69 prerequisite coursesall matriculated students (no class year given)
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    300 hoursdocumented hours of direct patient care or observation experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience · includes shadowing or observation
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum prerequisite GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    26 students
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average cumulative undergraduate GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (prerequisite courses) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average prerequisite science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA for the baccalaureate degree
    • Minimum prerequisite GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum GPA for prerequisite science courses
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum students per cohort
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE with a minimum composite score of 289
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 9, 2017, next review July 2032 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Milligan University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Milligan University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • South College – Knoxville

    Tennessee · MHS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    2.75
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    27 months
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall cumulative GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE or PA-CAT completion is required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 7, 2007, next review October 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): includes a distant campus

    Official program site for South College – Knoxville (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for South College – Knoxville (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • South College – Nashville

    Tennessee · MHS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    2.75
    Required patient care hours
    No minimum hoursstated by the school · patient care experience is preferred, no minimum required
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    2.75
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    60 students
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall college GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students approved by ARC-PA for the class matriculating Fall 2027
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE or PA-CAT completion is required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited June 21, 2019, next review January 2034 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for South College – Nashville (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for South College – Nashville (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Trevecca Nazarene University

    Nashville, TN · MSM · 27 months

    Accreditation Probation

    Average accepted GPA
    3.77 overall / 3.68 sciencecohort of 2026
    Minimum GPA
    3.25
    Required patient care hours
    250 hoursdirect patient care
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.25
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    50 students
    GRE
    Not required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    100%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): undergraduate cumulative GPA average, range 3.37 to 4.0
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall science GPA average, range 3.27 to 4.0
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum undergraduate GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum at the time of submission of the application
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 15-month didactic and 12-month clinical phases
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): approved cohort size
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not require the GRE or the PA-CAT
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): first-time PANCE pass rate maintained over the past five years
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1978, next review April 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): a focused visit may precede the next review

    Official program site for Trevecca Nazarene University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Trevecca Nazarene University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Memphis)

    Memphis, TN · MMS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    No minimum hoursstated by the school · direct patient care
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    30 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum CASPA overall GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum CASPA science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not require a minimum amount of direct care hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students accepted each year
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not require the GRE
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 6, 2013, next review April 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Memphis) (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Memphis) (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Army Medical Center of Excellence

    Texas

    Accreditation Probation

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Class size
    80 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1996, next review October 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): a focused visit may precede the next review

    Official program site for Army Medical Center of Excellence (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Army Medical Center of Excellence (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Austin College

    Sherman, TX · MMS · 24 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Average accepted GPA
    3.68 overall / 3.59 scienceClass of 2028
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    2,523 hourspatient care experience · Class of 2028
    Program length
    24 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, minimum science GPA, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean entering class overall GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean entering class overall science GPA
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean entering class hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 24-month plan of study
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE scores, CASPer and the pre-admission content test are not required
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 23, 2023, next review July 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Austin College (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Austin College (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Baylor College of Medicine

    Houston, TX · MS · 30 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.70 overallentering class (no class year given)
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.20
    Program length
    30 months
    Class size
    40 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean GPA of the entering class, range 3.2 to 4.0
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall science GPA
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 13-month didactic phase and 17-month experiential phase
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): individuals offered positions each year
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited February 1, 1973, next review July 2029 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Baylor College of Medicine (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Baylor College of Medicine (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Baylor University-Waco

    Waco, TX · MPAS · 24 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    500 hoursdirect healthcare experience, paid or volunteer, in the U.S. · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall science GPA, required beginning with the cohort entering Fall 2027
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): two-year Physician Assistant Studies program
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): completion of the GRE within the last five years
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited June 28, 2025, next review TBD (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Baylor University-Waco (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Baylor University-Waco (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Franklin Pierce University, Hybrid Program-Round Rock

    Texas · MPAS · 24 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.20
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    48 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Franklin Pierce University, Hybrid Program-Round Rock (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Franklin Pierce University, Hybrid Program-Round Rock (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Hardin-Simmons University

    Texas · MPA · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    No minimum hoursstated by the school · patient care or health-related experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    GRE
    Not required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    97%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA minimum as calculated by CASPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall science GPA minimum as calculated by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not require a minimum number of hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): as of the 2024-2025 admission cycle the program no longer requires the GRE
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time taker average pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 9, 2017, next review January 2032 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Hardin-Simmons University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Hardin-Simmons University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Sam Houston State University

    Texas

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Sam Houston State University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026 (no figures found on the pages reviewed).

  • South University, Austin

    Texas · MS · 27 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Recommended BCP GPA
    3.00school says applicants should have · recommended, not a stated cutoff · BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
    Program length
    27 months
    GRE
    Required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    100%Class of 2026

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA as calculated by CASPA, including undergraduate, postbaccalaureate and graduate coursework
    • Recommended BCP GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Biology-Chemistry-Physics (BCP) science GPA of 3.0 as calculated by CASPA, applicants should have
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): although clinical experience is not required, preference is given to applicants who have direct patient care experience
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): official GRE General Test scores are required
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2026 first-time pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 24, 2022, next review April 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for South University, Austin (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Tarleton State University

    Stephenville, TX · MMSc · 27 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    500 hourshealthcare and/or patient care experience in a healthcare setting · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    27 months

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall, prerequisite and last-60-hour GPA must each meet or exceed 3.0
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum at the time of application submission
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 20, 2025, next review TBD (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Tarleton State University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Tarleton State University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

    Texas · MPAS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    72 students
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): up to 72 students matriculate each May
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): official GRE scores are part of the application
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1999, next review January 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Southwestern School of Health Professions

    Dallas, TX · MPAS · 30 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    No minimum hoursstated by the school · patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    30 months
    Class size
    60 students
    GRE
    Required
    PANCE pass rate, first-time not stated
    97%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): required minimum GPA in science and overall
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): required minimum GPA in science
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not require a minimum number of hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum cohort size
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): completed application including GRE scores
    • PANCE pass rate, first-time not stated (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students passing the PANCE on the first attempt for the past five years
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited November 1, 1973, next review January 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Southwestern School of Health Professions (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Southwestern School of Health Professions (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

    Belton, TX · MSPA

    Accreditation Continued

    Reported accepted GPA
    3.82 overall / 3.81 scienceClass of 2028 · average or median not stated
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Reported hours of accepted students
    2,980 hourshealthcare experience · Class of 2028 · average or median not stated
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, program length, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Reported accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA
    • Reported accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Reported hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): healthcare experience hours
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE and PA-CAT are not required nor considered
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 26, 2020, next review July 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of North Texas HS Center Ft Worth

    Fort Worth, TX · MPAS · 30 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    30 months
    Class size
    75 students
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): prior experience in a health care setting is not required
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): candidates accepted into each cohort annually
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE scores must be received by CASPA by the deadline
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1997, next review October 2034 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of North Texas HS Center Ft Worth (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of North Texas HS Center Ft Worth (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    Texas · MPAS

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Class size
    100 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, program length, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA of at least 3.0
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall science GPA at least 3.0
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program has been approved to accept up to 100 students
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1999, next review October 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Texas – HS Center at San Antonio

    Texas · MPAS

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, program length, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall science GPA
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): official GRE scores up to five years old, no minimum score
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 2000, next review April 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): includes a distant campus

    Official program site for University of Texas – HS Center at San Antonio (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Texas – HS Center at San Antonio (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Texas – Medical Branch at Galveston

    Galveston, TX · MPAS · 26 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.70 overall / 3.63 sciencelast five years
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    1,995 hourspatient contact · most recent class
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    26 months
    Class size
    90 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative GPA of matriculants
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science GPA of matriculants
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean patient contact hours of the class
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): approximately 90 students each July
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited February 1, 1973, next review October 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Texas – Medical Branch at Galveston (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Texas – Medical Branch at Galveston (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • West Coast University - Texas

    Richardson, TX · MPA · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    No minimum hoursstated by the school · healthcare experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    24 months
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    96%Class of 2025

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, GRE policy.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): documented prior cumulative GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): a minimum number of healthcare experience hours is not required for admittance
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2025 first-time pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited June 25, 2021, next review April 2036 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for West Coast University - Texas (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

    Provo, UT · MMSc

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required patient care hours
    250 hoursdirect patient contact experience documented in CASPA
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, program length, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum to be considered for an interview
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE aggregate verbal and quantitative of at least 290 and analytical writing of at least 3.5
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 6, 2015, next review January 2029 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Utah

    Salt Lake City, UT · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    2,000 hourshealth care experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    68 studentsARC-PA approved maximum, both campuses (44 + 24)
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall science GPA as calculated by CASPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum as of the August 1 application deadline
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): seven continuous semesters
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): total maximum entering class size, as approved by ARC-PA: 44 at Salt Lake City and 24 at St. George
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): UPAP does not require the GRE or other standardized test
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited November 1, 1972, next review April 2036 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): includes a distant campus

    Official program site for University of Utah (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Utah (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Utah Valley University

    Orem, UT · MPAS · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.57 overall / 3.57 scienceClasses of 2024 to 2027
    Minimum GPA
    2.80
    Required healthcare experience hours
    2,000 hourspatient care or health-related experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    6,236 hourspatient and healthcare · Classes of 2024 to 2027
    Hours range of accepted students
    2,446 to 44,712 hoursminimum to maximum patient and healthcare hours · patient and healthcare · Classes of 2024 to 2027
    Minimum science GPA
    2.80
    Program length
    28 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average cumulative GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative GPA as determined by CASPA to qualify for review, above 3.0 strongly encouraged
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science GPA to qualify for review
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average patient and healthcare hours
    • Hours range of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum to maximum patient and healthcare hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not require the GRE, PA-CAT or MCAT
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited June 25, 2021, next review July 2036 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Utah Valley University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Utah Valley University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Weber State University

    Ogden, UT · MPAS · 24 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    500 hourspaid clinical healthcare experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    20 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Weber State University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Weber State University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • ECPI University

    Virginia · MS · 24 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect hands-on patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    50 students

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for ECPI University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for ECPI University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Emory & Henry College

    Marion, VA · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hourshands-on direct patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum BCP GPA
    3.00BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
    Program length
    27 months
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative overall GPA for all undergraduate courses, calculated by CASPA
    • Minimum BCP GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative overall science and BCP GPA calculated by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum by the time of matriculation, 250 hours to apply
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 113 credit hours over seven semesters
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): official GRE scores must be submitted
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 9, 2017, next review October 2031 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Emory & Henry College (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Emory & Henry College (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • James Madison University

    Harrisonburg, VA · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Recommended GPA
    3.00most admitted students are above it · recommended, not a stated cutoff
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hoursdirect patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    36 students
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, PANCE pass rate.

    • Recommended GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): a 3.0 overall GPA is recommended
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum prior to matriculation
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students admitted annually
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is a requirement, waived only with a previously earned graduate degree
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1999, next review October 2026 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for James Madison University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for James Madison University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University

    Norfolk, VA · MPA · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.59 overallClass of 2028
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Hours range of accepted students
    2,000 to 4,000 hourstotal healthcare experience hours earned by applicants who were competitive and gained admission · total healthcare experience · last three cycles
    Program length
    28 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours, accepted students' GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative GPA of matriculated students
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): qualifying GPA minimum on a 4.0 scale
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): although not required to apply, it is desirable and rewarded
    • Hours range of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): total healthcare experience hours earned by applicants who were competitive and gained admission
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the 28-month program
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE and MCAT are not required to apply
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1998, next review July 2036 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Mary Baldwin University (Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences)

    Staunton, VA · MSPA · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    40 students
    GRE
    Required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    99%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): recommended but not required
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 15 months of instruction followed by a 12-month clinical phase
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program anticipates a class size of 40 students
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): official GRE scores submitted with the application, no minimum score
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): five-year first-time taker average pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 11, 2015, next review January 2030 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Mary Baldwin University (Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences) (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Mary Baldwin University (Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences) (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Radford University

    Roanoke, VA · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Reported accepted GPA
    3.50 overallaccepted applicants, no class year given · school says 'about 3.5' · average or median not stated
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    1,000 hourshealthcare experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    42 students
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, PANCE pass rate.

    • Reported accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the average GPA of accepted applicants is about 3.5
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate work
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): required before matriculation, paid, volunteer or as a student
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): new students enrolled each year
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is not required
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1997, next review April 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Radford University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Radford University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Randolph-Macon College

    Virginia · 24 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    40 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): two phases, preclinical and clinical, lasting 12 months each
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • Accreditation status, first accredited June 25, 2022, next review April 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Randolph-Macon College (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Randolph-Macon College (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Shenandoah University

    Virginia · MS · 30 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.83 overall / 3.77 sciencestudents admitted in the 2025-2026 cycle
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    2,588 hourspatient care experience · students admitted in the 2025-2026 cycle
    Minimum science GPA
    3.20
    Program length
    30 months
    Class size
    60 students
    GRE
    Not required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    96%

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative undergraduate GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA for application
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall science GPA for application
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not require healthcare experience
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): patient care experience hours
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 42 for the Winchester site and 18 for the Loudoun site
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program does not require the GRE, MCAT, PA-CAT or any other entrance exam
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall pass rate for all years for first-time takers
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited August 1, 2001, next review April 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): includes a distant campus

    Official program site for Shenandoah University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Shenandoah University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • South University, Richmond

    Virginia · MS · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    None requiredstated by the school
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Recommended BCP GPA
    3.00school says applicants should have · recommended, not a stated cutoff · BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
    Program length
    27 months
    GRE
    Required
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    94%Class of 2025

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA as calculated by CASPA, including undergraduate, postbaccalaureate and graduate coursework
    • Recommended BCP GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Biology-Chemistry-Physics (BCP) science GPA of 3.0 as calculated by CASPA, applicants should have
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): although clinical experience is not required, preference is given to applicants who have direct patient care experience
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the entire 27-month program (174 credit hours)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): official GRE General Test scores are required
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class of 2025 first-time pass rate
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 8, 2016, next review April 2031 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for South University, Richmond (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for South University, Richmond (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Lynchburg

    Lynchburg, VA · MPAM · 27 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient care
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    27 months
    Class size
    40 students
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA for all courses
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum prior to matriculation
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum full-time students in the cohort for 2028
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): official GRE scores submitted to CASPA
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 6, 2015, next review January 2029 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Lynchburg (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Northwest University

    Washington

    Accreditation Provisional

    This school's pages could not be read, so its figures are not verified. Use the official links below.

    Accepted GPA
    Not verified
    Minimum GPA
    Not verified
    Required patient care hours
    Not verified
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not verified
    See more details

    Not verified (the school's pages could not be read): accepted GPA, minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Northwest University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked: not verified. This school's pages could not be read.

  • University of Washington

    Seattle, WA · MCHS · 27 months

    Accreditation Probation

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.003.2 is recommended
    Required patient care hours
    2,000 hourspaid, direct, hands-on clinical patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    27 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): MEDEX is not requiring GRE scores
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited February 1, 1973, next review October 2026 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): includes a distant campus; a focused visit may precede the next review

    Official program site for University of Washington (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Washington (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Concord University

    Athens, WV · MPAS · 28 months

    Accreditation Provisional

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    24 students
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 115 credits over seven semesters
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): first cohort matriculated in August 2025
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE score within the last five years
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 1, 2025, next review January 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Concord University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Marshall University

    Huntington, WV · MMS · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    30 students
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for Marshall University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Marshall University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Charleston

    Charleston, WV · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.63 overall / 3.52 sciencePA class graduating 2028
    Minimum GPA
    Not found
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    28 months

    Not found on the pages reviewed: minimum GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, class size, GRE policy, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average overall GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 7 contiguous semesters
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 8, 2012, next review January 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Charleston (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Charleston (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • West Liberty University

    West Virginia · MS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    Not found
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, required patient care hours, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    Official program site for West Liberty University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for West Liberty University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • West Virginia University

    Morgantown, WV

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.85 overall / 3.83 scienceclass profile page
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required healthcare experience hours
    80 hoursexperience in a clinical setting, paid or unpaid · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Class size
    25 studentsClass of 2028
    GRE
    Required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA, program length, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average CASPA cumulative undergraduate GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average CASPA science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Class Size 25 in the 2028 class profile
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE test scores are submitted
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 28, 2019, next review July 2034 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for West Virginia University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for West Virginia University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Carroll University

    Waukesha, WI · MS

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hourspatient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, program length, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): CASPA calculated cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): CASPA calculated science GPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): no longer required starting with the 2026-27 application cycle
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited September 4, 2010, next review July 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Carroll University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Carroll University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • Marquette University

    Milwaukee, WI · MPAS · 28 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Accepted GPA
    Not found
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required healthcare experience hours
    200 hourspatient contact and other health care experience · broader than direct patient care: the school counts this kind of experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Program length
    28 months
    Class size
    75 students
    GRE
    Optional
    PANCE first-time pass rate
    99%Class of 2025

    Not found on the pages reviewed: accepted GPA, recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, minimum science GPA.

    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA, calculated by CASPA
    • Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum, at the time of application; shadowing does not count
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students admitted per class
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE is optional for graduate applicants and seniors
    • PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): first-time takers, program pass rate (national 91%)
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1997, next review July 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for Marquette University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Marquette University (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Wisconsin – La Crosse

    La Crosse, WI · MS · 24 months

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.95 overall / 3.93 sciencematriculating May 2026
    Minimum GPA
    3.00
    Required patient care hours
    500 hoursdirect patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Average hours of accepted students
    1,650 hourspatient care experience · matriculating May 2026
    Minimum science GPA
    3.00
    Program length
    24 months
    Class size
    31 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' GPA range, accepted students' hours range, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean cumulative GPA, range 3.83 to 4.00
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean science GPA, range 3.73 to 4.00
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA as defined by CASPA
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum starting summer 2026
    • Average hours of accepted students (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): mean hours, range 560 to 5,680
    • Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): two years
    • Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the program no longer requires official GRE results
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1997, next review July 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)

    Official program site for University of Wisconsin – La Crosse (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Wisconsin – La Crosse (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

  • University of Wisconsin – Madison

    Madison, WI · MPAS

    Accreditation Continued

    Average accepted GPA
    3.70 overall / 3.70 sciencemost recently admitted class
    Minimum GPA
    3.20
    Required patient care hours
    1,000 hoursdirect patient care experience
    Recommended patient care hours
    Not found
    See more details
    Minimum science GPA
    3.20
    GRE
    Not required

    Not found on the pages reviewed: recommended patient care hours, accepted students' hours and GPA range, program length, class size, PANCE pass rate.

    • Average accepted GPA (overall) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average cumulative GPA
    • Average accepted GPA (science) (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): average science GPA
    • Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA on a 4.00 scale
    • Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA on a 4.00 scale
    • Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
    • GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the PA program does not require GRE scores
    • Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
    • Accreditation status, first accredited March 1, 1977, next review October 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): includes a distant campus

    Official program site for University of Wisconsin – Madison (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Wisconsin – Madison (opens in a new tab)

    Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

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    Her Highness :-*Local Guide · 8 months ago
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    adri mcelwaina year ago
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    Ryleigh Reyes3 years ago
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    Chloe McDaniel11 months ago
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    Lila Saundersa year ago
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    Bridger Petty3 months ago
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    jasmin reddy2 years ago
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    Prabhjot Gilla month ago
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    Adryn Martina month ago
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    Janee Quailesa year ago
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    Addison Davis11 months ago
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    Natalie5 months ago
  • 5 out of 5 starsGoogle
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    Sonya Amirzehnia year ago
  • 5 out of 5 starsGoogle
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    Danial Naqvi10 months ago
  • 5 out of 5 starsGoogle
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    Lauren MaringolaCCMA Graduate · 8 months ago
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    Brianna M.
  • 4 out of 5 starsGoogle
    I earned my CCMA certificate with HCC by taking their CCMA class. The class itself contains extremely useful information that is that is not only practically applicable to working as a CCMA but absolutely necessary. I've kept lots of notes from this course that I will definitely use on the job as a CCMA. While the course content is interesting, applicable, and thorough, I did notice that it does not closely match the content of the CCMA exam. The CCMA exam covers coding\/billing content, but this is not covered in the class! Additionally, the course material is highly saturated with anatomy and physiology content (including some cell biology), but the exam hardly covers this material! You can imagine why I was frustrated to find that all my hours and hours of studying this material did not pay off in the exam. I questioned whether I should have purchased a different course for this reason, but I decided I was content with HCC; the HCC course covers material that is nonetheless necessary for working in the real world as a CCMA. Despite my qualms with the discrepancy between course content and exam content, I still believe the course content is absolutely worth learning because it more accurately represents what you need to know as a CCMA. Besides, I was still able to pass the exam on the first try. Other thoughts: the instructors are very quick to respond to questions via email. Because there is SO much content included in this course, I would recommend prioritizing the iCEV modules; I found them the most detailed and helpful.
    Grace Hendrixa year ago
  • 5 out of 5 starsGoogle
    I loved HealthCareer Certs and I believe it is the perfect course to getting your Medical Assistant certification and even license in some states! They take care of you! They were able to connect me with an externship and had streamlined the process for studying and getting my externship. The content was very thorough and I learned a lot. Just a few critiques that could really push them to the next level. Focus on coding and billing!!! The exam covers this heavily and it is needed. Also maybe focus on specific content relevant to the exam from past students as that is heavily important. For anyone wondering if this is worth the money let me save you some time and tell you, yes it is!
    Pavan Pervaje8 months ago
  • 5 out of 5 starsGoogle
    I completed the CCMA program through Health Career Certs, and the course prepared me extremely well for the NHA exam. It was awesome because I have a full-time job and I am also a full-time student, so I was able to complete the course online at my own pace. I felt confident and well-equipped thanks to the curriculum. The instructions were always available and willing to help with the course material and anything else I needed. Their support and guidance made all the difference. I passed the exam with flying colors. Can't recommend this course enough! Thank you HCC!
    Rachel GuttmanLocal Guide · 11 months ago
  • 5 out of 5 starsGoogle
    I completed the CPT program through Health Career Certs, and it prepared me very well for the NHA exam. I felt confident and well-equipped thanks to the curriculum. One piece of advice: I highly recommend making connections and researching early to see if local hospitals or facilities will allow you to complete your externship there while still working through the program. The process of starting an externship after passing the exam can take some time, so planning ahead can really help. Overall, a great program!
    Logan Amayaa year ago
  • 5 out of 5 starsGoogle
    Great program! I learned so much and it really prepared me for the NHA CMA exam. Great for people that need flexibility when going back to school. I would highly recommend for anyone who is self motivated. The instructors are very quick to help and respond when you need help or don\u2019t understand the content. Overall I had a great experience with HealthCareerCerts and recommend it to anyone looking to be a Certified Medical Assistant. :)
    Kate Zarlingo3 weeks ago
  • 5 out of 5 starsGoogle
    HealthCareer Certs has great lessons that are easy to follow and retain. The instructors are also very kind and respond in a timely manner. Thanks to their curriculum, I easily passed the CCMA Exam with a score of 419! I highly recommend taking their course to prepare for the exam. Furthermore, they helped edit my resume and provided plenty of resources for finding externships and work after obtaining my certificate.
    Akshaya Saravana10 months ago
  • 5 out of 5 starsGoogle
    I recently just passed the CCMA national exam and I couldn't have done it without the course or the instructor, who was such a great person in helping me with all my material and overall career questions. As someone who works when she can and studies full-time at a university, I appreciated the fact that the course was self-paced. Overall, it was a great experience with many tools and resources to succeed!
    Kelle Coronado Orozco2 years ago
  • 5 out of 5 starsGoogle
    HealthCareerCerts was an amazing online course that helped me get my MA certification. The practice tests they provide, and the guidance with all the modules really helped me understand the material and prepare me for the test. The instructors were very quick with responding and they were patient with every question. I am so glad I picked them to get certified. Definitely recommend!
    Roya Altana week ago
  • 5 out of 5 starsGoogle
    NHA opened a new world of possibilities while studying and preparing for my medical career.The staff is always available and quick to communicate and study materials are amazingly comprehensive. I was more than prepared on test day for the CCMA certification with NHA and passed with above average marks on the exam. I look forward to a great future for all of us! Debi
    Tiger DivaEdited 11 months ago
  • 5 out of 5 starsGoogle
    Health Career Certs was instrumental in helping me become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. The instructors were incredibly supportive and always available to help with the course material. Their guidance and exam prep tips made a huge difference in my confidence and success. I highly recommend this program to anyone pursuing a healthcare career.
    Alex Hoggea year ago
  • 5 out of 5 starsGoogle
    I am proud to say I am a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant thanks to HealthCareer Certs. The instructor has been amazing in supporting me in my journey toward becoming a CCMA. The entire course was straight forward and easy to navigate through. I highly recommend this course for anyone wanting to become a medical assistant!
    Alex Kima year ago
  • 5 out of 5 starsGoogle
    I\u2019m so grateful I found HealthCareer Certs! I started the course over the summer as a full-time student and have been able to learn at a fast and flexible pace. Just today I achieved my certification as a CCMA. Thank you HealthCareer Certs! I would recommend it to anyone looking to get certified!
    Amy Riumbau2 years ago
  • 5 out of 5 starsGoogle
    I had an excellent experience with HealthCareer Certs. The courses are well-structured, easy to follow, and very practical for anyone looking to advance in healthcare. Their externship process is comprehensive and the support staff is very responsive to answering questions
    Srikrishna Gurumurthy9 months ago
  • 5 out of 5 starsGoogle
    Health Career Certs was such a good decision for me. It was perfect as I could study on my own time. Teachers replied fast and truly cared about students. I passed my medical assistant exam the first time and felt totally prepared thanks to the course.
    Emma10 months ago
  • 5 out of 5 starsGoogle
    Great experience with HealthCareer Certs! The course let me complete it at my own pace, and led me to pass the NHA CCMA certification exam. the instructor was happy to help whenever I had questions, and gave great feedback on the assignments.
    Danielle Frugea year ago
  • 5 out of 5 starsGoogle
    The course's detailed modules included many study resources and practice quizzes that prepared me well for my NHA CPCT exam. I also liked the flexibility of the asynchronous format and being able to fit the course into my schedule.
    Ali Carl3 years ago
  • 5 out of 5 starsGoogle
    HealthCareer Certs helped prepare me for my NHA CCMA exam greatly! I passed with a high score. The teachers were very accommodating and understanding! I highly recommend enrolling in their courses to pursue health careers!
    Jada Baguyo5 months ago
  • 5 out of 5 starsGoogle
    HealthCareerCerts is an amazing platform! I was able to complete my CCMA certification at my own pace, I felt beyond prepared for the exam, and the clinical instructors are very kind and accessible!
    Julia Riofrio7 months ago
  • 5 out of 5 starsGoogle
    I felt very comfortable and learned a lot. I took NHA pharmacy technician course with HealthCareer Certs and passed both NHA ExCPT and PTCB exams, it prepared me for both of them.
    sahar seyedin2 years ago
  • 5 out of 5 starsGoogle
    I used the CPCT\/A course to get my certification and had a great experience! The staff was very helpful throughout the process and the course set me up to succeed on the exam!
    Luke Santiago10 months ago
  • 5 out of 5 starsGoogle
    The CCMA course prepared me for the exam, and the professors are so nice and personable. The resources within the course helped equip me with the knowledge I needed!
    Holly Newmana year ago
  • 5 out of 5 starsGoogle
    I had an amazing experience with this school and now I've completed my course and passed my test on my first time and now I am official
    Jennifer Johnson8 months ago
  • 5 out of 5 starsGoogle
    HealthCareer Certs easy flexible course. Really paired well with my busy college schedule! Highly recommend
    Ella Govera month ago
  • 5 out of 5 starsGoogle
    This course covers a lot of information and I was able to pass the certification exam with no trouble
    NB13a year ago
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