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Physician Assistant schools

We track 152 programs awarding the PA-C (Master’s) across 46 states and provinces. The median cumulative GPA across these programs is 3.73 — 0.23 above the typical physician assistant applicant. The median GRE verbal (often optional) is 152. Public programs charge a median $25,121 in state against $46,000 out of state.

3.73

Median cumulative GPA

0.23 above the typical applicant

152

Median GRE verbal (often optional)

1 below the typical applicant

$25,121

Median in-state tuition, public programs

51.5

Median class size

Medians are worked out from the schools listed on this page that publish each number. Each school’s numbers say where they came from. How we source our numbers

Typical-applicant benchmark: We don't have a record of where this came from · How we source our numbers

What this path asks for

Admissions test

GRE — required by some programs, optional/waived at many. Check each program.

Where you apply

CASPA (PAEA) — Cycle opens late April.

Accreditation

ARC-PA · ~300 accredited programs

Letters of recommendation

A PA-C or clinical supervisor, a science professor, and a character reference.

Prerequisite coursework

Across the 152 programs here that publish prerequisite coursework.
CourseProgramsShare
Anatomy152100%
Biology with Lab152100%
English152100%
General Chemistry with Lab152100%
Microbiology152100%
Organic Chemistry152100%
Physiology152100%
Psychology152100%

Public and private cost

52 public programs

$25,121

median in-state tuition

$46,000 out of state

100 private programs

$48,000

median tuition

Private programs charge one rate regardless of residency.

Physician Assistant schools by state

All 152 physician assistant programs

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Data Accuracy & Source Disclosure: The statistics provided (including GPA and test score percentiles) are gathered from publicly available data, university class profiles, and educational reports. This data is provided for informational purposes only. White Coat World is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) or any specific health professional school. While we strive for 100% accuracy, admissions requirements are subject to change; users are encouraged to verify all critical data points with the respective institution's admissions office directly. Each number says where it came from; see How we source our numbers.
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