What is the difference between average GPA and minimum GPA?

The minimum GPA is the cutoff a program sets for applying. The accepted-class GPA is what admitted students actually had. Most accepted students are above the minimum, so use the accepted-class figure to judge how competitive a program is and the minimum to learn whether you can apply.

Are recommended hours the same as required hours?

No. Required hours are a condition of applying. Recommended hours are what a program suggests; you can still apply with fewer. The hours of admitted students are a third figure and are usually higher than both.

Which experience counts as patient care hours?

Each program decides this itself. Many accept paid or volunteer roles with hands-on patient contact, but the lists and the exclusions differ. Check the program's own list before you count your hours.

Why do some programs show "Not found" or "Not verified"?

Some schools do not publish a figure, publish it in a form we could not read, or block automated reading. "Not found on the pages reviewed" means the figure was not on the pages we read; "Not verified" means we could not read the school's pages. We leave the figure empty rather than guess, and neither label says the school has no requirement.

How current is the data?

The accreditor's list and the school pages were read on October 13, 2026. Each figure shows the class or cycle the school named and links to the page it came from. Requirements change every cycle, so confirm with the school.

Does a higher GPA or more hours guarantee admission?

No. Programs review applications as a whole, and the figures describe past classes only. Nothing on this page predicts an admission decision.

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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 321 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 5 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.

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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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$920 per credit hourfees not included · per credit hour, 2026-2027 (116 credits) · Tuition rate; general fee ($350 x 7 semesters) and clinical fee ($1,690 x 7 semesters) are separate
$121,000 for the whole programfees included · entire program, 2026-2027 estimate · Total program cost: tuition $106,720 plus general and clinical fees
Year or cohort: 2026-2027 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
88%Class of 2024 · 44 of 50 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
April 1, 2027 upcoming2026-27 admissions cycle · applications opened April 30, 2026 · Late application deadline April 1, 2027 (CASPA verified, if seats remain); the priority deadline of June 30, 2026 has passed
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.
- 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
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Latest completed class on the table; Classes of 2026 and 2027 are TBD
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Late application deadline April 1, 2027 (CASPA verified, if seats remain); the priority deadline of June 30, 2026 has passed
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 35 of 35 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
97.2%Class of 2025 · 35 of 36 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA on all undergraduate and graduate coursework
- Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA
- Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE scores are required
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 7/07/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 Samford University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Samford University (opens in a new tab)
Last checked Oct 13, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
96% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 53 of 55 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
97%Class of 2025 · 57 of 59 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 4/09/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
98% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 56 of 57 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Every Mayeach year (admitted students enter the following May) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearcycle runs April 25 to October 1 each year; CASPA completed, submitted and verified by October 1 · the school page does not name the year · Application cycle runs April 25 to October 1 each year; the page does not name the year
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 1/22/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Students enter the following May; the year is not named
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Application cycle runs April 25 to October 1 each year; the page does not name the year
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$124,378 for the whole programfees not included · entire program, Class of 2028 (3 years) · Tuition only; student technology fee and medical equipment and lab fee are separate
$129,587 for the whole programfees included · entire program, Class of 2028 · Estimated institutional cost: tuition plus technology fee and medical equipment and lab fee
Year or cohort: Class of 2028 (residential PA, Arizona) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
92% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 86 of 93 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
94%Class of 2025 · 94 of 100 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every julyeach year (the program begins in July) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearCASPA by September 1; secondary application by October 1; rolling admissions · the school page does not name the year · CASPA by Sept. 1, secondary application by Oct. 1; rolling admissions
Minimum science GPA
3.00
Program length
26 months
Class size
100 studentsclass size
GRE
Not required
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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 3/25/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The program begins in July; the year is not named
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA by Sept. 1, secondary application by Oct. 1; rolling admissions
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$102,000 for the whole programfees not included · entire program, effective July 2026 (about $8,500 per session) · Tuition; billable fees ($7,755) are separate
Year or cohort: effective July 2026 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Rolling admissionsRolling admissions, applications accepted year-round
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.
- 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
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Rolling admissions, applications accepted year-round
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$28,420 per yearfees not included · 1st year PA (9 months), 2026-2027 · Tuition only; Phoenix technology/university fee ($2,322) and lab fee ($400) are separate
$42,216 per yearfees not included · 2nd year PA (12 months), 2026-2027 · Tuition only; fees ($2,322 and $232) are separate
$28,006 per yearfees not included · 3rd year PA (7 months), 2026-2027 · Tuition only; fees ($1,161 and $231) are separate
Year or cohort: 2026-2027 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Every augusteach year (class matriculates in August) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Rolling admissionsInterview invitations on a rolling basis; no deadline date found
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): cumulative GPA as calculated by CASPA
- Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum accrued at the time of application submission
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The class matriculates in August; applications open in April
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Interview invitations on a rolling basis; no deadline date found
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 15 of 15 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearSeptember 1 (verified by CASPA); rolling review from June · the school page does not name the year · Applications verified by CASPA by September 1; faculty review on a rolling basis
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 9/16/2026 (Goodyear program): first-time takers, Class of 2026 (15 takers; the Class of 2025 rate was 41%, 18 of 44) (national 94%)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Applications verified by CASPA by September 1; faculty review on a rolling basis
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
96% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 77 of 80 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
90%Class of 2026 · 81 of 90 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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
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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 7/30/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · national 94%
Graduation rate
95%Class of 2025 · 57 of 60 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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 16, 2026): NCCPA table on the program's accreditation page: first-time takers, Class of 2026: 33 of 33 (national 94%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
91% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 29 of 32 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
95.9%all graduates since the program began in 2005, as of December 2025 · Overall graduation rate for every class since 2005 (cumulative, as the page states; not a single class)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Rolling admissionsRolling admissions; CASPA opens in April, interviews start in July
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.
- 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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 3/31/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): 614 graduates; overall attrition rate 4.1%
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Rolling admissions; CASPA opens in April, interviews start in July
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2026
Graduation rate
97.5%Class of 2025 · 39 of 40 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA five-year first-time summary (UAMS): Class of 2026 (33 first-time takers); Class of 2025 was 97%
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$48,682 per yearfees not included · year 1 (2026-27) for the Class of 2028 · Tuition only; technology fee and medical equipment and lab fee are separate lines
$137,574 for the whole programfees included · entire program, Class of 2028 (3 years) · Estimated total institutional charges (tuition and institutional fees); other expenses are listed separately
Year or cohort: Class of 2028 (entering 2026-27); the page header says 2025-26 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
96% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 48 of 50 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): October 1, 2026 (2026-27 cycle (Class of 2029)) · Rolling admissions; the next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 10/14/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Rolling admissions; the next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$20,073 per termfees not included · per semester (3 semesters a year) · Tuition only; general fee ($365) and PA program fee ($1,750) per semester are separate
$133,128 for the whole programfees included · entire program, estimated · Total program tuition and fees (two years of $66,564)
Year or cohort: Fall 2026 - Summer 2027 estimate · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91%
Graduation rate
100%Class of 2025 · 30 of 30 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearJanuary 15 (Fall standard) · the school page does not name the year · Fall standard application deadline January 15, through CASPA
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
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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 1/22/2026: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 30 of 30 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Table lists three graduated classes; the page comments give 2023 and 2024 as 100%
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Fall standard application deadline January 15, through CASPA
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
98% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91%
Graduation rate
92%Class of 2025 · 46 of 50 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
January 20282027-2028 admissions cycle (CASPA opens April 2027) · Next class.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): August 1, 2026 (2026 cycle (classes beginning January 2027)) · The next cycle's deadline is not yet posted; rolling admissions
Minimum science GPA
3.20
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.
- 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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 6/08/2026: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 45 of 46 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Classes for the 2027-2028 cycle begin January 2028; the current cycle's class begins January 2027 and its deadline has passed
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's deadline is not yet posted; rolling admissions
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$57,000 per yearfees not stated · first 12 months for new students, 2026-2027 estimate · Tuition line of the first-year budget; living costs and other items are separate lines
Year or cohort: 2026-2027 (first-year new students, 12 months) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
92.9%Class of 2025 · Graduates divided by (entering class size + students joining the cohort), as the program's table defines it
Program start
Every augusteach year (the program begins once a year, in August) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearSeptember 1 (verified by CASPA) · the school page does not name the year · Application materials received and verified by CASPA by September 1
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.
- 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
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Cohort 2025: 28 entering, 26 graduates (92.9%); 2024: 92.3%; 2023: 92.6%
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Annual cohort; the semester begins in August
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Application materials received and verified by CASPA by September 1
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
86% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91%
Graduation rate
97%Class of 2025 · 35 of 35 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template) · the program reports 97% because one student on leave rejoined the next class (comment on the table)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Rolling admissionsApplications reviewed on a rolling basis between May 1 and October 1
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.
- Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 16 months didactic
- GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): all of the university's graduate programs are GRE optional
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 5/08/2026: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 30 of 35 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Applications reviewed on a rolling basis between May 1 and October 1
- 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 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$131,831 for the whole programfees not stated · entire program ($18,833 each semester for seven semesters) · Total program tuition; includes most required textbooks and program and laboratory costs; parking, graduation, technology and campus engagement fees are separate
Year or cohort: 2026-2027 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
95% first-time test takersClass of 2024
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearSeptember 1 (priority for early interviews); rolling decisions · the school page does not name the year · CASPA plus the KGI supplemental by September 1 for priority consideration for early interviews; rolling admissions
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): program-stated first-time pass rate for the Class of 2024
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA plus the KGI supplemental by September 1 for priority consideration for early interviews; rolling admissions
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
95% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91%
Graduation rate
95.4%Class of 2025 · 62 of 65 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every septembereach year (classes begin annually in September) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA table published on the program's graduate-outcomes page: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 59 of 62 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Classes begin annually in September of the year following application
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 40 of 40 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
90.9%Class of 2025 · 40 of 44 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 1/12/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Entering sizes above 40 include students from a previous cohort
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
91.2%Class of 2025 · 31 of 34 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Classes of 2026 and 2027 not yet complete
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
92% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 35 of 38 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
91%Class of 2025 · 42 of 46 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 4/10/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 24 of 24 passed · national 95%
Graduation rate
96%Class of 2024 · 48 of 50 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
September 7, 20272026-2027 cycle (next cohort) · Next class.
Application deadline
January 15, 2027 upcoming2026-2027 cycle (cohort matriculating September 7, 2027) · applications opened April 30, 2026 · Cycle opened April 30, 2026 and closes January 15, 2027; applications submitted and verified through CASPA by that date
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 2/10/2026: first-time takers, Class of 2026: 24 of 24 (national 95%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Next cohort matriculates September 7, 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Cycle opened April 30, 2026 and closes January 15, 2027; applications submitted and verified through CASPA by that date
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$21,815 per termfees not included · per quarter, 2026-27; program is 9 quarters · Standard tuition per quarter; campus health and student activity fees are listed separately
Year or cohort: 2026-27 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 29 of 29 passed · national 92%
Graduation rate
93.55%Class of 2026 · 29 of 31 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
August 20272026-27 cycle (applications closed) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): July 15, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time (8:59 PM Pacific) (2026-27 cycle) · The timeline page lists only the 2026-27 cycle, which has closed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 5/13/2026 shown on the school's page (image): first-time takers, Class of 2026 (national 92%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): ARC-PA Student Graduation Rate table shown on the school's page (image)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Orientation and classes begin August 2027 for the 2026-27 admission cycle; the next cycle's start has not been published
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The timeline page lists only the 2026-27 cycle, which has closed
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
84% first-time or all takers not statedClass of 2025 · national 88%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE pass rate, first-time not stated (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): program-stated PANCE pass rate for the Class of 2025 with a national figure of 88% (the page does not say whether first-time or all takers)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
79% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 48 of 61 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
95.5%Class of 2025 · 63 of 64 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template) · the program publishes 95.5% for 2025, which differs from 63 of 64
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearAugust 1 (CASPA) · the school page does not name the year · CASPA application deadline August 1
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 4/06/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA application deadline August 1
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
81% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 46 of 57 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
92%Class of 2026 · 57 of 62 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every Augusteach year (classes begin in mid-to-late August) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearCASPA verified and supplemental application by September 1, 11:59PM EST; rolling interviews · 11:59 PM EST · the school page does not name the year · Application due September 1 at 11:59PM EST (8:59PM PST); rolling admissions; the page does not name the year
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 9/09/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Classes begin in mid-to-late August; the year is not named
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Application due September 1 at 11:59PM EST (8:59PM PST); rolling admissions; the page does not name the year
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$145,915 for the whole programfees not included · entire 27-month program, 7 semesters at the current semester rate · Tuition estimate; annual increases are not included; fees are listed separately on the page
Year or cohort: 27-month program estimate at the current semester rate (year not named) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 51 of 51 passed · national 93%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
January 2027January 2027 matriculation · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): August 1, 2026 (January 2027 matriculation cycle) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 5/27/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 93%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Matriculation January 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
80% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 35 of 44 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
92%Class of 2025 · 46 of 50 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
January 4, 2027next cohort · Next class.
Application deadline
Rolling admissionsRolling admissions; the cycle opens in late April and ends on the date listed in CASPA (no date on the page)
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 10/01/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Next start date January 4, 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Rolling admissions; the cycle opens in late April and ends on the date listed in CASPA (no date on the page)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
92% first-time test takersClass of 2024
Graduation rate
90.8%Class of 2024 · 89 of 98 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every Augusteach year (classes begin in August) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): November 1, 2026, 11:59 PM EST (2027 application (CASPA complete status))
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report row: July 2024 group, 89 first-time takers, 92% (five-year first-time average for the program 86%); the program page lists 93% for the same cohort
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Classes begin in August of each year; the year is not named
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): 2027 application closes November 1, 2026, 11:59 PM EST; CASPA must be in complete (not verified) status by then
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 92%
Graduation rate
85.71%Class of 2026 · 24 of 28 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
January 20272026 application cycle (cycle closed) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): September 1, 2026 (2026-2027 cycle (matriculation January 2027)) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted; rolling review
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 10/30/2025: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 29 of 29 (national 92%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Matriculation January 2027 for the 2026 cycle; a new class starts each January
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted; rolling review
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 30 of 31 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
97%Class of 2025 · 31 of 32 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
September 1, 2027 upcoming2027 admissions cycle (as the page words it) · 9:59 PM MST · Application submitted by 9:59 p.m. MST on September 1, 2027 and verified by CASPA by September 15, 2027; the 2026 cycle closed September 1, 2026
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 7/22/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Application submitted by 9:59 p.m. MST on September 1, 2027 and verified by CASPA by September 15, 2027; the 2026 cycle closed September 1, 2026
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$52,640 per termfees not included · year 1: 8 months of the 2026-2027 academic year · Tuition column of the cost-of-attendance sheet; books, equipment and insurance are separate lines
$11,280 per termfees not included · year 1: the following 4 months · Tuition column of the cost-of-attendance sheet
Year or cohort: 2026-2027 academic year (12 months), year 1 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 34 of 34 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
94.44%Class of 2025 · 34 of 36 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Rolling admissionsRolling admission; no deadline date matched
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 1/06/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The program page reports a 94.44% 2025 graduation rate
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Rolling admission; no deadline date matched
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
98%Class of 2025 · 43 of 44 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
81.5%Class of 2025 · 44 of 54 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): overall GPA of at least 3.20
- 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): seats available each year
- GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE or MCAT scores are not required
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1995, next review July 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 38 of 38 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
90.5%Class of 2025 · 38 of 42 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 4/22/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 37 of 38 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
92.5%Class of 2025 · 37 of 40 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 9/28/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 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 University of Bridgeport (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Bridgeport (opens in a new tab)
Last checked Oct 13, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$119,366 for the whole programfees included · entire 24-month program, cohort entering August 2026 · Total billed program cost: tuition ($107,016) plus lab fees ($12,000) and general and technical fees ($350)
$107,016 for the whole programfees not included · entire 24-month program, cohort entering August 2026 · Tuition only: 98 credits at $1,092 per credit
Year or cohort: cohort entering August 2026 (Class of 2028) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Every falleach year (program starts in the fall only) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Program starts in the fall only; the year is not named
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2026
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Rolling admissionsRolling admissions; apply as early as possible; no dated deadline posted
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, 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 16, 2026): School-stated 100% first-time pass rate for each class of 2019-2026
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Rolling admissions; apply as early as possible; no dated deadline posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$54,147 per yearfees not included · academic year, first and second years · Tuition only; student fees, books, room and board and other expenses are estimated separately
$18,049 per yearfees not included · academic year, third year · Tuition only; student fees and other expenses are estimated separately
Year or cohort: 2026-2027 academic year · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
100%Class of 2026 · 40 of 40 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every Augusteach year (a new class enters every August) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): September 1, 2026, 11:59 PM EST (2026-27 cycle) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- 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
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): A new class enters every August; the year is not named
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
98% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 57 of 58 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
92.42%Class of 2025 · 61 of 66 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearOctober 1 (CASPA verified) · the school page does not name the year · All materials, including a verified CASPA application, by October 1; the programs are summer-entry only
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 9/16/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): All materials, including a verified CASPA application, by October 1; the programs are summer-entry only
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
87% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 13 of 15 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
80%Class of 2025 · 16 of 20 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Fall 20272026-2027 CASPA cycle (opens September 2026) · Next class.
Application deadline
January 15, 2027 upcoming2026-2027 cycle (Fall 2027 cohort) · applications opened September 2026 · All items completed and CASPA verified by January 15, 2027
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 3/18/2026: first-time takers, Class of 2025 (the program's only class so far) (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Fall 2027 cohort
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): All items completed and CASPA verified by January 15, 2027
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$85,000 for the whole programfees not included · entire program, students entering May 2026 (2026-2028) · Tuition only; professional fees ($5,075) and matriculation fees ($2,100) are separate, total direct billable $92,175
Year or cohort: students entering May 2026 (2026-2028 budget) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
May 2026cohort entering May 2026 (latest listed; next cohort not published) · This class has already started.
Application deadline
Each yearSeptember 1 · the school page does not name the year · CASPA application verified by September 1 each year; cycle opens in April
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.
- 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
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Program starts in the Summer trimester; the latest cohort named is May 2026
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA application verified by September 1 each year; cycle opens in April
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$97,444.97 for the whole programfees included · seven semesters (estimated) · Tuition, institutional fees and PA program fees together; $13,920.71 per semester, $41,762.13 per year; living and other expenses are separate
Year or cohort: year not stated on the page · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
91% first-time test takersClass of 2025 (Miami Shores) · 69 of 76 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
99%Class of 2025 (Miami Shores) · 77 of 78 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every augusteach year (the program starts in August) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Rolling admissionsRolling admissions; no fixed deadline date found
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 6/04/2026, Miami Shores campus rows: first-time takers, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The program matriculates every August; the year is not named
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Rolling admissions; no fixed deadline date found
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$55,024 for the whole programin-state (resident) · fees included · entire program, Florida residents (90 credits at $611.38 per credit hour) · Total cost of tuition and fees for the program
$150,998 for the whole programout-of-state (non-resident) · fees included · entire program, out-of-state (90 credits at $1,677.75 per credit hour) · Total cost of tuition and fees for the program
Year or cohort: fixed rate per credit hour (90 credits) · In-state and out-of-state rates are listed separately by the school.
PANCE pass rate
89% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91%
Graduation rate
95%Class of 2025 · 19 of 20 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
August 2027next cycle (opens August 1, 2026) · Next class.
Application deadline
January 15, 2027 upcomingcycle opening August 1, 2026 (matriculation August 2027) · applications opened August 1, 2026 · Application deadline January 15, 2027 (verified CASPA applications)
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 6/29/2026: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 17 of 19 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Class of 2024 shows 21 graduates from 20 entering (a student joined the cohort)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Matriculation August 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Application deadline January 15, 2027 (verified CASPA applications)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$91,172.40 for the whole programin-state (resident) · fees included · entire program, resident, estimated tuition and fees · Estimated cost of program tuition and fees
$93,564.63 for the whole programout-of-state (non-resident) · fees included · entire program, non-resident, estimated tuition and fees · Estimated cost of program tuition and fees
Year or cohort: estimated cost of program (year not stated) · In-state and out-of-state rates are listed separately by the school.
PANCE pass rate
90% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91%
Graduation rate
88.9%Class of 2025 · 40 of 45 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
January 15, 2027 upcoming2026-27 cycle (classes begin August 2027) · Applications must be verified by CASPA by January 15, 2027
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 3/14/2026: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 36 of 40 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Applications must be verified by CASPA by January 15, 2027
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$77,831 for the whole programin-state (resident) · fees included · entire program, Florida resident, estimated total tuition and fees · Estimated total tuition and fees; the page describes a fixed rate of $9,333 per semester for seven semesters; a non-resident total is not shown
Year or cohort: year not stated · Only the resident rate is listed.
PANCE pass rate
95% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): October 1, 2026 (2026-27 cycle (CASPA opened May 1, 2026)) · The next cycle's deadline is not yet posted
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, 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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 9/29/2026: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 53 of 56 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's deadline is not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$22,910 per termfees not included · per full-time semester, 2026-2027 · Tuition only; books, university, lab and course fees are separate
$68,730 per yearfees not included · total annual tuition cost, 2026-2027 · Tuition only
Year or cohort: 2026-2027 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
89% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91%
Graduation rate
96%Class of 2025 · 28 of 30 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template) · the page reports 96% and 7% attrition for 2025, which does not equal 28 of 30
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearDecember 1 · the school page does not name the year · Application deadline December 1
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 4/13/2026 (Ruskin program): first-time takers, Class of 2025: 25 of 28 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Application deadline December 1
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearDecember 1 · the school page does not name the year · CASPA application deadline December 1
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.
- 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
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA application deadline December 1
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Every januaryeach year (January start; inaugural cohort began January 2026) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): January start; the inaugural cohort began in January 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 39 of 39 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
93.1%Class of 2025 · 54 of 58 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): October 1, 2026 (2026 cycle (CASPA opened April 30, 2026)) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 9/16/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 67 of 69 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
90.79%Class of 2025 · 69 of 76 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program length
27 months
Class size
76 students
GRE
Required
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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 1/16/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
96% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 45 of 47 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 10/01/2026 (Fort Myers): first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 39 of 39 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
72.2%Class of 2025 · 39 of 54 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 1/16/2026 (Jacksonville): first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 62 of 64 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 1/16/2026 (Orlando): first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
PANCE pass rate
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Graduation rate
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Program start
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Application deadline
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
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.
- Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 28 Months, in-person, full time
- Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): PA Medicine envisions enrolling 56 students per cohort
- Degree (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 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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Fall 2027Class 2029 cohort · Next class.
Application deadline
Rolling admissionsCohorts are filled on a rolling admission basis
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.
- Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
- Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative science GPA
- Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): maximum class size per year
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Class 2029 cohort matriculates Fall 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Cohorts are filled on a rolling admission basis
- Accreditation status, first accredited June 28, 2025, next review TBD (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
92%Class of 2026 · 55 of 60 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template) · the Class of 2024 shows 49 graduates from 48 entering because a student rejoined from an earlier class (per the program's comment)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearAugust 1 (all application materials complete in CASPA) · the school page does not name the year · CASPA cycle begins in April; all materials complete by August 1 each year for the January start
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.
- 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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA cycle begins in April; all materials complete by August 1 each year for the January start
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
96% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 44 of 46 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
92%Class of 2026 · 46 of 50 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearAugust 1 (all application materials complete in CASPA) · the school page does not name the year · All application materials complete in CASPA by August 1 each year for the January start
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.
- 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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 10/04/2026 (West Palm Beach): first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): All application materials complete in CASPA by August 1 each year for the January start
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
96% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 51 of 53 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearAugust 1 (CASPA and supplemental application) · the school page does not name the year · August 1 deadline for the CASPA and supplemental applications
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
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 16, 2026): NCCPA report (January 2026): first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): August 1 deadline for the CASPA and supplemental applications
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$116,340 for the whole programfees not included · entire 27-month program, 2026/2028 cohort · Program tuition total; program fees of $11,347 for the same cohort are listed separately
$16,620 per termfees not included · per semester, 2026/2028 cohort · Tuition per semester
Year or cohort: 2026/2028 cohort · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Every Augusteach year (late August of the matriculation year) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearCASPA verified by January 15 of the matriculation year; non-rolling · the school page does not name the year · CASPA verified deadline January 15 of the matriculation year; structured, non-rolling admissions
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.
- 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
- Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the GRE is not required
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Program starts in late August of the matriculation year
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA verified deadline January 15 of the matriculation year; structured, non-rolling admissions
- 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 University of Tampa (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Tampa (opens in a new tab)
Last checked Oct 13, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$109,500 for the whole programfees not included · entire program, 102 credit hours, cohort beginning fall 2026 · Total tuition; mandatory program fees ($5,000 total) are separate
Year or cohort: cohort beginning fall 2026 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Fall 20272027 cohort (CASPA for fall 2027 open through March 1, 2027) · Next class.
Application deadline
March 1, 2027 upcoming2027 cohort · Final deadline for complete, verified CASPA applications; decisions are made on a rolling basis
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.
- 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
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Fall 2027; the program says new cohorts matriculate in October
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Final deadline for complete, verified CASPA applications; decisions are made on a rolling basis
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$7,236 per termin-state (resident) · fees not included · per semester, 12 or more hours, in-state · Tuition only; mandatory fees of $675 per semester are separate
$15,384 per termout-of-state (non-resident) · fees not included · per semester, 12 or more hours, out-of-state · Tuition only; mandatory fees of $675 per semester are separate
Year or cohort: Fall 2026 - Summer 2027 · In-state and out-of-state rates are listed separately by the school.
PANCE pass rate
99% first-time test takersaverage over several years: five-year, first-time takers (years not stated on the page)
Graduation rate
91.67%Class of 2026 · 44 of 48 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
Minimum BCP GPA
3.00BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
Class size
50 studentsentering class size
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 16, 2026): school-stated five-year first-time pass rate
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$59,130 per yearfees not included · Class of 2029, first year (admitted 2027): Fall, Spring and Summer terms · Tuition only; technology ($150), activity ($225) and parking ($160) fees are separate
$56,856 per yearfees not included · Class of 2028, first year (admitted 2026) · Tuition only; same separate fees
Year or cohort: Class of 2029 first year (admitted 2027); tuition is fixed per cohort · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
August 2027class of 2029 (2026-27 CASPA cycle) · Next class.
Application deadline
Each yearApril 1 of the following year, rolling admissions · 11:59 PM EST · the school page does not name the year · CASPA opens late April and closes April 1 of the following year; rolling admissions
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.
- 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
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Classes commence August 2027 for the class of 2029 (planned cohort of 40); the page's cycle-opening date reads 2025
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA opens late April and closes April 1 of the following year; rolling admissions
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$15,500 per termfees not included · flat rate per semester (3 semesters in each of years 1 and 2, 1 in year 3) · Tuition only; university, college and program fees are separate lines
$110,057 for the whole programfees not included · entire program (8 semesters), tuition totals row · Tuition total; fee totals are listed separately
Year or cohort: cohort year not stated on the page · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
94% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 30 of 32 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
96.97%Class of 2025 · 32 of 33 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every januaryeach year (one class matriculates in January) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearSeptember 1 (CASPA-verified); no rolling admission · the school page does not name the year · Applications must be CASPA-verified by September 1; the program does not admit on a rolling basis
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 1/02/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): One class matriculates each January; the year is not named
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Applications must be CASPA-verified by September 1; the program does not admit on a rolling basis
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$53,100 per yearfees not included · 2026-27, year 1 (fall, spring and summer semesters at $17,700 each) · Tuition only; fees are listed as separate lines on the page
$130,014 for the whole programfees included · all 7 semesters, anticipated · Tuition and fees for the whole program (excludes other expenses)
Year or cohort: 2026-27 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
98% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 48 of 49 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
92.72%Class of 2025 · 51 of 55 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Fall 2028Class entering Fall 2028 (CASPA opens April 2027) · Next class.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): June 15, 2026, midnight EST (2026 cycle) · The program has not yet published the deadline for the cycle opening April 2027
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
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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 4/17/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): ARC-PA Student Graduation Rate template, program file dated 9-14-2026
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The class applying in the next cycle enters Fall 2028; the class matriculating August 2027 has already closed applications
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The program has not yet published the deadline for the cycle opening April 2027
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersClass of 2025
Graduation rate
98%Class of 2026 · 69 of 70 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
Minimum BCP GPA
2.90BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
Program length
28 months
GRE
Optional
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 16, 2026): NCCPA five-year first-time summary (Mercer, 8/2025): Class of 2025 (70 first-time takers)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
90%Class of 2025 · 36 of 40 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template) · the Class of 2024 shows 45 entering and 40 graduates but a published 89%, so rates are as published
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearAugust 1 · the school page does not name the year · Online CASPA application deadline August 1; students matriculate in June
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.
- 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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Online CASPA application deadline August 1; students matriculate in June
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
94% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 62 of 66 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
94.3%Class of 2026 · 66 of 70 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearJuly 15 (all application materials complete in CASPA) · the school page does not name the year · CASPA cycle begins in April; all materials complete by July 15 each year for the January start
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.
- 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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 9/28/2026 (Savannah): first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA cycle begins in April; all materials complete by July 15 each year for the January start
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
January 2027cohort starting January 2027 (CASPA deadline August 1, 2026) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): August 1, 2026, 11:59 PM EST (cohort starting January 2027) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- 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
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Orientation and classes begin January 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
89% first-time test takersaverage over several years: five-year first-time taker average pass rate
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
Class size
72 students
GRE
Required
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$102,000 for the whole programfees not included · entire program, effective July 2026 (about $8,500 per session) · Tuition; billable fees ($7,755) are separate
Year or cohort: effective July 2026 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
93% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91%
Graduation rate
97.6%Class of 2025 · 41 of 42 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Rolling admissionsRolling admissions, applications accepted year-round
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 4/17/2026: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 37 of 40 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Rolling admissions, applications accepted year-round
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$1,103 per credit hourfees not included · per credit hour, students matriculating January 2027 · Tuition only; student, lab, clinical education and other fees are separate lines
$116,918 for the whole programfees not included · entire 24-month program (first year $66,180, second year $50,738) · Total tuition; fees total about $3,257 more
Year or cohort: students matriculating January 2027 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
90% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91%
Graduation rate
100%Class of 2025 · 30 of 30 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
January 2027cohort matriculating January 2027 (2026 cycle, closed) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Each yearAugust 1 of each cycle · the school page does not name the year · Final CASPA submission deadline August 1 of each cycle
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 7/06/2026: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 27 of 30 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Cohort matriculates January 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Final CASPA submission deadline August 1 of each cycle
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
94% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 74 of 79 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 3/16/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
PANCE pass rate
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Graduation rate
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Program start
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Application deadline
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
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.
- 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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 36 of 36 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
100%Class of 2026 · 36 of 36 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every mayeach year (a single start date in late May or early June) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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
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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 6/22/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): A single start date in late May or early June each year
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
89% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 58 of 65 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 12/04/2025: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
93% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 26 of 28 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
87.5%Class of 2025 · 28 of 32 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 8/14/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91%
Graduation rate
90%Class of 2025 · 36 of 40 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearNovember 1 (completed and verified); rolling admissions · the school page does not name the year · November 1 deadline for completed and verified application documents; rolling admissions
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA table on the program's accreditation page: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 35 of 36 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): November 1 deadline for completed and verified application documents; rolling admissions
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 92%
Graduation rate
83.7%Class of 2025 · 36 of 43 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearDecember 1 · the school page does not name the year · Application deadline December 1
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA table on the program's PANCE page: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 36 of 36 (national 92%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Classes of 2026 and 2027 not yet filled in
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Application deadline December 1
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$50,750 per yearfees not stated · per academic year, Classes of 2027 and 2028 (three-trimester year) · Per-year tuition from the program page; fees are not described there
$101,500 for the whole programfees not stated · entire two-year program, Classes of 2027 and 2028 · Total tuition for both years
Year or cohort: Classes of 2027 and 2028 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 68 of 70 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
93.3%Class of 2026 · 70 of 75 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every mayeach year (first summer session, typically the second Monday in May) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearJuly 15; no rolling admission · the school page does not name the year · CASPA application by July 15 each year; no rolling admission
Program length
24 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.
- 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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 9/18/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Starts each year with the first summer session, typically the second Monday in May
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA application by July 15 each year; no rolling admission
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$98,400 for the whole programfees not included · entire program, January 2027 cohort · Total tuition for the cohort
$101,250 for the whole programfees included · entire program, January 2027 cohort · Estimated total program cost including tuition and fees
Year or cohort: January 2027 cohort (tuition constant for the cohort) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
100% all test takers (the report row is All Takers; first-time takers are not shown separately)Class of 2026 · 21 of 21 passed · national 88%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
January 2027January 2027 cohort (CASPA deadline September 1, 2026) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Each yearSeptember 1 (CASPA Completed status); rolling admissions · the school page does not name the year · CASPA application with Completed status by September 1; rolling admissions
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.
- Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
- Minimum BCP GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative BCP 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): small class size
- GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the PA program does not require the GRE
- PANCE pass rate, all test takers (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 4/06/2026: all takers, Class of 2026 (the report row quoted is All Takers; no first-time row is quoted)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Each January cohort has 24 students; the next cohort to matriculate is January 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA application with Completed status by September 1; rolling admissions
- Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Accreditation status, first accredited September 28, 2018, next review April 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$42,966 for the whole programin-state (resident) · fees not included · 93 credit hours over 7 semesters, Indiana residents ($462 per credit hour) · Tuition only; program fee ($3,000 a semester), seat fee and other fees are separate
$88,722 for the whole programout-of-state (non-resident) · fees not included · 93 credit hours over 7 semesters, non-Indiana residents ($954 per credit hour) · Tuition only; program fee ($3,000 a semester), seat fee and other fees are separate
Year or cohort: 2027-2028 · In-state and out-of-state rates are listed separately by the school.
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2024 · 30 of 30 passed · national 93%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Rolling admissionsRolling admissions; no deadline date found
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 10/21/2024 (the report the program links): first-time takers, Class of 2024 (national 93%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Rolling admissions; no deadline date found
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
98% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 41 of 42 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
95.5%Class of 2026 · 42 of 44 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every summereach year (the program starts in the summer) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 9/25/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The program starts each summer
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
91% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 32 of 35 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 10/01/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 39 of 39 passed · national 93%
Graduation rate
97.5%Class of 2025 · 39 of 40 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
January 20272026 cycle (January 2027 entry; CASPA Complete by August 1, 2026) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): August 1, 2026 (2026 cycle (January 2027 entry)) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 9/12/2025: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 93%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): January 2027 entry
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$132,475 for the whole programfees not included · entire seven-semester program, block tuition (cohort entering August 2026) · Block tuition includes the institution's semester and technology fees; PA program fee and other required fees ($9,310 in total) are separate
$18,925 per termfees not included · per semester, block rate for the August 2026 cohort · Block rate per semester, regardless of credit hours
Year or cohort: cohort matriculating August 2026 (2026-2027 estimate) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
88% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 21 of 24 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
96%Class of 2025 · 24 of 25 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearpriority review: CASPA verified by 11:59p EST on October 1; CASPA closes 11:59p EST on December 1 (year not stated) · 11:59 PM EST · the school page does not name the year · Priority review for CASPA-verified applications by 11:59p EST on October 1; final CASPA deadline December 1; the year is not named
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.
- 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)
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 1/22/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Priority review for CASPA-verified applications by 11:59p EST on October 1; final CASPA deadline December 1; the year is not named
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$18,500 per termfees not stated · per semester (Physician Assistant Program) · Listed as 'Physician Assistant Program $18,500 per semester'; fee coverage and the number of semesters are not stated on that page
Year or cohort: 2026-2027 graduate tuition schedule · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
88% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 30 of 34 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
92%Class of 2025 · 34 of 37 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 3/25/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$55,230 per yearfees not stated · first-year tuition (26-month program) · Listed as 'First-Year Tuition'; fee coverage is not stated on that page
$44,184 per yearfees not stated · year 2 tuition · Listed as 'Year 2'
$11,046 per yearfees not stated · year 3 tuition · Listed as 'Year 3'
Year or cohort: program page figures (year not named) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
98% first-time test takersaverage over several years: period not named
Graduation rate
87%Class of 2026 · 60 of 69 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every Juneeach year (class enrolling in June) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearCASPA opens in April; application deadline March 1 for the class enrolling the following June; rolling admissions · the school page does not name the year · CASPA opens in April; deadline March 1 for the class enrolling the following June; rolling admissions
Program length
26 months
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 16, 2026): Program page headline figure: 98% first-time PANCE pass rate, stated as exceeding the five-year national average; the page names no class year
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The class enrolls in June; the year is not named
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA opens in April; deadline March 1 for the class enrolling the following June; rolling admissions
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details); 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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$810 per credit hourfees not included · per credit, cohort beginning summer 2026 · Per-credit tuition on the cohort cost table; program fees (technology, medical resources, memberships) are listed separately
Year or cohort: cohort beginning summer 2026 (graduating class of 2028) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 29 of 29 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
90.63%Class of 2025 · 29 of 32 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
Minimum science GPA
3.30
Program length
27 months
Class size
32 students
GRE
Not required
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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 2/05/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 30 of 31 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
Minimum science GPA
3.00
Program length
29 months
GRE
Optional
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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 6/30/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
93% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 27 of 29 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
100%Class of 2025 · 29 of 29 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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
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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 3/24/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
96.3%Class of 2025 · as published: entering class size 25, 26 graduates · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template) · the table shows 26 graduates from 25 entering (a student joined the class); the rate is as published
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
90% first-time test takersClass of 2026
Graduation rate
93.2%Class of 2026 · 41 of 44 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
January 20272026 application cycle (CASPA closed July 31, 2026) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): July 31, 2026 (2026 cycle (cohort begins January 2027)) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted (the page says the cycle historically opens the last Thursday in April and closes July 31)
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.
- Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): students admitted each year
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA five-year first-time summary printed 7/02/2026: Class of 2026 (41 first-time takers); five-year average 87%
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cohort begins January 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted (the page says the cycle historically opens the last Thursday in April and closes July 31)
- Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Accreditation status, first accredited October 2, 2021, next review July 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): a focused visit may precede the next review
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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- Accreditation status, first accredited September 20, 2025, next review TBD (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- Accreditation status, first accredited November 1, 1973, next review April 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$124,950 for the whole programfees included · entire program total as listed (tuition plus technology fee) · Program Costs: tuition $17,500 plus a $350 technology fee per semester; the page also points to a full program cost sheet
$17,500 per termfees not included · per semester tuition · Technology fee of $350 per semester is separate
Year or cohort: program page (year not named) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Every Augusteach year (semester 1 starts in August) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
April 1, 2027 upcomingnext cohort (CASPA opens 10/1/2026) · applications opened October 1, 2026 · Completed CASPA application by April 1, 2027; CASPA opens October 1, 2026
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.
- 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
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Semester 1 starts in August; the year of the next cohort is not named
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Completed CASPA application by April 1, 2027; CASPA opens October 1, 2026
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
93.9%Class of 2026 · 62 of 66 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
97.5%Class of 2026 (Lexington main campus) · 39 of 40 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$12,500 per termfees not stated · per semester (113-credit on-campus program) · Listed as 'Cost $12,500 per semester' on the program listing; fee coverage and the number of semesters are not stated on that page
Year or cohort: current program listing (year not stated) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
96% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · national 94%
Graduation rate
87%Class of 2026 · 26 of 31 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template) · the published rate (87%) does not equal 26 of 31 on the same page; the page's own figures are shown as published
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearCASPA cycle opens in April; all admissions material verified by August 1 each year; rolling admissions · the school page does not name the year · Williamsburg: cycle opens in April and closes August 1 each year; rolling admissions
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.
- 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 16, 2026): Program page table: Cohort 10, graduation year 2026, 27 first-time takers, 96% (national 94%); five-year first-time average 93%
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Williamsburg: cycle opens in April and closes August 1 each year; rolling admissions
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$12,500 per termfees not stated · per semester (113-credit on-campus program) · Listed as 'Cost $12,500 per semester' on the program listing shared by both campuses; fee coverage and the number of semesters are not stated
Year or cohort: current program listing (year not stated; page lists both campuses) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
89% first-time test takersCohort 2025a
Graduation rate
93.3%Class of 2025b · 28 of 30 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearCASPA cycle opens October 1 and closes March 1 each year; rolling admission · the school page does not name the year · Northern Kentucky: CASPA cycle opens October 1 and closes March 1 each year; rolling admission
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.
- 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)
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Program-stated first-time pass rate for Cohort 2025a (Cohorts 2023 and 2024 were 100% and 86%); five-year first-time average 91% (national 92%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Northern Kentucky: CASPA cycle opens October 1 and closes March 1 each year; rolling admission
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
93% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91%
Graduation rate
96.6%Class of 2025 · 29 of 30 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearAugust 1 (cycle opens April 30) · the school page does not name the year · Application cycle opens April 30; application deadline August 1
Average hours of accepted students
1,930 hoursdirect patient care · 2028 cohort
Minimum science GPA
3.00
Program length
28 months
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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 12/11/2025: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 27 of 29 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Application cycle opens April 30; application deadline August 1
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
May 24, 20272026-2027 CASPA cycle (deadline August 1, 2026) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): August 1, 2026 (2026-2027 cycle (classes begin May 24, 2027)) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- 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
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Classes begin May 24, 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearAugust 1 (verified by CASPA) · the school page does not name the year · Application complete and verified by CASPA by August 1 for entry into the class that starts the following year
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.
- 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
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Application complete and verified by CASPA by August 1 for entry into the class that starts the following 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersClass of 2023 · 31 of 32 passed · national 92%
Graduation rate
97.3%Class of 2025 · 37 of 38 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every Januaryeach year (classes begin in January) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearCASPA application deadline August 1; opens late April · the school page does not name the year · Application opens late April; deadline August 1; the page does not name the year
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.
- 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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 4/02/2024 (the newest report found on the program site): first-time takers, Class of 2023 (national 92%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Classes begin in January; the year is not named
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Application opens late April; deadline August 1; the page does not name the year
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
98% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 44 of 45 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Summer 20272026-2027 cycle (summer 2027 start) · Next class.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): November 1, 2026 (summer 2027 start)
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 9/10/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Program starting summer 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Application verified in CASPA by November 1, 2026; the CASPA portal opened April 30, 2026
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$662 per credit hourin-state (resident) · fees not stated · per credit hour, Maryland residents · Per-credit tuition from the university's graduate tuition list; fees not described
$784 per credit hourregional rate · fees not stated · per credit hour, regional residents · Per-credit tuition for regional residents
$956 per credit hourout-of-state (non-resident) · fees not stated · per credit hour, out-of-state residents · Per-credit tuition for out-of-state residents
Year or cohort: year not stated on the page · In-state and out-of-state rates are listed separately by the school.
PANCE pass rate
95% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 20 of 21 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
88%Class of 2026 · 22 of 25 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
May 2027cycle for the class starting May 2027 · Next class.
Application deadline
Rolling admissionsRolling admissions, June to December or until seats are filled
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report (image on the program's PANCE page) printed 10/01/2026: first-time takers, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Class of 2026 data includes 1 deceleration into the next cohort
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Classes start May 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Rolling admissions, June to December or until seats are filled
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
76% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 16 of 21 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
96%Class of 2025 · 24 of 25 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Rolling admissionsRolling interview invitations until the deadline; the deadline date itself was not matched
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 3/12/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (the program's first graduating class listed) (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The 2026 columns are not yet filled in
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Rolling interview invitations until the deadline; the deadline date itself was not matched
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
95% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 19 of 20 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
86.96%Class of 2025 · 20 of 23 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 3/04/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
98%Class of 2025 · 55 of 56 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template) · the published rate (98%, attrition 1.72%) differs slightly from 55 of 56
Program start
May 20272026-2027 cycle (deadline September 1, 2026) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): September 1, 2026 (2026-2027 cycle (program starts May 2027)) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- 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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Program starts May 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$129,500 for the whole programfees not included · entire program, Class of 2029 (matriculates January 2027) · Tuition only; estimated fees of $17,502.77 are listed separately (the page footnote says what they include)
Year or cohort: Class of 2029 (matriculates January 2027) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
January 2027Class of 2029 (applications closed October 1, 2026) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): October 1, 2026, 11:59 PM ET (Class of 2029 (matriculates January 2027)) · The next cycle's deadline is not yet posted
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.
- 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
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Class of 2029 matriculates January 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's deadline is not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$18,300 per termfees not included · per term/semester, 2025-2026, 6 terms in all · Tuition per term; technology fee ($175 fall and spring) and, in year 2, a clinical training fee ($3,500 per semester) are separate
$55,250 per yearfees included · year 1 total billed, 2025-2026 · Year 1 tuition plus technology fees
Year or cohort: 2025-2026 academic year (the year the page lists) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
93% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 40 of 43 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
94%Class of 2026 · 61 of 65 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
June 2027class starting June 2027 (CASPA opened July 1, 2026) · Next class.
Application deadline
December 1, 2026 upcomingclass starting June 2027 · CASPA complete and verified by December 1; supplemental application also due December 1, 2026; no rolling admissions
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 6/23/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Class starting June 2027; classes start in late June
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA complete and verified by December 1; supplemental application also due December 1, 2026; no rolling admissions
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$51,683 per yearfees not included · first-year PA students, 12-month academic year (3 semesters) starting August 2026 · Tuition only; fees and living costs are separate
Year or cohort: 2026-27 (matriculating August 2026) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 20 of 20 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
100%Class of 2026 · 20 of 20 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
August 20272026-27 CASPA cycle (applications closed) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): September 1, 2026, 11:59 PM (supplemental) Eastern Standard Time (2026-27 cycle (August 2027 entry)) · The 2027-28 cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 6/09/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Applicants in the 2026-27 cycle enter August 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The 2027-28 cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
PANCE pass rate
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Graduation rate
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Program start
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Application deadline
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
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.
- Accreditation status, first accredited September 6, 2014, next review July 2029 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$51,900 per yearfees not included · per academic year, PA didactic years (professional phase rate shared with PharmD) · Tuition; a PA equipment fee of $900 (first semester only) is separate; clinical rotations are billed per credit
Year or cohort: year not stated in the lines read · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
90% first-time test takersClass of 2023 · 80 of 89 passed · national 92%
Graduation rate
88%Class of 2025 · 92 of 99 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template) · published rate 88% differs slightly from 92/99; the denominator includes students joining the cohort
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearSeptember 1 (Boston fall start) · the school page does not name the year · Boston fall-start application deadline September 1
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 5/01/2024 (the report the program links, covering 2019-2023): first-time takers, Class of 2023 (national 92%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Boston fall-start application deadline September 1
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$21,000 per termfees not included · per term (three terms a year) · Tuition only; a $400 comprehensive fee per year is separate
$126,000 for the whole programfees not included · entire 2-year program tuition · Tuition only; comprehensive fee total $800 and program/equipment fees are separate
Year or cohort: year not stated on the page · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
90% first-time test takersClass of 2025
Graduation rate
98.1%Class of 2025 · 51 of 52 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearAugust 1 (CASPA verified by August 31) · the school page does not name the year · Applications complete and submitted before the August 1 deadline, verified by CASPA by August 31
Minimum science GPA
3.00
Program length
24 months
Class size
52 students
GRE
Not required
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 16, 2026): NCCPA five-year first-time summary: Class of 2025 (50 first-time takers); five-year average 93%
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Applications complete and submitted before the August 1 deadline, verified by CASPA by August 31
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$114,360 for the whole programfees included · tuition and fees over the two years, students entering January 2027 · Tuition and fees; a $125 fee and a $1,000 enrollment fee are charged when accepted
Year or cohort: students entering January 2027, two years · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 27 of 27 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
90%Class of 2025 · Cohort graduates divided by entering class size (the page lists 27 graduates and 3 attrited for the Class of 2025)
Program start
January 2027students entering January 2027 · Next class.
Application deadline
Each yearCASPA verified by August 1 each year; cycle begins at the end of April · the school page does not name the year · Cycle begins at the end of April; CASPA verified by August 1; the page does not name the year
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 3/20/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Class of 2025 graduation rate 90% (updated 3/20/2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Students entering January 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Cycle begins at the end of April; CASPA verified by August 1; the page does not name the year
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
89.3%Class of 2026 · 50 of 53 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template) · published rate 89.3% differs from graduates/entering (50/53); the program's denominator includes students joining the cohort
Program start
Every mayeach year (matriculation in May) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearSeptember 1 (verified by CASPA) · the school page does not name the year · Completed and verified CASPA application by September 1
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.
- 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): maximum entering class size approved by ARC-PA, attrition table
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Matriculation is in May; the year is not named
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Completed and verified CASPA application by September 1
- Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1996, next review April 2034 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$105,575 for the whole programfees not included · entire program, matriculating August 2027 (paid in five installments) · Total PA tuition; fees of $615 each Fall and Spring semester and $200 parking are separate
$102,500 for the whole programfees not included · entire program, matriculating August 2026 · Total PA tuition for the class that has already started
Year or cohort: matriculation August 2026 and August 2027 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91%
Graduation rate
97%Class of 2025 · 37 of 38 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
August 23, 2027Class of 2029 (application deadline January 15, 2027) · Next class.
Application deadline
January 15, 2027 upcomingClass of 2029 (matriculates August 2027) · applications opened May 1, 2026 · CASPA application submitted and verified by January 15, 2027; rolling admissions with interview selections until seats are filled
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 5/11/2026: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 36 of 37 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Classes of 2026 and 2027 are not yet filled in
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Matriculation August 23, 2027 (Class of 2029)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA application submitted and verified by January 15, 2027; rolling admissions with interview selections until seats are filled
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
PANCE pass rate
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Graduation rate
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Program start
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Application deadline
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
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.
- Accreditation status, first accredited September 6, 2013, next review April 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
August 30, 20272026 application cycle (deadline September 1, 2026) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): September 1, 2026 (2026 cycle (classes starting August 2027)) · The 2027 cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- 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
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Orientation August 26, 2027 (mandatory); classes begin August 30, 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The 2027 cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$111,999.90 for the whole programfees included · entire 24-month program, graduating class of 2028 and beyond · Total tuition including lab, rotation and simulation lab fees, required textbooks and ACLS/BLS; laptops, scrubs and cap and gown are not included
Year or cohort: graduating class of 2028 and beyond · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
83% first-time test takersClass of 2025
Graduation rate
100%Class of 2024 · 29 of 29 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
August 20272026 CASPA cycle (verified by December 1, 2026) · Next class.
Application deadline
December 1, 2026 upcoming2026 CASPA cycle (matriculation August 2027) · CASPA application must be verified by December 1, 2026; rolling admissions
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.
- 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): minimum
- Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): spots per cohort
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA five-year first-time summary printed June 2026: Class of 2025 (30 first-time takers); five-year average 83%
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The Class of 2025 shows 30 entering and 30 graduates but its published rates read N/A on the page
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Matriculation in August 2027 (the program's inaugural cohort began August 29, 2022)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA application must be verified by December 1, 2026; rolling admissions
- Degree (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 Lawrence Technological University (opens in a new tab)
Last checked Oct 13, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
PANCE pass rate
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Graduation rate
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Program start
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Application deadline
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
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.
- Accreditation status, first accredited October 2, 2021, next review October 2026 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
January 2026inaugural cohort (Class of 2028) · This class has already started.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): August 1, 2026 (2026 cycle (CASPA opened April 30, 2026)) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- 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
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Inaugural cohort enrolled January 2026; the next cohort's start is not stated
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
94% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 59 of 63 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
96%Class of 2025 · as published: entering class size 62, 65 graduates · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template) · the table shows more graduates (65) than the entering class size (62); the rate is as published
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 3/17/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
PANCE pass rate
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Graduation rate
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Program start
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Application deadline
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
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.
- 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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
98% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 39 of 40 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
88.9%Class of 2025 · 40 of 45 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every Mayeach year (the program begins in May) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearCASPA submitted by September 1 and verified by September 15 · the school page does not name the year · CASPA application submitted by September 1 and verified by September 15; the page does not name the year
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 12/16/2025: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The program begins in May of each year; the year is not named
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA application submitted by September 1 and verified by September 15; the page does not name the year
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$83,328 for the whole programin-state (resident) · fees not included · total tuition across three academic years (24 months), in-state · Tuition only; fees ($2,896 across the years) and living costs are listed separately
$127,362 for the whole programout-of-state (non-resident) · fees not included · total tuition across three academic years (24 months), out-of-state · Tuition only; fees ($2,896 across the years) and living costs are listed separately
Year or cohort: cost of attendance sheet uploaded August 2026 (year not named), three academic years · In-state and out-of-state rates are listed separately by the school.
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
100%Class of 2025 · 39 of 40 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template) · the table marks one student as still completing as of 9/26/25 (^), and publishes 100% for the Class of 2025
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearCASPA application deadline December 1 for fall semester entry (year not stated) · the school page does not name the year · CASPA deadline December 1 for fall semester entry; the page does not name the year
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.
- 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
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA deadline December 1 for fall semester entry; the page does not name the year
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$975 per credit hourfees not included · per credit hour; program is 111 credit hours · Tuition per credit; fees are listed separately by year
$60,450 per yearfees not included · year 1 (62 credits) · Year 1 tuition; year 1 fees $1,560 are separate
Year or cohort: year not stated on the page · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025
Graduation rate
96.97%Class of 2025 · 32 of 33 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every mayeach year (classes begin the first week of May) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearAugust 1 (cycle opens May 1) · the school page does not name the year · Application cycle opens May 1; submission deadline August 1
Minimum science GPA
3.00
Program length
27 months
Class size
33 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 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 16, 2026): school-stated first-time pass rate for the Class of 2025; five-year first-time average 91.4%
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Class of 2023 shows 34 graduates from 33 entering (students joined the cohort)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Classes begin the first week of May; the year is not named
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Application cycle opens May 1; submission deadline August 1
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$109,704 for the whole programfees not included · entire program, Summer 2026 start, estimated (112 credits) · Estimated tuition by term; labs, testing and required fees are listed separately
$112,446 for the whole programfees included · entire program, Summer 2026 start, estimated · Estimated tuition and required fees (sub-total A)
Year or cohort: cohort starting Summer 2026 (112 credits) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2024 · national 93%
Graduation rate
97.5%Class of 2025 · 39 of 40 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
June 20272026 application cycle (applications closed) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): August 1, 2026 (2026 cycle (classes begin June 2027)) · The next cycle's deadline is not yet posted; no rolling admission
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 9/24/2024 (the report the program links): first-time takers, Class of 2024: 30 of 30
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Classes begin June 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's deadline is not yet posted; no rolling admission
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$1,012 per credit hourfees not included · per credit, 2026-27 (111-credit degree) · Tuition rate; additional fees and course materials may apply
$112,332 for the whole programfees not included · entire 111-credit degree, 2026-27 rate · Total tuition cost; completion time and cost vary with transfer credits
Year or cohort: 2026-27 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91%
Graduation rate
97%Class of 2025 · 30 of 31 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearAugust 1 · the school page does not name the year · Applications open late April in CASPA; deadline August 1
Program length
28 months
Class size
38 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.
- 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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 3/06/2026: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 30 of 30 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Applications open late April in CASPA; deadline August 1
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$965 per credit hourfees not included · per course credit (105 credits) · Tuition rate; program fees ($4,200 in total) are separate
$101,325 for the whole programfees not included · entire program, 105 credits, inaugural cohort beginning January 2027 · Total program tuition
$105,525 for the whole programfees included · entire program, inaugural cohort · Total program tuition plus total program fees
Year or cohort: inaugural cohort beginning January 2027 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
January 2027inaugural cohort (CASPA opened late April 2026) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Inaugural cohort classes start January 2027; the program starts each January
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$62,000 per yearfees not included · 12 months, 2026-2027 (62 credits at $1,000 per credit) · Tuition only; the program fee ($4,017) is separate; direct expenses total $66,017
Year or cohort: 2026-2027 academic year (12 months) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
96% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 22 of 23 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
95.8%Class of 2025 · 23 of 24 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 4/15/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
93% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91%
Graduation rate
93.8%Class of 2025 · 30 of 32 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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' 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 16, 2026): NCCPA table on the program's accreditation page: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 28 of 30 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 31 of 31 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
86%Class of 2025 · 31 of 36 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program length
30 months
Class size
42 students
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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 3/16/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
Mississippi State University-Meridian
Mississippi
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
Not verified
Required patient care hours
Not verified
Recommended patient care hours
Not verified
See more details
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 21 of 21 passed · national 92%
Graduation rate
70%Class of 2025 · 21 of 30 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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 first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report table read from the page image (no print date visible in the crop): first-time takers, Class of 2025 (national 92%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Classes of 2026 and 2027 not yet filled in
- Accreditation status, first accredited September 26, 2020, next review July 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
Official program site for Mississippi State University-Meridian (opens in a new tab)
Last checked Oct 16, 2026; only some of the school's pages could 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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedAdmissions criteria and dates will be posted before the next cycle opens in April 2027
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.
- 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
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Admissions criteria and dates will be posted before the next cycle opens in April 2027
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$101,150 for the whole programfees not included · entire program, Class of 2029 (flat annual rate billed each semester) · Total tuition; program fees ($9,550), health center, technology and graduation fees are separate; total direct costs $111,810
Year or cohort: Class of 2029 (starting Fall 2027) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
86% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
August 2027class starting August 2027 · Next class.
Application deadline
March 1, 2027 upcomingclass starting August 2027 · rolling admissions · Applications accepted until March 1, 2027 on a rolling basis (the page labels this the 2025-26 cycle, which looks like a typo)
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 8/20/2026: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 24 of 28 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Class starting August 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Applications accepted until March 1, 2027 on a rolling basis (the page labels this the 2025-26 cycle, which looks like a typo)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
January 2027next start date (January 2027 matriculation) · Next class.
Application deadline
July 1, 2027 upcomingJanuary 2028 cohort (CASPA cycle opens April 2027) · applications opened April 2027 · CASPA cycle opens April 2027; application deadline July 1, 2027; rolling admissions
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.
- 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
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Next start date January 2027; the January 2028 cohort's cycle opens April 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA cycle opens April 2027; application deadline July 1, 2027; rolling admissions
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
94% first-time test takersClass of 2023 · 29 of 31 passed · national 92%
Graduation rate
94.1%Class of 2025 · 32 of 34 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
January 20272026 cycle (class beginning January 2027) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): July 15, 2026 (2026 cycle (class beginning January 2027)) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 6/27/2024 (the report the program links): first-time takers, Class of 2023 (national 92%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Class beginning January 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
96%Class of 2025 · 45 of 47 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 29 of 30 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
100%Class of 2025 · 30 of 30 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 7/07/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
90%Class of 2026 (Kansas City campus) · 18 of 20 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersaverage over several years: five-year (most recent)
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearall CASPA application materials by October 1; decisions on a rolling basis · the school page does not name the year · All CASPA materials by October 1; rolling decisions; the page does not name the year
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
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 16, 2026): Program-stated approximate first-time pass rate over the most recent five-year period (no class table read)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): All CASPA materials by October 1; rolling decisions; the page does not name the year
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
- Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): anticipated matriculants per cohort
- GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE, PA-CAT and CASPer are not required
- 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 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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
PANCE pass rate
90% first-time test takersaverage over several years: five-year average
Graduation rate
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Program start
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Application deadline
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Minimum science GPA
3.00
Program length
24 months
GRE
Not required
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 25 of 25 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 6/24/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Every Augusteach year (fall semester begins in August) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): September 1, 2026 (cycle that opened April 30, 2026) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- 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
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Fall semester begins in August; the year is not named
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
96%Class of 2025 · 77 of 80 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
96% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 22 of 23 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
100%Class of 2026 · 25 of 25 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Summer 20272026-2027 application cycle (Class of 2029) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): September 1, 2026, 11:59 PM EST (2026-2027 cycle (Class of 2029)) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 7/30/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Class of 2029 begins in summer 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 20 of 20 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
88%average of the last 3 cohorts to graduate · School-stated program graduation rate, averaged over the last three graduating cohorts (no class counts given)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearOctober 1 (verified by CASPA) · the school page does not name the year · All applications must be verified by CASPA before October 1
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 6/30/2026: first-time takers, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): school-stated three-cohort average
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): All applications must be verified by CASPA before October 1
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$21,830 per termfees not stated · per charged semester (five of the seven semesters carry tuition) · Per-semester tuition on the program's tuition chart; fees are listed separately
$109,150 for the whole programfees not stated · estimated total direct program tuition charges (7 semesters) · Total on the tuition chart
Year or cohort: chart dated 5/28/2026 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
85% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 92%
Graduation rate
97.5%Class of 2025 · 39 of 40 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every januaryeach year (the first year begins in early January) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearpriority June 15; regular August 1 · the school page does not name the year · CASPA opens late April; priority deadline June 15, regular deadline August 1
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 10/18/2025: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 33 of 39 (national 92%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The first year begins in early January
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA opens late April; priority deadline June 15, regular deadline August 1
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$13,077.55 per termfees not included · per semester, 2026-2027 (flat PA program rate) · Tuition only; mandatory university fees ($1,119.71 per semester) are separate
$91,542.85 for the whole programfees not included · seven-semester estimate at the 2026-2027 rate · Estimate for tuition; the actual charges follow the university-approved rates
$99,380.82 for the whole programfees included · seven-semester estimate at the 2026-2027 rate · Estimate for tuition plus mandatory university fees
Year or cohort: 2026-2027 rate · The school states the rate is the same for in-state and out-of-state students.
PANCE pass rate
88% first-time test takersaverage over several years: five-year average (class years as listed on the page)
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearpriority January 15; regular March 1 · the school page does not name the year · Priority deadline January 15, regular deadline March 1; the program begins in the fall semester
Program length
29 months
Class size
25 students
GRE
Required
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 16, 2026): program-published five-year first-time pass rate
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Priority deadline January 15, regular deadline March 1; the program begins in the fall semester
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 93%
Graduation rate
100%Class of 2026 · 30 of 30 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearOctober 1 (fall start); rolling admissions · the school page does not name the year · October 1 deadline for the fall start; rolling admissions
Class size
30 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.
- 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 16, 2026): NCCPA table on the program page: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 29 of 30 (national 93%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): October 1 deadline for the fall start; rolling admissions
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersaverage over several years: five-year first-time pass rate
Graduation rate
92%Class of 2025 · 44 of 48 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Fall 20272026-2027 cycle (applications verified by August 1, 2026) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): August 1, 2026 (2026-2027 cycle (Fall 2027 entry)) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
Minimum science GPA
3.20
Program length
33 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.
- 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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Fall 2027 entry for the 2026-2027 cycle
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$131,921 for the whole programfees included · entire 7-semester program · Total tuition and fees: tuition per semester plus the $420 program fee and SEU fee
Year or cohort: program cost table (page notes curriculum and credit changes from Summer 2026) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
88% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 28 of 32 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
64%Class of 2025 · 32 of 50 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program length
28 months
Class size
50 students
GRE
Optional
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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 3/19/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 61 of 63 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
95.1%Class of 2026 · 58 of 61 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
Class size
60 students
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.
- 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 first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 3/25/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$68,677 for the whole programin-state (resident) · fees included · entire 27-month program (86 credit hours), New Mexico resident · Tuition, institution fees and program fees; computer, equipment, books and insurance are extra
$104,637 for the whole programout-of-state (non-resident) · fees included · entire 27-month program (86 credit hours), non-resident · Tuition, institution fees and program fees; computer, equipment, books and insurance are extra
Year or cohort: current rates as stated on the page (year not named) · In-state and out-of-state rates are listed separately by the school.
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 17 of 17 passed · national 92%
Graduation rate
65.4%Class of 2025 · 17 of 26 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every summereach year (classes begin in summer) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearCASPA verified by 11:59 pm ET on August 1 of the application year · 11:59 PM ET · the school page does not name the year · CASPA application verified by 11:59 pm ET on August 1 of the application year
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 12/08/2025: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 92%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Classes begin in summer, typically late June or early July; the year is not named
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA application verified by 11:59 pm ET on August 1 of the application year
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$21,428 per yearfees not included · PA year 1 (Class of 2028), 2026-27, $10,714 per semester · Tuition only; books, technology allowance and health fee are separate lines
Year or cohort: 2026-27 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
95% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 36 of 38 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
100%Class of 2025 · 42 of 42 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every januaryeach year (classes begin in January) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearrolling, May 1 to October 1 · the school page does not name the year · Rolling admissions between May 1 and October 1
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
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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 6/29/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Classes begin in January; the year is not named on the page
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Rolling admissions between May 1 and October 1
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$108,350 for the whole programfees not included · entire program tuition; 2025/26 rate $985 per credit hour · Tuition; university and program fees ($3,395 graduate fees plus semester fees) are separate
$115,225 for the whole programfees included · entire program, tuition plus university and program fees · Total PA program tuition and university/program fee costs
Year or cohort: rate named for 2025/26 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · national 94%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): September 1, 2026, midnight EST (2026 cycle) · The next cycle's deadline is not yet posted
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.
- Preferred GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): a 3.0 overall GPA is preferred
- Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
- Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): no more than 30 students per year
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 9/17/2026: first-time takers, Class of 2026: 28 of 29 (national 94%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's deadline is not yet posted
- Location (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 Canisius University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Canisius University (opens in a new tab)
Last checked Oct 13, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$13,959 per termfees not stated · per term, 2026-2027 · Per-term tuition from the graduate rates page; fees are not described for this program
Year or cohort: 2026-2027 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 93%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 6/20/2025: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 21 of 21 (national 93%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Accreditation status, first accredited September 10, 2011, next review January 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$5,545 per termin-state (resident) · fees not included · per semester, in-state (full-time) · Tuition only; fees ($955.95) are listed separately
$855 per credit hourout-of-state (non-resident) · fees not included · per credit, out-of-state · Tuition only; fees ($955.95) are listed separately
Year or cohort: 2026-2027 · In-state and out-of-state rates are listed separately by the school.
PANCE pass rate
94% first-time test takersClass of 2024 · national 93%
Graduation rate
93.33%Class of 2026 · 28 of 30 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every augusteach year (the program starts in August) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
December 1, 2026 upcoming2026-2027 cycle · applications opened July 1, 2026 · CASPA application complete and verified by December 1, 2026; no rolling admissions
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 2/29/2024 (the report the program links): first-time takers, Class of 2024: 17 of 18 (national 93%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The 28-month program starts in August; the year is not named
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA application complete and verified by December 1, 2026; no rolling admissions
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91%
Graduation rate
80.88%Class of 2025 · 55 of 68 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every septembereach year (a new class begins each September) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): November 1, 2026 (fall 2027 entry (first round of PA interviews))
Program length
33 months
Class size
65 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 1/20/2026: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 55 of 55 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): A new class begins each September
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Apply by November 1, 2026 for the first round of PA interviews; later applications are accepted depending on space
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$62,400 per yearfees not included · didactic year (summer, fall and spring semesters), 2026-2027 · Tuition only; fees and other costs are listed separately in the same table
Year or cohort: 2026-2027 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
91% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91%
Graduation rate
83.64%Class of 2025 · 46 of 55 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): cumulative GPA
- Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): science GPA
- Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): approved maximum cohort size
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 4/28/2026: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 41 of 45 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): File is named for the Classes of 2023-2025
- Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1994, next review October 2029 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$1,826 per credit hourfees not included · per credit, class entering Fall 2026 (the page lists one rate for residents and non-residents) · Tuition per credit; university fees are separate
$144,254 for the whole programfees not included · entire program tuition, class entering Fall 2026 · Total tuition; university fees ($4,500) are separate; total tuition and fees $148,754
Year or cohort: class entering Fall 2026 · The school states the rate is the same for in-state and out-of-state students.
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersaverage over several years: five-year 2020-2024 · national 92%
Graduation rate
92.1%Class of 2025 · 70 of 76 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every septembereach year (the class begins in September) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearAugust 1 · the school page does not name the year · Deadline August 1 for the class beginning the following September
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): program-stated five-year first-time pass rate for 2020-2024; national average 92% per the program
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The class begins each September
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Deadline August 1 for the class beginning the following September
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): November 1, 2026 (2026-27 cycle)
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.
- 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
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA cycle opened April 30, 2026; deadline November 1, 2026
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$118,568 for the whole programfees not stated · total direct (billed) costs, 2026-2028 · Direct billed costs for the program; indirect costs are listed separately
Year or cohort: 2026-2028 (two-year program) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
80% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 53 of 66 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
88%Class of 2025 · 66 of 75 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 1/21/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): File covers the Classes of 2023-2025; the first column (75 graduates) is the Class of 2023
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$1,462 per credit hourfees not included · per credit; 86 credits in the program · Tuition per credit; university fees are $1,058 per semester for 7 semesters
$133,138 for the whole programfees included · entire program: 86 credits plus university fees · Tuition plus university fees; housing, books and other expenses are separate
Year or cohort: current approved rates (year not stated) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
91% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91%
Graduation rate
89.7%Class of 2025 · 35 of 39 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearJanuary 15 (CASPA deadline) · the school page does not name the year · CASPA deadline January 15
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 3/20/2026: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 32 of 35 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA deadline January 15
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersaverage over several years: first-time pass rate stated by the program
Graduation rate
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Program start
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Application deadline
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
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
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$127,907 for the whole programfees not included · 90 credits at $1,362 per credit · Tuition only; program fees ($350 per term for 7 terms), registration fees and other costs are separate
Year or cohort: 2026-2027 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
79% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 45 of 57 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Every summereach year (the program has a summer start) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearOctober 1 (CASPA) · the school page does not name the year · CASPA application deadline October 1; summer start
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.
- 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)
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 4/22/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Summer start
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA application deadline October 1; summer start
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$176,400 for the whole programfees not included · entire program, students entering Fall 2026 (98 credits at $1,800 per credit) · Tuition only; fees, insurance and other program costs are listed separately; per-credit tuition is subject to change
Year or cohort: students entering Fall 2026 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
89.5%Class of 2026 · 51 of 57 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
96% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 82 of 85 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
93%Class of 2025 · 85 of 91 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 7/09/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
82% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 27 of 33 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
88.9%Class of 2026 · 32 of 33 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template) · the table's rates (86.1%, 91.7%, 88.9%) do not all equal graduates divided by entering size; rates are as published
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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 to be considered for admission
- Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 3/16/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Accreditation status, first accredited October 1, 1994, next review October 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
98%Class of 2025 · 40 of 41 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
98% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 60 of 61 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
90.67%Class of 2026 · 68 of 75 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 8/06/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
PANCE pass rate
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Graduation rate
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Program start
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Application deadline
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
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.
- Accreditation status, first accredited March 6, 2009, next review July 2026 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history): a focused visit may precede the next review
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
99% first-time test takersaverage over several years: five-year first-time taker average pass rate as of June 2025
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
Minimum science GPA
3.00
Program length
28 months
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
98% first-time test takersaverage over several years: five-year first-time taker average pass rate
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
Minimum BCP GPA
3.00BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
Program length
32 months
Class size
45 students
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
75.5%Class of 2026 · 40 of 53 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearDecember 1 (Middletown campus application) · the school page does not name the year · Middletown campus application deadline December 1; classes start January
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.
- 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)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Entering sizes for 2025 and 2026 include decelerated students, per the program's comment
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Middletown campus application deadline December 1; classes start January
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
85.5%Class of 2025 · 47 of 55 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
93% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Program page: first-time pass rate for the Class of 2025 (national first-time 91%); overall pass rate 100%
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
96% first-time test takersClass of 2025
Graduation rate
100%Class of 2026 · 26 of 26 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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
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 16, 2026): Program page: first-time pass rate for 2025; the page also lists 2026 as 100% while another page says 2026 results are pending
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
91% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 29 of 32 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
60.4%Class of 2025 · 32 of 53 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
January 15, 2027 upcomingKatz School Physician Assistant Studies (entry term not stated beside the date) · Completed and verified CASPA applications by January 15, 2027; rolling admissions
Minimum science GPA
3.00
Program length
28 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 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 first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 3/19/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Completed and verified CASPA applications by January 15, 2027; rolling admissions
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$33,085 for the whole programin-state (resident) · fees not included · total tuition for the entire PA program, New York State resident · Tuition only; excellence fees of $5,600 for the entire program are listed separately
$74,385 for the whole programout-of-state (non-resident) · fees not included · total tuition for the entire PA program, non-New York State resident · Tuition only; excellence fees of $5,600 for the entire program are listed separately
Year or cohort: effective Fall 2025 (entire PA program) · In-state and out-of-state rates are listed separately by the school.
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 27 of 27 passed · national 92%
Graduation rate
93%Class of 2026 · 27 of 29 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every falleach year (program begins every fall semester) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
December 1, 2026 upcoming2026-2027 cycle · 11:59 PM ET · Applications verified by CASPA by 11:59 ET on December 1, 2026; rolling admissions
Program length
28 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, 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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 4/10/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 92%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The program begins every fall semester; the year is not named
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Applications verified by CASPA by 11:59 ET on December 1, 2026; rolling admissions
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
98% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearSeptember 1 (CASPA and supplemental); rolling admissions · the school page does not name the year · CASPA and supplemental application by September 1; rolling admissions (the admissions process page also names a June 1 priority deadline)
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
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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 5/19/2026: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 54 of 55 (national 91%)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA and supplemental application by September 1; rolling admissions (the admissions process page also names a June 1 priority deadline)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$55,327 per yearfees not stated · year 1, students matriculating Fall 2026 (three equal installments) · Year 1 tuition from the program's tuition page; fees are not described in this line
Year or cohort: Fall 2026 matriculants (Class of 2028) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91%
Graduation rate
96.7%Class of 2026 · 88 of 91 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template) · classes read from the program table in header order; Class of 2026 is the last column
Program start
August 2027class beginning August 2027 (CASPA closed September 1, 2026) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): September 1, 2026 (class beginning August 2027) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 7/08/2026: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 88 of 88 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Class beginning August 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$53,469.14 for the whole programin-state (resident) · fees included · entire 27-month program, resident, estimate · Resident tuition and fees together (year 1 is $22,842.06 for three semesters)
$103,282.64 for the whole programout-of-state (non-resident) · fees included · entire 27-month program, non-resident, estimate · Non-resident tuition and fees together (year 1 is $43,551.06 for three semesters)
Year or cohort: AY 2026-2027 estimate · In-state and out-of-state rates are listed separately by the school.
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
92%Class of 2025 · 33 of 36 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Classes of 2026 and 2027 are not yet complete
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$63,464 per yearfees not included · calendar year 2027 · Tuition for the PA program for the 2027 term; a health service fee of $690 is separate
Year or cohort: 2027 term (January 1 - December 31, 2027) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
94.74%Class of 2025 · 36 of 38 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every januaryeach year (all program start dates begin in January) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): All program start dates begin in January
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$16,130 per termfees not included · per semester, 2029 cohort entering Spring 2027 · Tuition only; program fees ($1,075 per semester), clinical fees ($500) and other fees are separate
$48,390 per yearfees not included · year 1 (three semesters), 2029 cohort · Tuition only
Year or cohort: 2029 cohort (entering Spring 2027); tuition is set per cohort · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
January 20272029 cohort (entering Spring 2027; CASPA deadline September 1, 2026) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Each yearSeptember 1; rolling admissions · the school page does not name the year · CASPA opens mid-April and runs to the September 1 deadline; rolling admissions
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.
- 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
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The cohort entering Spring (January) 2027 is the 2029 cohort
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA opens mid-April and runs to the September 1 deadline; rolling admissions
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersClass of 2024 · 60 of 62 passed · national 92%
Graduation rate
97%Class of 2025 · 64 of 66 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every summereach year (the program begins each summer) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Rolling admissionsModified rolling admissions; no deadline date found
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 3/05/2025 (the report the program links): first-time takers, Class of 2024 (national 92%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The program begins each summer and spans 27 months
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Modified rolling admissions; no deadline date found
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$104,324 for the whole programfees included · entire 24-month program, class entering January 2027 · Direct costs: tuition and university program fees; indirect costs and living expenses are separate
Year or cohort: class entering January 2027 (cost sheet updated 9/22/2026) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
January 2027class entering January 2027 · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
- Recommended healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): recommended
- Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): GRE not required
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Class entering January 2027
- 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University (opens in a new tab)
Last checked Oct 13, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$16,000 per termfees not included · per semester, 2026-27 · Tuition only; general student fee ($1,200 per semester), graduation fee and other lines are separate
$120,915 for the whole programfees included · entire program (27 months, calculated on 7 semesters) · Estimated total direct expenses paid to the university: tuition plus fees
Year or cohort: 2026-27 academic year · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
94% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 33 of 35 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
87.5%Class of 2025 · 35 of 40 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every augusteach year (one start date, mid-August) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA program report (Methodist University, PA program): first-time takers, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): One start date each year, mid-August
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Fall 20272026-2027 CASPA cycle (inaugural cohort) · Next class.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): November 1, 2026 (2026-2027 cycle (inaugural cohort))
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.
- 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
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Orientation Summer 2027; classes begin Fall 2027 (inaugural cohort)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA application deadline November 1, 2026; applications reviewed on a rolling basis
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
82% first-time test takersClass of 2024 · 37 of 45 passed · national 92%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 2/27/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2024 (the most recent class on the report) (national 92%)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
93% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 78 of 84 passed · national 93%
Graduation rate
98.8%Class of 2026 · 84 of 85 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 5/28/2026 (Asheville): first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 93%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Class of 2027 column not yet filled in
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
95%Class of 2025 · 19 of 20 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
January 20272026/2027 cycle · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): August 1, 2026 (2026/2027 cycle) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- 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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Matriculation in January 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
98%Class of 2026 (Winston-Salem and Boone campuses combined) · 79 of 81 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
September 1, 2027 upcomingPA Program Class of 2030 · CASPA application deadline September 1, 2027 for the Class of 2030; the page notes dates may change; the Class of 2029 deadline was September 1, 2026
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.
- 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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA application deadline September 1, 2027 for the Class of 2030; the page notes dates may change; the Class of 2029 deadline was September 1, 2026
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$14,884 per termfees not included · per semester, same for in-state and out-of-state, on either campus · Tuition per semester; health and wellness fee, parking, PA program fee and other fees are listed separately; PA tuition rises once in the fall of the second year
Year or cohort: 2026-2027 academic year · The school states the rate is the same for in-state and out-of-state students.
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersaverage over several years: five-year average first-time PANCE pass rate
Graduation rate
100%Class of 2025 (Wingate main campus) · 42 of 42 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Fall 2027application cycle for fall semester 2027 · Next class.
Application deadline
January 15, 2027 upcomingfall 2027 entry (CASPA cycle opened April 30, 2026) · applications opened April 30, 2026 · CASPA verified on or before January 15, 2027; rolling admissions, so early applicants have more seats
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
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
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Program enrolling fall semester 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA verified on or before January 15, 2027; rolling admissions, so early applicants have more seats
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$31,948 per yearregional rate · fees not included · academic year, South Dakota and Montana residents, 3 terms (fall, spring, summer) · Flat full-time tuition; student fees of $2,549.91 per academic year are billed in addition
Year or cohort: 2026/2027 academic year · In-state and out-of-state rates are listed separately by the school.
PANCE pass rate
94% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 30 of 32 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
88%Class of 2026 · 29 of 33 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every Mayeach year (orientation in May) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearCASPA deadline August 1 · the school page does not name the year · CASPA opens at the end of April; application deadline August 1; the page does not name the year
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.
- Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Required healthcare experience 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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 2/25/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The program begins with orientation in May; the year is not named
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA opens at the end of April; application deadline August 1; the page does not name the year
- Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Accreditation status, first accredited December 1, 1974, next review October 2026 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$100,660 for the whole programfees not included · entire program, 2027 cohort (enrolls August 2027, graduates August 2029) · Total program tuition; graduation fee ($120) and learning technology fee ($52 per credit hour) are separate
Year or cohort: 2027 cohort (enrolls August 2027) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
86% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 25 of 29 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
96.67%Class of 2025 · 29 of 30 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
August 20272027 cohort · Next class.
Application deadline
Each yearApril 1, rolling admission · the school page does not name the year · Rolling admission, applications accepted up to the April 1 deadline
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 6/05/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The 2027 cohort enrolls in August 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Rolling admission, applications accepted up to the April 1 deadline
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$111,940 for the whole programfees included · entire program, class of 2029 entering May 2027 · Comprehensive program tuition and fees (includes a $1,248 program fee, textbooks, lab coat, scrubs, medical bag, stethoscope, parking)
Year or cohort: class of 2029 entering May 2027 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 93%
Graduation rate
91.43%Class of 2026 · 32 of 35 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
May 2027May 2027 cohort (CASPA application closed) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedThe page shows the May 2027 cohort as closed and no next-cycle date
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 9/17/2025: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 31 of 32 (national 93%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The program begins in May each year; the May 2027 cohort's application is closed
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The page shows the May 2027 cohort as closed and no next-cycle date
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$109,718 for the whole programfees not included · entire program (7 terms), Class of 2028; tuition is guaranteed for the cohort · Total tuition; tech, equipment and other fees are separate
$112,503 for the whole programfees included · entire program, Class of 2028 · Total tuition and fees (less optional health insurance)
Year or cohort: Class of 2028 (entering May 2026) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
98% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · national 94%
Graduation rate
97.62%Class of 2026 · 41 of 42 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every mayeach year (orientation and classes begin mid-May) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearSeptember 1 · the school page does not name the year · Application received and verified by CASPA by September 1
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 10/01/2026: first-time takers, Class of 2026: 40 of 41 (national 94%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Orientation and classes begin in mid-May; the year is not named
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Application received and verified by CASPA by September 1
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$48,321 per yearfees not included · year 1 (2026-27), 59 credit hours, summer/fall/spring · Annual tuition only; program fee ($2,250) and technology fee ($120) are separate; year 2 tuition is $41,769 (51 credit hours)
Year or cohort: 2026-27 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Every mayeach year (cohorts start classes annually in May) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearMarch 1 (verified by CASPA); October 1 for a guaranteed interview · the school page does not name the year · Applications verified by CASPA by March 1 for the following May start; applying by October 1 guarantees an interview to qualifying applicants
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.
- 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)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Cohorts matriculate and start classes annually in May
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Applications verified by CASPA by March 1 for the following May start; applying by October 1 guarantees an interview to qualifying applicants
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
96.7%Class of 2026 · 58 of 60 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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 16, 2026): NCCPA five-year first-time summary: Class of 2025 (22 first-time takers); five-year average 97%
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 36 of 37 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
100%Class of 2026 · 41 of 41 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template) · the Class of 2025 shows more graduates than entering students (the program added students from a closed program); rates are as published
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearearly interview deadline July 15; program application deadline January 15 · the school page does not name the year · Early interview deadline July 15; January 15 is the CASPA program application deadline
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 12/29/2025: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Early interview deadline July 15; January 15 is the CASPA program application deadline
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 16 of 16 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
88%Class of 2025 · 23 of 26 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
Class size
30 students
GRE
Required
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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 10/13/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$119,000 for the whole programfees not stated · entire program, 27 months ($17,000 per semester) · Total cost of tuition for 27 months as the page labels it; textbooks and other costs are listed separately
Year or cohort: year not stated on the page · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
92% first-time test takersaverage over several years: five-year average (class years not listed in the line)
Graduation rate
96.2%Class of 2025 · 25 of 26 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearDecember 1; rolling admissions · the school page does not name the year · CASPA opens end of April; annual deadline December 1
Minimum science GPA
3.00
Program length
27 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 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 16, 2026): program-stated five-year first-time average pass rate
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Classes of 2026 and 2027 are not yet filled in
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA opens end of April; annual deadline December 1
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
90.6%Class of 2026 · 29 of 32 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template) · the Class of 2024 and 2025 columns add students joining from another class (28+1, 32+1)
Program start
January 2027January 2027 start · Next class.
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): January 2027 start (the page's cost table)
- Accreditation status, first accredited March 9, 2017, next review January 2032 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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 16, 2026.
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 50 of 50 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
98%Class of 2025 · 50 of 51 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template) · the program notes that three students from the Class of 2024 decelerated into the Class of 2025; rates are as published
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
Minimum science GPA
3.00
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.
- 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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 3/04/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA table on the program's pass-rates page: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 30 of 30 (national 91%)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 32 of 32 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
85%Class of 2025 · 34 of 40 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 3/12/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
95% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 21 of 22 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
95.8%Class of 2025 · 23 of 24 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 3/26/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$105,000 for the whole programfees not included · entire 27-month program, 2027 entering cohort · Total tuition for the 27-month program ($15,000 per semester); program fees of $5,300 over the whole program are listed separately
$1,050 per credit hourfees not included · per credit hour, 2027 entering cohort · Tuition per credit hour
Year or cohort: 2027 entering cohort (tuition fixed per cohort for the whole program) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
92% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 92%
Graduation rate
97.5%Class of 2025 · 39 of 40 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearCASPA by October 1 · the school page does not name the year · Apply through CASPA by October 1; the page does not name the year
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.
- 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 16, 2026): Program first-time taker pass rate for the class year 2025 (39 first-time takers; national first-time rate 92%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Apply through CASPA by October 1; the page does not name the year
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$87,034 for the whole programin-state (resident) · fees not included · program total tuition, in-state · Tuition only; general, program and student services fees ($17,488) are listed separately
$104,522 for the whole programin-state (resident) · fees included · program total tuition with fees, in-state · Tuition plus general, program and student services fees
$142,047 for the whole programout-of-state (non-resident) · fees not included · program total tuition, out-of-state · Tuition only
$159,535 for the whole programout-of-state (non-resident) · fees included · program total tuition with fees, out-of-state · Tuition plus general, program and student services fees
Year or cohort: 2026-2027 academic year (didactic plus clinical year, total column) · In-state and out-of-state rates are listed separately by the school.
PANCE pass rate
95% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91.5%
Graduation rate
92.5%Class of 2025 · 37 of 40 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every Augusteach year (fall semester, August) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearcycle opens April 28 and closes September 1 of the year before anticipated matriculation; CASPA and fee by September 1; rolling admissions · the school page does not name the year · Cycle opens April 28 and closes September 1 of the year before matriculation; rolling admissions
Program length
27 months
Class size
39 studentsenrolled students
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 16, 2026): Program-stated first-time pass rate for the Class of 2025 (national 91.5%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Matriculates 40 students each fall semester (August)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Cycle opens April 28 and closes September 1 of the year before matriculation; rolling admissions
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
85% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91%
Graduation rate
90%Class of 2025 · 27 of 30 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every Januaryeach year (cohorts start in January) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearfrom CASPA opening (last Thursday in April) until September 1; rolling decisions · the school page does not name the year · Admissions window from CASPA opening in April until September 1; rolling decisions; the page does not name the year
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Program page: first-time takers at Ursuline 85% for the Class of 2025 (national first-time 91%); Class of 2024 first-time 71%
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Cohorts start in January of each calendar year; the year is not named
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Admissions window from CASPA opening in April until September 1; rolling decisions; the page does not name the year
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
95% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 19 of 20 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
95.2%Class of 2025 · 20 of 21 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearOctober 1 (application deadline named on the guaranteed-interview page) · the school page does not name the year · October 1 application deadline
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 3/30/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): October 1 application deadline
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 32 of 33 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
97.2%Class of 2025 · 35 of 36 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every januaryeach year (the cohort begins in January of the year after the cycle) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearAugust 1 · the school page does not name the year · CASPA opens late April and closes August 1 for the cohort beginning the following January
Program length
28 months
Class size
36 students
GRE
Not required
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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 9/28/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Cohort begins each January
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA opens late April and closes August 1 for the cohort beginning the following January
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
PANCE pass rate
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Graduation rate
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Program start
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Application deadline
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
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.
- Accreditation status, first accredited March 6, 2021, next review October 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
May 2027Class of 2029 · Next class.
Application deadline
Each yearCASPA by midnight Eastern on September 1 (year not stated); CASPA verified by October 1 · midnight Eastern · the school page does not name the year · Submit to CASPA by midnight Eastern on September 1 for the Class of 2029; the year is not stated
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.
- 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
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Class of 2029 matriculates May 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Submit to CASPA by midnight Eastern on September 1 for the Class of 2029; the year is not stated
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
96% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 23 of 24 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
100%Class of 2025 · 24 of 24 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by first-time matriculants (program's three-year measure; includes students who graduate with a different cohort)
Program start
Every Juneeach year (starting in early June) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): October 1, 2026 (cycle with a CASPA deadline of October 1, 2026) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum overall GPA as computed by CASPA
- Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA as computed by CASPA
- Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Program page table: first-time test takers and passes by cohort, Class of 2025 (national 91%); not an NCCPA report copy
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The program starts in early June of each year; the year is not named
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Accreditation status, first accredited September 7, 2007, next review April 2034 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$77,742 per yearfees not included · year 1, cohort starting January 2027 (levelized tuition) · Tuition only; university comprehensive fee ($500 a year) and graduation fee ($165) are separate
$60,466 per yearfees not included · year 2, cohort starting January 2027 (levelized tuition) · Tuition only; fees separate
Year or cohort: cohort starting January 2027 (levelized tuition) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
94% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 34 of 36 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
100%Class of 2025 · 36 of 36 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
January 2027cohort starting January 2027 (CASPA deadline September 1, 2026) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): September 1, 2026 (cohort starting January 2027) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 9/29/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Program starts January 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersClass of 2024 · 31 of 32 passed · national 93%
Graduation rate
97.9%Class of 2026 · 39 of 42 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template) · the program publishes 97.9% for 2026, which differs from 39 of 42
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): August 1, 2026, 11:59 PM ET (2026 cycle (applications opened late April 2026)) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
Minimum BCP GPA
3.00BCP = biology, chemistry and physics
Program length
26 months
Class size
60 students
GRE
Not required
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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 10/30/2024 (the report the program links): first-time takers, Class of 2024 (national 93%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$70,404 per yearfees included · year 1 tuition and fees, 2026-2027 · Tuition and fees together
$69,651 per yearfees included · year 2 tuition and fees, 2026-2027 · Tuition and fees together
$18,850 per yearfees included · year 3 tuition and fees, 2026-2027 · Tuition and fees together
Year or cohort: 2026-2027 (standard program enrollment) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
May 20272026-27 cycle (CASPA verified by September 1, 2026) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): September 1, 2026 (2026-27 cycle (program starts May 2027)) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- 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
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Program starts May 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$95,500 for the whole programfees not included · entire program, Class of 2027 (about $15,917 per semester x 6 semesters) · Total program tuition; university fee ($17,010), experiential learning fee ($8,000) and graduation fee ($145) are separate
$120,655 for the whole programfees included · entire program, Class of 2027 · Total program cost on the page: tuition plus university, experiential learning and graduation fees
Year or cohort: Class of 2027 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
58% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 11 of 19 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Rolling admissionsRolling admission; no fixed deadline stated on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 10/08/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026, the first graduating class (national 94%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Rolling admission; no fixed deadline stated on the pages reviewed
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$17,810 per termfees not included · per semester, x 6 semesters, Summer 2026 entering class · Tuition only; an annual $1,500 experiential learning fee is separate
Year or cohort: 2026-27 (Summer 2026 entering class) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
94% first-time test takersClass of 2026 (Glenside PA) · 48 of 51 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Summer 2026Summer 2026 entering class (latest listed; next not published) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Each yearOctober 1, rolling admissions · the school page does not name the year · CASPA opens late April; application deadline October 1; rolling admissions
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 9/28/2026, Glenside PA campus rows only: first-time takers, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The program lists Summer entering classes; the next class's date is not stated
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA opens late April; application deadline October 1; rolling admissions
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$1,042 per credit hourfees not included · per credit, academic year 26-27 (102 credits in total); no tuition lock · Tuition only; laptop, BLS/ACLS, clinical rotation and other fees are listed separately
$106,284 for the whole programfees not included · entire program, 102 credits, at the 2026-27 rate · Total program tuition
Year or cohort: Academic Year 26-27 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
93% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · national 94%
Graduation rate
94.44%Class of 2025 · 34 of 36 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearpriority October 1; final April 1 · the school page does not name the year · Priority deadline October 1, final deadline April 1 (a campus listing page gives February 1, 2027 for Fall 2027 matriculation, which differs)
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 9/02/2026: first-time takers, Class of 2026: 14 of 15 (national 94%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Class of 2026 column not yet filled in on the page
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Priority deadline October 1, final deadline April 1 (a campus listing page gives February 1, 2027 for Fall 2027 matriculation, which differs)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$1,298 per credit hourfees not included · per credit, 2026-2027 (85 credits required) · Tuition per credit; program fees are separate; tuition lock holds first-year tuition for year two
$71,390 per yearfees not included · first year, 2026-2027 · Tuition only; second year is $38,940
Year or cohort: 2026-2027 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
94% first-time test takersaverage over several years: past five years (years not stated on the page)
Graduation rate
89.39%Class of 2026 · 59 of 66 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Fall 20272026-27 CASPA cycle (opened late April 2026) · Next class.
Application deadline
Each yearOctober 1 (fully verified in CASPA) · the school page does not name the year · CASPA application fully verified by October 1
Minimum science GPA
3.25
Program length
24 months
Class size
59 studentsmatriculated students
GRE
Not required
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 16, 2026): school-stated five-year average first-time pass rate
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Students applying in the cycle that opened late April 2026 start in fall 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA application fully verified by October 1
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
88.57%Class of 2026 · 31 of 35 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every mayeach year (program starts mid-May) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearNovember 1 (verified by CASPA) · the school page does not name the year · Applications completed and verified by CASPA by November 1
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.
- 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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The program starts in mid-May each year
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Applications completed and verified by CASPA by November 1
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
PANCE pass rate
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Graduation rate
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Program start
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Application deadline
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
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.
- Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Accreditation status, first accredited June 25, 2022, next review October 2026 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
96% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Every falleach year (fall semester, late August) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearDecember 1; this program has a fixed deadline rather than rolling admission · the school page does not name the year · Application deadline December 1
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 2/27/2026: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 77 of 80 (national 91%)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Program starts in the fall semester; matriculation is in late August
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Application deadline December 1
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
91% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91%
Graduation rate
91.36%Class of 2025 · 74 of 81 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every augusteach year (accepted applicants matriculate the following August) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearSeptember 1 of the year before matriculation (verified by CASPA) · the school page does not name the year · Verified by CASPA no later than September 1 of the year before matriculation
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 4/28/2026: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 67 of 74 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Accepted applicants matriculate the following August
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Verified by CASPA no later than September 1 of the year before matriculation
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$351,052 for the whole programfees not stated · entire five-year program (4 undergraduate years, one summer, graduate phase) · Total tuition for the freshman-entry five-year program; undergraduate $61,152 a year, graduate $1,976 a credit
Year or cohort: year not stated (undergraduate rate shown per year) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearNovember 15 (first-year students) · the school page does not name the year · Freshman-entry program: application deadline November 15 for first-year students
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.
- Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): the accredited graduate component
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): school-stated first-time pass rate for the Classes of 2024 and 2025
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Freshman-entry program: application deadline November 15 for first-year students
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$118,178 for the whole programfees not stated · entire graduate program (guide is undated) · Total graduate tuition stated in the program's Admissions Guide
Year or cohort: year not stated (undated Admissions Guide) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
96% first-time test takersClass of 2025
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
July 20272026 cycle (deadline passed) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): August 15, 2026 (2026 cycle (classes begin July 2027)) · The page says the deadline has passed and gives no 2027-application dates
Program length
26 months
Class size
30 students
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 16, 2026): program-stated first-time pass rate for the Class of 2025 (national 92% as quoted by the program)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Classes begin July 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The page says the deadline has passed and gives no 2027-application dates
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$22,285 per termfees not included · per semester, first year of the freshman-entry five-year program · Tuition only; room, board, lab and university fees are separate lines
Year or cohort: first year (year not stated) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
94% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · national 94%
Graduation rate
91.4%Class of 2026 · 53 of 58 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearOctober 15 of the year before enrollment (freshman entry) · the school page does not name the year · Freshman-entry program: apply by October 15 of the year before enrollment
Class size
58 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.
- 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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 10/09/2026 (Gannon University, Erie program): first-time takers, Class of 2026: 49 of 52 (national 94%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Class of 2024 shows 64 graduates from 67 entering
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Freshman-entry program: apply by October 15 of the year before enrollment
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
96% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 65 of 68 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
90.7%Class of 2025 · 68 of 75 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Fall 2028application cycle open until October 1, 2027 (class entering Fall 2028) · Next class.
Application deadline
October 1, 2027 upcomingclass entering Fall 2028 · CASPA open until October 1, 2027 for the class entering Fall 2028; deadline for final CASPA application and verification is October 1 of the year the cycle opened
Minimum science GPA
3.20
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.
- 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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 2/13/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Class entering Fall 2028 (five-year program; CASPA opens the last Thursday of April)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA open until October 1, 2027 for the class entering Fall 2028; deadline for final CASPA application and verification is October 1 of the year the cycle opened
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$111,961 for the whole programfees not included · entire program: 103 credits at $1,087 per credit · Total tuition; program student fees (about $3,600) and university fees are separate
Year or cohort: year not stated on the page · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
98% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 48 of 49 passed · national 92%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Summer 2027Summer 2027 cohort · Next class.
Application deadline
January 15, 2027 upcomingSummer 2027 cohort · January 15, 2027 is the deadline for the Summer 2027 cohort
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 9/24/2025: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 92%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Summer 2027 cohort
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): January 15, 2027 is the deadline for the Summer 2027 cohort
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$65,826 per yearfees not included · first year, 2026-27 (53 credits at $1,242 per credit) · Tuition only; university fees, program fee ($1,160 per semester) and other lines are separate
Year or cohort: 2026-27 first year · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 29 of 29 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
97%Class of 2026 · 29 of 30 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 9/21/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 24 of 24 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
July 20272026-27 cycle (class matriculating July 2027) · Next class.
Application deadline
Rolling admissionsRolling admission; all admission criteria must be met by June 1, 2027 to matriculate in July 2027
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 9/26/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Matriculation July 2027; the program starts each July
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Rolling admission; all admission criteria must be met by June 1, 2027 to matriculate in July 2027
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$96,424 for the whole programin-state (resident) · fees included · entire program for completion, in-state, estimated tuition and fees · Tuition and fees; estimated non-tuition expenses ($85,606) are separate
$103,852 for the whole programout-of-state (non-resident) · fees included · entire program for completion, out-of-state, estimated tuition and fees · Tuition and fees; estimated non-tuition expenses ($85,606) are separate
Year or cohort: year not stated on the page · In-state and out-of-state rates are listed separately by the school.
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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
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
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
89.66%Class of 2026 · 26 of 29 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
98% first-time test takersClass of 2025 (Philadelphia campus) · national 92%
Graduation rate
96.8%Class of 2026 (Philadelphia campus) · 60 of 62 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 9/24/2025, Philadelphia campus rows: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 58 of 59 (national 92%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
92% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 46 of 50 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Fall 2027Fall 2027 cohort (freshman-entry 3+2 program) · Next class.
Application deadline
November 16, 2026 upcomingFall 2027 cohort (3+2 direct-entry program) · Application and material deadline November 16, 2026 for the Fall 2027 cohort (direct-entry 3+2 program)
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 first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 8/13/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Fall 2027 cohort of the direct-entry (3+2) program
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Application and material deadline November 16, 2026 for the Fall 2027 cohort (direct-entry 3+2 program)
- Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Accreditation status, first accredited September 1, 1980, next review January 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$56,260 per yearfees not included · per year (Year 1 and Year 2 each $56,260) · Tuition only; fees are listed separately
$112,520 for the whole programfees not included · entire two-year program · Total tuition; fees are listed separately
Year or cohort: year not stated on the page · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
97.5%Class of 2026 · 39 of 40 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Fall 2027Class of 2029 cohort (CASPA April to October 1, 2026) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): October 1, 2026 (Class of 2029 cohort (Fall 2027 matriculation)) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- 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
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Class of 2029 cohort matriculating Fall 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 49 of 49 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
96.1%Class of 2025 · 49 of 51 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 1/30/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersaverage over several years: five-year first-time pass rate of graduates
Graduation rate
88%Class of 2026 · 44 of 50 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
Minimum science GPA
3.20
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.
- 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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum CASPA calculated cumulative GPA
- Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA
- Required healthcare experience hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum
- 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 March 12, 2016, next review April 2030 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
91% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 29 of 32 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
91.4%Class of 2025 · 32 of 35 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 12/04/2025: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): 27-month graduate program
- Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Accreditation status, first accredited March 6, 2021, next review TBD (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
98% first-time test takersClass of 2024 · national 92%
Graduation rate
90%Class of 2025 · 45 of 50 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): Duration 27 months
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 1/28/2025 (the report the program links; Center City): first-time takers, Class of 2024: 42 of 43 (national 92%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Accreditation status, first accredited March 7, 2014, next review July 2028 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
Official program site for Thomas Jefferson University, Center City Campus (opens in a new tab)
Last checked Oct 13, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
81% first-time test takersClass of 2025 (East Falls campus) · national 91%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program length
25 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.
- Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 4/14/2026, East Falls campus rows: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 35 of 43 (national 91%)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
93% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 55 of 59 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
98.3%Class of 2025 · 59 of 60 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedApplications open spring 2027; the closing date is listed as TBD
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 7/17/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Applications open spring 2027; the closing date is listed as TBD
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$54,990 per yearfees not included · annual flat-rate tuition, each of the two years · Tuition only
$109,980 for the whole programfees not included · entire program (didactic and clinical year) · Tuition only
$123,030 for the whole programfees included · entire program (didactic and clinical year) · Tuition plus mandatory fees: PAS major fee, clinical-year fee and university computing fee
Year or cohort: 2026-2027 estimated program costs · The school states the rate is the same for in-state and out-of-state students.
PANCE pass rate
76% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 69 of 91 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
92%Class of 2025 · 92 of 100 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedApplications open spring 2027; the closing date is listed as TBD
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 7/30/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Applications open spring 2027; the closing date is listed as TBD
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 26 of 26 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
96.3%Class of 2025 · 26 of 27 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearCASPA verified by December 1 of the year of desired enrollment; process begins in April; rolling admissions · the school page does not name the year · CASPA verified by December 1 of the year of desired enrollment; rolling admissions
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.
- Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA at the time of application
- Required patient care hours (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum at the time of application
- Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 10/14/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA verified by December 1 of the year of desired enrollment; rolling admissions
- Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Location (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 West Chester University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for West Chester University (opens in a new tab)
Last checked Oct 13, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
98% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · national 94%
Graduation rate
95.74%Class of 2026 · 45 of 47 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
January 5, 2027Class of 2029 (CASPA cycle closed October 1, 2026) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): October 1, 2026, midnight (Class of 2029 cycle) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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
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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 8/26/2026: first-time takers, Class of 2026: 44 of 45 (national 94%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Class of 2024 shows 48 graduates from 47 entering (students joined the cohort)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Class of 2029 matriculates January 5, 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- Accreditation status, first accredited September 6, 2013, next review October 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$48,000 per yearfees not included · per year ($16,000 per semester, three semesters) · Tuition only; program fee ($1,500 a year, first semester of each year) and technology fee ($375 a year) are separate; direct cost totals $49,875 a year
Year or cohort: year not stated on the page · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91%
Graduation rate
100%Class of 2025 · 35 of 35 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
January 4, 20272026 cycle (applications closed) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): September 1, 2026 (2026 cycle (classes begin January 4, 2027)) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted; rolling admissions
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 5/12/2026: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 34 of 35 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Classes begin January 4, 2027; the program starts each January
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted; rolling admissions
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
92% first-time test takersaverage over several years: five-year first-time test taker average
Graduation rate
89.9%Class of 2024 · 89 of 99 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
Class size
97 studentsARC-PA approved maximum entering class
GRE
Not required
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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
86% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 25 of 29 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
96.67%Class of 2025 · 29 of 30 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every januaryeach year (a new cohort of 30 matriculates each January) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearAugust 1 (CASPA-verified); rolling admissions · the school page does not name the year · Cycle opens end of April and runs through August 1; rolling admissions
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 4/20/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): A new cohort matriculates each January
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Cycle opens end of April and runs through August 1; rolling admissions
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 34 of 34 passed · national 92%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 10/29/2025: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 92%)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 29 of 29 passed · national 92%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
January 20272026-2027 cycle (matriculating January 2027) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): August 1, 2026 (cycle for matriculation in January 2027) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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
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 first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 11/20/2025: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 92%)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Students matriculate in January 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$53,168.80 for the whole programin-state (resident) · fees included · entire program, South Dakota resident · Total Program (Tuition/Fees) for 104 credits; excludes the living, insurance and other estimates listed on the next page
$76,285.60 for the whole programregional rate · fees included · entire program, SD Advantage column · Total Program (Tuition/Fees); the sheet does not say who qualifies for the SD Advantage rate
$108,778.70 for the whole programout-of-state (non-resident) · fees included · entire program, non-resident · Total Program (Tuition/Fees) for 104 credits
Year or cohort: estimates beginning with the Summer 2026 term (104 total credits) · In-state and out-of-state rates are listed separately by the school.
PANCE pass rate
96% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 23 of 24 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
92%Class of 2025 · 24 of 26 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 4/14/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Location (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Accreditation status, first accredited April 1, 1995, next review January 2033 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$109,860 for the whole programfees included · entire program, cohort starting January 2027 (Class of 2029) · Total program costs including tuition and fees
Year or cohort: cohort starting January 2027 (Class of 2029) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
98% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 46 of 47 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
98%Class of 2025 · 49 of 50 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
January 2027cohort starting January 2027 (Class of 2029) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): October 1, 2026 (cohort starting January 2027 (Class of 2029)) · The next cycle's deadline is not yet posted
Program length
27 months
Class size
50 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.
- 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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 7/31/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Classes begin in January; the January 2027 cohort is the Class of 2029
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's deadline is not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
77% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 66 of 86 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
90%Class of 2025 · 86 of 96 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
May 20272026 CASPA cycle (deadline December 1, 2026) · Next class.
Application deadline
December 1, 2026 upcoming2026 cycle (class beginning May 2027) · CASPA application deadline December 1, 2026
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 7/27/2026 (Harrogate program): first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Class beginning May 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA application deadline December 1, 2026
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 85 of 88 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
88%Class of 2025 · 88 of 100 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Fall 20272026-27 CASPA cycle (PA 2029 student cohort) · Next class.
Application deadline
January 15, 2027 upcoming2026-27 cycle (PA 2029 student cohort) · applications opened April 30, 2026 · Application completed and verified by CASPA by January 15, 2027; rolling admissions cycle
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 9/02/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Classes begin Fall 2027 for the PA 2029 cohort
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Application completed and verified by CASPA by January 15, 2027; rolling admissions cycle
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
98% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 91%
Graduation rate
90%Class of 2025 · 45 of 50 entering students graduated · Share of the entering class that graduated on time, as the program reports it
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Rolling admissionsRolling admissions; no fixed deadline date found
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): program-stated first-time pass rate, Class of 2025 (91% national)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): on-time graduation rate (the program reports on-time graduation, not ARC-PA template completion)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Rolling admissions; no fixed deadline date found
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
PANCE pass rate
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Graduation rate
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Program start
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Application deadline
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
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.
- Accreditation status, first accredited June 25, 2022, next review July 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
89% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 25 of 28 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
87.88%Class of 2025 · 29 of 33 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): enrolls a cohort of 30 students annually
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 4/02/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The Class of 2026 column is not yet filled in
- Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Accreditation status, first accredited October 2, 2021, next review October 2026 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 25 of 25 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
96.2%Class of 2026 · 25 of 26 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Rolling admissionsRolling admission; no deadline date found
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 6/02/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Rolling admission; no deadline date found
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
96% first-time test takersClass of 2025 (Knoxville campus) · national 91%
Graduation rate
97.6%Class of 2025 (Knoxville campus) · 83 of 85 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Fall 20272026-27 cycle (class starting Fall 2027) · Next class.
Application deadline
March 1, 2027 upcoming2026-27 cycle (class starting Fall 2027) · applications opened April 30, 2026 · Application deadline March 1, 2027; CASPA opened April 30, 2026; a supplemental application is also required
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 2/24/2026, Knoxville campus rows: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 79 of 82 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Class of 2026 not yet reported
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Class starting Fall 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Application deadline March 1, 2027; CASPA opened April 30, 2026; a supplemental application is also 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
96% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 54 of 56 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Fall 20272026-27 cycle (class starting fall 2027) · Next class.
Application deadline
March 1, 2027 upcoming2026-27 cycle (class starting fall 2027) · Application deadline March 1, 2027; a supplemental application is also required
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 3/11/2026 (Nashville): first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Class starting fall 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Application deadline March 1, 2027; a supplemental application is also 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 50 of 50 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Rolling admissionsRolling admissions; no deadline date matched
Minimum science GPA
3.25
Program length
27 months
Class size
50 students
GRE
Not required
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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 1/10/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Rolling admissions; no deadline date matched
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$49,820 for the whole programin-state (resident) · fees not included · program total, four semesters, in-state · Tuition only; fees of $14,428 for the same period are listed separately
$86,340 for the whole programout-of-state (non-resident) · fees not included · program total, four semesters, out-of-state · Tuition only; fees of $14,428 for the same period are listed separately
Year or cohort: 2026-2027 academic year (four semesters shown) · In-state and out-of-state rates are listed separately by the school.
PANCE pass rate
96% first-time test takersClass of 2025
Graduation rate
90%Class of 2025 · 27 of 30 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
January 20272026-2027 cycle (matriculating January 2027) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): September 1, 2026, 11:59 PM CST (2026-2027 CASPA cycle (matriculating January 2027)) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): School-stated first-time pass rate for 2025 (no counts on the page)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Class matriculating January 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
82% first-time test takers2025 (current year on the program goals page)
Graduation rate
87%Class of June 2026 (24-1) · 60 of 69 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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 16, 2026): program-stated first-time PANCE pass rate for 2025; five-year running average 2020-2025 is 92.17%
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Published ARC-PA table: graduation rate 87%
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$112,000 for the whole programfees not included · entire program, Class of 2026, billed across 6 terms · Total program tuition; experiential learning fee ($8,600) is separate
$120,600 for the whole programfees included · entire program, Class of 2026 · Total program cost: tuition plus experiential learning fee
Year or cohort: Class of 2026 (the cohort the page lists) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
91% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 30 of 33 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearDecember 1, rolling admissions · 11:59 PM ET · the school page does not name the year · CASPA opens in April and closes December 1 each year; rolling admissions
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 8/04/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA opens in April and closes December 1 each year; rolling admissions
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$38,825 per yearfees not included · PA1 (first year), 2026-27 · Tuition only; insurance, facility, curriculum and other fees are separate lines (direct charges for year 1 total $55,992.52)
Year or cohort: 2026-27 · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
89% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 32 of 36 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
90%Class of 2025 · 36 of 40 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearAugust 1 · 11:59 PM ET · the school page does not name the year · CASPA-verified and all materials by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 1 each admission cycle; no rolling admissions
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 2/02/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA-verified and all materials by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 1 each admission cycle; no rolling admissions
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$23,333 per termfees not included · per trimester, for 6 trimesters (cohort enrolling October 2025) · Tuition per trimester; a $100 administrative fee per trimester and other costs are listed separately; tuition is the same for in-state and out-of-state
Year or cohort: cohort enrolling October 2025 (the page's current estimate) · The school states the rate is the same for in-state and out-of-state students.
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
September 2027cohort starting September 2027 · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): October 1, 2026 (cohort starting September 2027) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- 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
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Next start date September 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$113,336 for the whole programfees not included · entire program, estimated · Estimated tuition; a $4,040 comprehensive fee is separate
$117,376 for the whole programfees included · entire program, estimated · Estimated total cost of program: tuition plus the comprehensive fee
Year or cohort: year not stated on the page · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearOctober 1 of each cycle; modified rolling admissions · the school page does not name the year · CASPA deadline October 1 of each cycle; modified rolling admissions
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.
- 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
- Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): seats available each year
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA deadline October 1 of each cycle; modified rolling admissions
- Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Accreditation status, first accredited September 23, 2023, next review April 2026 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$107,100 for the whole programfees not included · entire 7-semester program, Cohort 2029 (entering Fall 2027) · Tuition only; estimated university fees ($9,170) and other required fees are separate; total direct tuition and mandatory fees $117,217
$106,000 for the whole programfees not included · entire 7-semester program, Cohort 2028 (entering Fall 2026) · Tuition only
Year or cohort: cohort tables 2026-2029 (7 semesters) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
90% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 27 of 30 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
96.77%Class of 2025 · 30 of 31 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template) · the program's denominator is the entering class plus students joining from another class (30 + 1 for 2025)
Program start
Every Augusteach year (a new class begins each fall semester in August) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): September 1, 2026 (2026 cycle) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- 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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 3/30/2026 (linked from the program page): first-time takers, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): A new class begins each fall semester in August
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- Accreditation status, first accredited April 25, 2026, next review TBD (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2026
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Every januaryeach year (January start) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearSeptember 1 (all application materials complete in CASPA) · the school page does not name the year · CASPA cycle begins in April; all materials complete by September 1 each year for the January start
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.
- 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
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): January start
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA cycle begins in April; all materials complete by September 1 each year for the January start
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Every summerfrom the 2026-2027 cohort (May/summer start) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): From the 2026-2027 cohort the program has a May/summer start
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
92% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 59 of 64 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
90%Class of 2025 · 64 of 71 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 3/16/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time or all takers not statedaverage over several years: students passing the PANCE on the first attempt for the past five years
Graduation rate
79.4%Class of 2025 · 50 of 63 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
Minimum science GPA
3.00
Program length
30 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.
- 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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 38 of 39 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
97.5%Class of 2025 · 39 of 40 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 9/29/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
92%Class of 2026 · 69 of 75 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every Augusteach year (classes start in August) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): September 1, 2026 (class entering in 2027) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- 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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Classes start in August; the year is not named
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
92%Class of 2025 · 87 of 95 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearCASPA and application steps by September 1 each year · the school page does not name the year · Application deadline September 1 each year
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.
- 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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Application deadline September 1 each year
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$46,508 for the whole programin-state (resident) · fees not included · program total tuition, resident (San Antonio and Laredo campuses) · Tuition row of the estimate; fees of $15,680, computer and books are listed separately
$112,510 for the whole programout-of-state (non-resident) · fees not included · program total tuition, non-resident (San Antonio and Laredo campuses) · Tuition row of the estimate; fees of $15,680, computer and books are listed separately
Year or cohort: 2026-2027 estimate for new students (summer 2027 tuition rates used) · In-state and out-of-state rates are listed separately by the school.
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
89% first-time test takersaverage over several years: 5-year mean · national 92%
Graduation rate
93%3-year average (as of 2025) · Three-year average graduation rate stated by the program (no cohort counts on the page)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearCASPA verified by September 1, 11:59 pm ET; rolling admissions September to December · 11:59 PM ET · the school page does not name the year · CASPA verified by September 1, 11:59 pm ET; rolling admissions September to December; the page does not name the year
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Program-stated five-year mean first-time pass rate (national five-year mean 92%); no class-year table on the page
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Three-year average graduation rate as of 2025
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA verified by September 1, 11:59 pm ET; rolling admissions September to December; the page does not name the year
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
96% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 43 of 45 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
90%Class of 2025 · 45 of 50 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every Januaryeach year (program begins in January) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 9/29/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The program begins in January of the year of matriculation; the year is not named
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$97,208 for the whole programin-state (resident) · fees included · estimated total, seven semesters, Utah resident · Institutional tuition and fees plus the $1,000 programmatic fee per semester
$139,660 for the whole programout-of-state (non-resident) · fees included · estimated total, seven semesters, non-resident · Institutional tuition and fees plus the $1,000 programmatic fee per semester; qualifying for residency after one year lowers it to $118,434
Year or cohort: 2026-2027 tuition rate (fall 2026 to summer 2027), seven semesters · In-state and out-of-state rates are listed separately by the school.
PANCE pass rate
98% candidates who ultimately passedaverage over several years: five-year
Graduation rate
89%Class of 2025 (Salt Lake City main campus) · 42 of 47 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
May 10, 20272026 application year (2027 matriculating class) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): August 1, 2026 (2026 application year (2027 matriculating class)) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- 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
- PANCE pass rate, candidates who ultimately passed (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Program-stated ultimate PANCE pass rate over five years (no class-year first-time table read)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Orientation and classes begin Monday, May 10, 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 28 of 28 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
93%Class of 2026 · 28 of 30 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
January 11, 2027January 2027 cohort (Class of 2029) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): August 15, 2026, 11:59 PM EST (2026 cycle (January 2027 cohort)) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 7/23/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): New student orientation and classes begin January 11, 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$92,709 for the whole programin-state (resident) · fees not included · six-semester program tuition, Utah resident · Tuition only; university fees of $2,434 and other program costs are listed separately
$135,137 for the whole programout-of-state (non-resident) · fees not included · six-semester program tuition, non-Utah resident · Tuition only; a non-resident who receives residency after one year pays $116,014
Year or cohort: estimated six-semester program costs (year not named) · In-state and out-of-state rates are listed separately by the school.
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
100%Class of 2025 · 20 of 20 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
January 20272026 cycle (January 2027 start) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): August 1, 2026, 11:59 PM MST (2026 cycle (January 2027 start)) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
- Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum 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): students per cohort
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): New student orientation and classes begin January 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 Weber State University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Weber State University (opens in a new tab)
Last checked Oct 13, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$115,000 for the whole programfees included · entire program, tuition and fees · Total program tuition and fees; required textbooks, subscriptions and equipment for student use are included; $1,000 deposit is deducted from first-semester tuition
Year or cohort: tuition and fees listed for the program · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
August 30, 20272027 cohort (CASPA opened April 30, 2026) · Next class.
Application deadline
April 1, 2027 upcoming2027 cohort · applications opened April 30, 2026 · CASPA opened April 30, 2026 and closes April 1, 2027
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.
- Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): required 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): cohort size of up to 50 students
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Matriculation August 30, 2027 for the 2027 cohort
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA opened April 30, 2026 and closes April 1, 2027
- Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Accreditation status, first accredited January 24, 2026, next review TBD (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$13,700 per termfees not included · per semester, Class of 2028 (no additional lab or course fees) · Tuition only
$95,900 for the whole programfees not included · entire 27-month program (7 semesters), Class of 2028 · Total tuition
Year or cohort: Class of 2028 (May 2026 matriculation); tuition is set per cohort · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
May 2026Class of 2028 (latest cohort listed) · This class has already started.
Application deadline
Rolling admissionsRolling admissions; no deadline date found
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.
- 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
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Class of 2028 orientation May 4-6, 2026; the program matriculates in May
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Rolling admissions; no deadline date found
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
96.9%Class of 2025 · 31 of 32 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template) · one class shows 33 graduates from 32 entering (a student joined the cohort)
Program start
Every summereach year (one cohort is admitted per year) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): One cohort is admitted per year
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
January 20282026-2027 application cycle · Next class.
Application deadline
March 1, 2027 upcoming2026-2027 application cycle (matriculation January 2028) · March 1 application deadline within the 2026-2027 cycle (the year is taken from the guidebook's cycle label); no rolling admissions
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.
- 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
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Matriculation January 2028 for the 2026-2027 application cycle
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): March 1 application deadline within the 2026-2027 cycle (the year is taken from the guidebook's cycle label); no rolling admissions
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 35 of 35 passed · national 92%
Graduation rate
87.5%Class of 2025 · 35 of 40 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every januaryeach year (program starts in January) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Each yearOctober 1 (CASPA closes); rolling admissions · the school page does not name the year · CASPA opens April 30 and closes October 1; admission decisions on a rolling basis
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, 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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 12/08/2025: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 92%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Program starts in January; CASPA opens April 30 and closes October 1
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA opens April 30 and closes October 1; admission decisions on a rolling basis
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 39 of 39 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
93%Class of 2025 · 39 of 42 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report read from the page image (printed 3/24/2026): first-time takers, class graduating December 2025 (national 91%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
95% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 20 of 21 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Rolling admissionsHolistic and rolling admissions; no deadline date matched
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 8/25/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Holistic and rolling admissions; no deadline date matched
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
96% first-time test takersaverage over several years: overall pass rate for all years for first-time takers
Graduation rate
93.3%Class of 2025 (Winchester main campus) · 42 of 45 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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
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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Winchester main campus rows (the program also has a Loudoun location)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
94% first-time test takersClass of 2025
Graduation rate
100%Class of 2026 · 36 of 36 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearAugust 1 (all application materials complete in CASPA) · the school page does not name the year · CASPA cycle begins in April; all materials complete by August 1 each year for the January start
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.
- 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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): CASPA cycle begins in April; all materials complete by August 1 each year for the January start
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
97.5%Class of 2024 · 39 of 40 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
PANCE pass rate
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Graduation rate
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Program start
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Application deadline
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
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.
- Accreditation status, first accredited March 1, 2024, next review January 2027 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Graduation rate
92%Class of 2025 (Seattle main campus) · 47 of 51 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Each yearapplication closes October 1 annually; rolling review · the school page does not name the year · Application closes October 1 annually; rolling review of verified applications
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.
- 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
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Application closes October 1 annually; rolling review of verified applications
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
PANCE pass rate
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Graduation rate
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Program start
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
Application deadline
Not verified (the school's site could not be read)
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.
- 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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$21,708 per yearin-state (resident) · fees included · PA1 year (9 months), resident, 2026-27 · Tuition and fees together
$31,588 per yearout-of-state (non-resident) · fees included · PA1 year (9 months), non-resident, 2026-27 · Tuition and fees together
Year or cohort: 2026-27 cost of attendance (PA1, 9 months) · In-state and out-of-state rates are listed separately by the school.
PANCE pass rate
97% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 28 of 29 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
96.67%Class of 2026 · 29 of 30 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
January 2027cycle for the class entering January 2027 (CASPA verified by October 1, 2026) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): October 1, 2026 (class entering January 2027) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): required minimum overall GPA as calculated by CASPA
- Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Class size (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): class size
- GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): entrance exam is the GRE, the MCAT may be substituted
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report read from the page image (printed 9/24/2026): first-time takers, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Class entering January 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Location (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 Marshall University (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for Marshall University (opens in a new tab)
Last checked Oct 13, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 29 of 29 passed · national 93%
Graduation rate
85.29%Class of 2025 · 29 of 34 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 6/17/2025 (the report the program links): first-time takers, Class of 2025 (national 93%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 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 University of Charleston (opens in a new tab)Admissions requirements for University of Charleston (opens in a new tab)
Last checked Oct 13, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$76,400 for the whole programin-state (resident) · fees not stated · 24-month tuition, in-state · Tuition only as listed; other expenses are listed separately
$111,400 for the whole programout-of-state (non-resident) · fees not stated · 24-month tuition, out-of-state · Tuition only as listed; other expenses are listed separately
Year or cohort: program cost page (year not named), 24-month program · In-state and out-of-state rates are listed separately by the school.
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 14 of 14 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
77.8%Class of 2026 · 14 of 18 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Every Julyeach year (start term July) · The school gives the start term, not a year.
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- Minimum GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum cumulative GPA
- Minimum science GPA (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): minimum science GPA
- Program length (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- GRE (school page, read Oct 13, 2026): standardized tests (GRE or GMAT) are not required
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 8/13/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Start term July; the year is not named
- Degree (school page, read Oct 13, 2026)
- Accreditation status, first accredited September 9, 2011, next review April 2035 (ARC-PA list, accreditation history)
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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$94,364 for the whole programin-state (resident) · fees included · total tuition and fees for the entire program, West Virginia resident · University and college tuition and fees; other program costs ($19,201) and living costs are separate
$147,473 for the whole programout-of-state (non-resident) · fees included · total tuition and fees for the entire program, non-resident · University and college tuition and fees; other program costs ($19,201) and living costs are separate
Year or cohort: class entering January 2027 (2026-2027 board-approved rates) · In-state and out-of-state rates are listed separately by the school.
PANCE pass rate
92% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 23 of 25 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
Not found on the pages reviewed
Program start
January 11, 2027class matriculating January 2027 (PA class of 2029) · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): August 1, 2026 (class matriculating January 2027) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 3/06/2026: first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): First day of classes January 11, 2027 (orientation January 7 to 8)
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$110,060 for the whole programfees not included · entire program, estimated, 2027-2029 · Estimated tuition; estimated program fees ($8,680) are separate; year-two tuition is not yet set
$118,740 for the whole programfees included · entire program, estimated, 2027-2029 · Estimated tuition plus program fees
Year or cohort: estimate for 2027-2029 (current tuition and fee amounts) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · national 92%
Graduation rate
100%Class of 2025 · 32 of 32 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
May 18, 2026Class of 2028 (latest cohort in the handbook calendar) · This class has already started.
Application deadline
Each yearOctober 1 (CASPA opens late April) · the school page does not name the year · October 1 application deadline, all materials including a verified CASPA application
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 7/16/2025: first-time takers, Class of 2025: 32 of 32 (national 92%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Class of 2028 summer term classes began May 18, 2026; the next cohort's date is not published on the pages reviewed
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): October 1 application deadline, all materials including a verified CASPA application
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
$129,688 for the whole programfees not included · estimated total tuition, May 2026 matriculants (seven terms, Summer 2026 to Summer 2028) · Estimated total cost of tuition; lab fees are included in the tuition payment, other costs are listed separately
Year or cohort: cohort matriculating May 2026 (Class of 2028) · The school lists one rate and does not say whether it is in-state or out-of-state.
PANCE pass rate
99% first-time test takersClass of 2025 · 73 of 74 passed · national 91%
Graduation rate
94.67%Class of 2026 · 71 of 75 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
May 2026May 2026 matriculation (Class of 2028), latest cohort listed · This class has already started.
Application deadline
Each yearAugust 1 · the school page does not name the year · All electronic application materials must be received by CASPA no later than August 1 of each year
Program length
28 months
Class size
75 students
GRE
Optional
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 16, 2026): NCCPA report printed 3/17/2026: first-time takers, Class of 2025 (national 91%)
- Tuition (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): MUPA Graduation Rate page (A3.11i)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The program lists May matriculation cohorts; the next cohort's start is not published
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): All electronic application materials must be received by CASPA no later than August 1 of each year
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
100% first-time test takersClass of 2026 · 27 of 27 passed · national 94%
Graduation rate
96.4%Class of 2026 · 27 of 28 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template)
Program start
Summer 20272026-27 cycle · For the class whose application cycle has closed.
Application deadline
Next cycle not yet postedLast cycle (closed): August 1, 2026 (2026-27 cycle) · The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
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.
- 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
- PANCE first-time pass rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): NCCPA report (file dated 6.3.26): first-time takers, program pass rate, Class of 2026 (national 94%)
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- Program start (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Students accepted in this cycle start in summer 2027
- Application deadline (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): The next cycle's dates are not yet posted
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).
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
Cost, outcomes and dates
Tuition
Not found on the pages reviewed
PANCE pass rate
93% first-time or all takers not statedaverage over several years: five-year · national 93%
Graduation rate
92%Class of 2025 · 60 of 64 entering students graduated · Graduates divided by entering class size (ARC-PA graduation rate template) · the published rate (92%) differs from 60 of 64 because the school's own table counts attrition separately (6%)
Program start
Not found on the pages reviewed
Application deadline
Not found on the pages reviewed
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.
- 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
- PANCE pass rate, first-time not stated (school page, read Oct 16, 2026): Program-stated five-year average PANCE pass rate (national five-year average also 93%); the page does not say first-time or all takers
- Graduation rate (school page, read Oct 16, 2026)
- 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 to Oct 16, 2026 (each figure's date is under See more details).

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5 out of 5 starsGoogle
HealthCareer Certs has been an incredible stepping stone for anyone pursuing a career in the medical field. As a pre-PA student, the program gave me the opportunity to complete a self-paced Certified Clinical Medical Assistant course and earn my certification in less than a year. It helped me develop a clear plan to gain the hands-on clinical experience required for PA school. The program was packed with valuable learning, and the instructors were consistently supportive throughout the journey. I\u2019m truly thankful to have discovered such a valuable resource that\u2019s helped me move forward in my medical career.
Ashok MutyalaPre-PA Student · 8 months ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
HealthCareer Certs is an amazing option for anyone looking to get introduced into the medical field. I took their Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) course as a pre-med undergraduate student, and it was a very informational and immersive experience that was easy to balance with classes, work, and any other thing going on in my life. The course provides everything you need to succeed and more, and even helps to secure you jobs after you get certified! I highly recommend it for anyone of any age or background.
Amandeep BansalPre-Med Undergraduate · 7 months ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
I passed my certification exam on the first try because of them!\n\nGetting my CCMA certification through HealthCareer Certs was such an amazing experience. I cannot recommend this course enough! All of the instructors were so helpful and amazing, everything is self-paced online and I passed my certification exam on the first try because of them! Thank you so much HealthCareer Certs!!!
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5 out of 5 starsGoogle
HealthCareer Certs is a truly wonderful program that offers a multitude of possibilities and opportunities to anyone looking to enter the medical world. As a pre-PA student, HealthCareer Certs allowed me to quickly finish a self paced Certified Clinical Medical Assistant and get certified in under a year! I was able to get together a solid plan to acquire the necessary hands on clinical experience to apply to PA school. I learned so much through the program and had wonderful instructors willing to support me throughout the whole process. I gained valuable clinical knowledge and skills as well as refining my ability to study on my own for the certification exam. I am so incredibly grateful for having found this wonderful resource to further my professional career in the medical world and prepare me to achieve my goals and aspirations!
Cristina Ja year ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
I used this company to get my medical assistant certification and it has never been so easy before or time efficient as well. With the constant aid of the advisers and plenty resourceful helps, I was able to stay on pace and learn at at my own rate whilst absorbing the material wonderfully and being extremely well prepared for the certification exam on NHA. It only took me about three months to finish everything whilst I had courses, research, and volunteering to take care of during the summer. I would recommend this for anyone who is on the pre-medical track for the ease of certification and later application for clinical hours!
Leon Nguyena year ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
I took the HealthCareer Certs Certified Clinical Medical Assistant course, and was able to successfully get my certification! It took me longer than the projected timeline, but I was working on the course part-time. The course resources are very thorough, and the case studies were helpful to integrate information across different modules. I really appreciated the feedback I got back from professors after submitting each case study. Dr. Ghasemmi was very responsive and helpful with troubleshooting technical issues and addressing my logistical questions. Thank you!
Claire Deckera year ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
I was able to pass my exam within four months of buying this course while being a full time student. HealthCareer Certs did a good job of preparing me for the exam and it was fully online and self paced which made it extremely convenient and stress free. They also were very quick to respond to any emails or concerns so I always felt like I could reach out if I needed to. If you need to get certified this course is definitely a good way to do it!
Christian Giovanni Lopez2 years ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
I completed my CCMA program last two months and the learning experience was awesome. I learnt at my own pace and all the materials provided were well detailed. the instructor helped me through any difficult assignments and gave well detailed explanations on the questions I didn't answer correctly. When it was time to take the NHA, she explained how to navigate the site and register for the exam which I passed. It was a great opportunity.
Mariam Allison2 years ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
I completed the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program and found it to be very valuable and comprehensive. The self-paced course is really nice and I highly recommend if you are a pre-med student and are wanting to up your clinical experience game. The price may throw some people off but it is an investment for your future, I promise! Oh, and by the way, I passed the CCMA exam. If I can do it, YOU CAN DO IT!
C KLocal Guide · 2 years ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
I took their CCMA course online and loved it! It was self paced which gave me flexibility to learn the material and work at the same time. I thought they provided so much material such as lectures, fill in worksheets, and two practice exams that really helped me when preparing for the CCMA exam. I would highly recommend Healthcare career certs to anyone looking to go into the medical field.
Ava Kennedy2 years ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
HealthCareer Certs provided me with an expansive education and prepared me for my roll as CCMA. The fact that the program is self-paced allowed me take my time and really absorb the information. The professors are responsive and compassionate. I thoroughly enjoyed receiving my certification through HealthCareer Certs and would recommend to anyone who wants to obtain a certification!
Sydni Jamisona year ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
HealthCareer Certs helped me become a certified medical assistant. I am currently a college student, so this online program really helped me complete everything at my own pace. The instructors were always available to answer any questions that I may have had, and all of the course\u2019s modules were beneficial. The course set up prepares you for the Certification Exam.
Zaria Owens11 months ago
4 out of 5 starsGoogle
I very much enjoyed my experience with my NHA CCMA certification process. I gained all the knowledge required for the field as well as received practice material for the actual exam. The only downside is that some of the practice material is not as relevant to the actual certification exam as it should be, but otherwise it was great!
Hannah Cirilo11 months ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
I had a great experience with HealthCareerCerts! Thanks to their support and resources, I passed the CCMA exam with confidence. The team was encouraging, responsive, and genuinely invested in my success. I highly recommend HealthCareerCerts to anyone preparing for a healthcare certification! Thank you HealthCareer Certs Team!
Jeanette9 months ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
I just earned my CPT certification and this program was awesome! I was able to do everything at my own pace and the professors were always willing to help out and they always got back to me quick! I might end up doing another program through HealthCareerCerts way down the road. Amazing program!
Emily McAfeea year ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
Loved this program! Health Career Certs helped me finish my Certified Clinical Medical Assistant course at my own pace and I felt super prepared going into the exam. If you need clinical hours for health career programs, this program would be awesome for you!
Sophia Olore2 years ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
This course helped me prepare for and pass my NHA exam to become a CPCT. The platform was simple to access and I was able to complete the course on my own time. I also appreciated that the teacher was readily available for answering questions.
Lydia Carl3 years ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
Loved this program! Health career certs helped me finish my Certified Phlebotomy Technician course online at my own pace without any hassle. The course was very organized and easy to follow along and finish. I was able to get help easily.
Nimra Rukhsar2 years ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
I really enjoyed this course (CCMA)! My professor was always available for help and I felt supported. The flexibility of the course is perfect, especially if you are a busy college student. I was well prepared for the NHA exam.
elise c3 years ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
I completed the Certified Phlebotomy Technician program. This program is perfect for those with busy schedules. You can learn and study on your own time. The resources are effective in helping prepare for the real exam.
Fatima Morrobel2 years ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
Thanks to HealthCareer Certs, I passed my PCT exam and started working to get my clinical hours for PA school. With their help, I am one step closer to achieving my goals and dreams.
Lea Nuevo11 months ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
HealthCareerCerts made learning and studying to become an medical assistant very simple and helpful, and I was able to successfully pass my NHA CCMA exam due to their support.
Arjun Tummala3 weeks ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
Healthcare certs allowed me to become a certified medical assistant while being a full time student in college. It was a great experience that prepared me for the work world.
M Mesaros11 months ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
HealthCareerCerts helped with a basic understanding of what it takes to be a CCMA. The modules were organized in a way that made sense and easily understandable.
Bryer LeCocq8 months ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
Such an easy to use program, with helpful instructors, and easy to complete on your own time while managing other obligations!
ishania year ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
Great place to get your certification. I\u2019ve been able to use it at a clinic as soon as I got certified!
Malik Adewale11 months ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
Wonderful and very helpful teaching team! Loved the fast and easy experience
Dhriti Manjunath7 months ago

5 out of 5 starsGoogle
HealthCareerCerts was very easy to navigate and I enjoyed the flexibility of completing the course at my own pace. The online instructors were very nice and very supportive. The instructors and staff were always willing to help, and the resources they provided were extremely helpful throughout the course. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to start a career in healthcare!
Mary LaudienCCMA Graduate · 2 months ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
I passed my CCMA exam with the help of HealthCareer Certs and all the resources and opportunities they offer! My clinical instructor was so kind and willing to help me in any way!
Faith AshworthCCMA Graduate · 2 months ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
I was able to get certified and pass the NHA exam on the first try in only 6 weeks\n\nI was able to get certified and pass the NHA exam on the first try in only 6 weeks, and I appreciated the ease of the entire process\/course and the other support\/resources I received. I would recommend this program to anyone who wants their MA certification.
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5 out of 5 starsGoogle
HealthCareer Certs was an incredible option for me both financially and flexibility wise. Being able to take this course (MA-C) at my own pace, without having to sacrifice work or my paycheck (significantly more affordable then an in-person MA program) was all the motivation I needed to get this done. HealthCareer Certs also put me in contact with someone at UW Medicine to which I quickly got an externship that turned into 2 job offers following. All questions I had along the way were answered within 24hrs every time. The material was very digestible and easy to understand. The practice tests along the way were helpful, and able to be taken more than once. I'm very thankful to have passed the NHA CCMA exam my first time due to HealthCareer Certs program.
Alisha Potter11 months ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
This program is great! I was able to earn my NHA accredited medical assistant certification in 4 months while being a full-time student. The course walks you through everything you need to know for the national exam, and the practice tests provided really helped me prepare for the national exam. I love that you always have access to the teaching staff if you have questions, and they are always there to answer your questions (usually really quickly!) whether they are logistical, related to course content, or related to finding a job. This course has everything you need to advance your work in the medical field.
Molly Nakpairat2 years ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
Thank you so much to Healthcareer certs for helping me to achieve my goal as certified clinical medical assistant. All the course and website are easily accessible. During my enrollment they are hands on to the students. Even the program is a self-paced you easily understand the topic and every topic has a quiz and activity. I gain a lot of topic specifically in medical field. I really recommend this institution for the people who wants a better, good and accessible, they have a different program just go in their website.
Arlette Lubaga year ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
The CCMA course offered by HealthCareer Certs helped me to adequately prepare and pass my NHA exam. I loved the asynchronous component of the course that allowed me to work through the material at my own pace and around my college schedule. I also liked that the professor was super accessible and helpful. Overall, I would definitely recommend this course if you want to become a CCMA. Even if you have a busy life like me, it\u2019s totally doable!
Sydney Bruns3 years ago
4 out of 5 starsGoogle
HealthCareer Certs is a great way to earn certifications online. Their courses are self-paced and flexible, which makes it ideal for those who are still in school or work full time. The instructors were helpful and responded in a timely manner. The only reason I didn\u2019t give a full five stars was because the content for the CCMA course, although similar, didn\u2019t include some of the information that was in the NHA study guides\/rubric.
Layla Kraehmera week ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
The CCMA course was extremely helpful and applicable in preparing for the NHA exam. They provide you with all the necessary resources to succeed on the exam as well as career advising. My instructor, the instructor, was always available if I needed help and was checking up on my progress throughout the course. The course was very user friendly and the clinical simulations were great for practicing certain skills.
Lindsay Cave2 years ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
I was looking for a PCT certification program and HealthCareer Certs provided exactly what I was looking for. The material was interesting, engaging, and it prepared me very well for the certification exam. the instructor was extremely helpful, answering all my questions clearly and in a timely matter. I strongly recommend HealthCareer Certs if you are looking for a certification course!
Samantha Mullen3 years ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
This program is amazing! I was able to obtain my CCMA certification with it. This fully online self-paced program is very manageable and offers a great organized plan to get your certification. The instructors are very helpful and responsive. There are great resources and it does a great job of preparing you for the certification exam. I highly recommend this program!
Naimah Mahmoudia year ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
I was definitely skeptical doing a fully online program at first but found that Health Career Certs was an INCREDIBLE tool in aiding my education. The interactions with the course instructors and other classmates made the class feel less daunting and aided in my learning. the instructor was always kind and prompt to respond to any questions I had. 12\/10 recommend!
Polina Privorotskiy2 years ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
I'm so thrilled to announce that I passed with flying colors, and Healthcareer Certs absolutely played an enormous role in that. The modules were set up in an easy way to understand but they definitely had so much invaluable information. I'm so excited to have taken this step towards my healthcare career! Money very VERY well spent!
Her Highness :-*Local Guide · 8 months ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
I had a great experience with HealthCareer Certs! The program was flexible and very supportive. The instructors and staff were always willing to help, and the resources they provided were extremely helpful throughout the course. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to start a career in healthcare!
Wendy Lin7 months ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
I am now a CCMA thanks to healthcareercerts! It was a bumpy ride trying to get this completed throughout undergrad, but the instructor was so incredibly helpful and encouraging. She truly desires the success of each student who registers through this program. Highly recommend!
adri mcelwaina year ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
I used this CPCT program from HealthCareer Certs to prepare for the NHA exam. The program was very user friendly with a lot of helpful material. I really appreciated the online format as it allowed me to work at my own pace and fit it within my own schedule.
Ryleigh Reyes3 years ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
This was a great course! It offered a lot of flexibility for me because I was working full time at the time. They were also very helpful in locating externships for me. I have been a medical assistant for a year and am now off to PA School!
Chloe McDaniel11 months ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
I was an enrolled student in the CCMA course and enjoyed my experience using HealthCareer Certs as my source of education. The programs were easy to use. When it came time to take my NHA exam, I was supplied plenty of practice material.
Lila Saundersa year ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
I had a great experience with HealthCareer Certs! The program is very organized and they provide plenty of study material with access to the NHA study guides and practice tests. I passed the certification exam my first try.
Bridger Petty3 months ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
Super great experience with the CCMA course! I was able to go at my own pace and study and complete the course in less than a few months! I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to become a medical assistant!
jasmin reddy2 years ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
I highly recommend taking this program! I was able to complete my MA certification while finishing my undergrad! Easily accessible, self-paced and the entire team is very helpful!
Prabhjot Gilla month ago
4 out of 5 starsGoogle
Health Career Certs was a great option for those who have other obligations (eg. college) and need great flexibility. Everyone I came in contact with was helpful and friendly.
Adryn Martina month ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
This program was amazing, it really helped to prepare me for the exam. Also, the instructors and coordinators did an amazing job with communication throughout the course.
Janee Quailesa year ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
I had an amazing experience with HealthCareer Certs! I was able to pass my CCMA exam on the first try thanks to their amazing study content.
Addison Davis11 months ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
So glad I chose this program. Everyone was so helpful. The externship coordinator Heather was especially great!
Natalie5 months ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
Easy to navigate and use the program, helpful instructors, and very helpful in passing your CCMA exam!
Sonya Amirzehnia year ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
Excellent program, felt very prepared for the exam in the end.
Danial Naqvi10 months ago

5 out of 5 starsGoogle
I completed my CCMA course over the summer, and it was incredibly convenient and flexible to fit into my schedule. The content was well-organized, engaging, and thorough, which made learning both enjoyable and effective. I gained valuable clinical skills that I use every day.
Lauren MaringolaCCMA Graduate · 8 months ago
5 out of 5 starsGoogle
10 out of 10, instructors were so kind and willing to answer any questions\n\nHealthCareer Certs was overall 10 out of 10, instructors were so kind and willing to answer any questions throughout the course at any given time. For someone like me who was eager to step foot in the field after just receiving my bachelors in biology, I found this course to be greatly structured. I was able to get certified while taking some time to travel, thanks to the course being online, I studied anywhere and everywhere. Would definitely recommend!
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
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