PA School GRE Requirements
There are a number of factors that PA schools use to evaluate applicants. Most if not all schools look at an applicant’s grade point average and clinical experience. In addition, a large proportion of schools examine an applicant’s performance on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). The good news for PA applicants is that the GRE is not required by every school. Many schools do not require any standardized tests and a handful require the PA-CAT. Applicants who do not have time to take the GRE prior to applying or those who are concerned about not performing well on this exam, have the option of applying to the various schools that do not require the test. We encourage applicants to get an early start on deciding whether they will be applying to programs that require the GRE or not, so they can begin preparing for the exam in a timely fashion.
Beyond looking at whether a school requires the GRE or not, it is also advised that applicants review each school’s minimum GRE requirements and the average GRE score of admitted students. This information can help applicants assess how competitive they are for each program and whether they meet the minimum requirements of each program.
Interestingly, some PA schools accept the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) instead of the GRE. In addition, many programs want GRE scores that are no older than 5 years and some even want scores less than 3 years old. If you are trying to figure out which schools are appropriate for you based on GRE requirements, the list below may be a helpful start. Here we have listed the GRE requirements for many PA schools as well as their minimum GRE scores, the average GRE of accepted students, and the length of time the exam score is valid.
AdventHealth University, FL
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.ahu.edu/academics/ms-physician-assistant#program-admissions
Albany Medical College, NY
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.amc.edu/academic/PhysicianAssistant/application_directions.cfm
Alderson Broaddus University, WV
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://ab.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/2019-20-PA-Admissions-Requirements.pdf
Arcadia University, PA
GRE Requirement: GRE required, but MCAT may be used
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Combined Verbal and Quantitative of 312 and Analytical Writing of 4.4
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.arcadia.edu/academics/programs/physician-assistant
Arizona School of Health Sciences, AZ
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.atsu.edu/physician-assistant-degree#requirements
Ashland University, OH
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years before admission
Source: https://www.ashland.edu/conhs/majors/master-science-physician-assistant-studies
AT Still University Central Coast, CA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.atsu.edu/chc/about/faqs
Augsburg University, MN
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.augsburg.edu/pa/apply/prerequisites/
Augusta University, GA
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: 290 Combined Verbal and Quantitative
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Class of 2022 competitive composite score of 308
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.augusta.edu/alliedhealth/pa/requirements.php
Baldwin Wallace University, OH
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: 50th percentile in all categories for strong candidates
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.bw.edu/academics/physician-assistant/admission/
Barry University, FL
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: 150 for Verbal and Quantitative and 3.0 for Analytical Writing
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.barry.edu/physician-assistant/admissions/
Bay Path University, MA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.baypath.edu/academics/graduate-programs/physician-assistant-studies-ms/admission-requirements/
Baylor College of Medicine, TX
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: 153 for Verbal, 144 for Quantitative, and 3.50 for Analytical Writing
Average/Competitive GRE Score: 75th percentile for Verbal, 59th percentile for Quantitative, and 70th percentile for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.bcm.edu/education/school-of-health-professions/physician-assistant-program/admissions/prerequisites
Bethel University, MN
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.bethel.edu/graduate/academics/physician-assistant/prerequisites
Bethel University, TN
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: 304/3.8 competitive composite
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.bethelu.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-health-sciences/physician-assistant-studies/pa-program-application-acceptance
Boston University School of Medicine PA Program, MA
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: 50th percentile
Average/Competitive GRE Score: 69th percentile for Quantitative, 75th percentile for Verbal, and 74th percentile for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.bu.edu/paprogram/admissions/prerequisites/academic/
Brenau University. GA
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.brenau.edu/healthsciences/physician-assistant-studies/admission-tuition/#admreqs
Bryant University, RI
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score, but eligibility and competitiveness is based on performance
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://catalog.bryant.edu/graduate/health-sciences/applicationrequirements/
Butler University, IN
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Averages in 2019: 156 for Quantitative, 157 for Verbal, 4.3 for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.butler.edu/physician-assistant/pa-admission-information
California Baptist University, CA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://calbaptist.edu/programs/master-of-science-physician-assistant-studies/faqs
California State University – Monterey Bay, CA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://csumb.edu/mspa/admission-requirements
Campbell University, NC
GRE Requirement: Required
Competitive GRE Scores: Verbal and Quantitative above 150, Analytical Writing bove 4.0, and total above 300
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average scores for Class of 2021: 152 for Quantitative, 153 for Verbal, 4.1 for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://cphs.campbell.edu/academic-programs/physician-assistant/master-physician-assistant-practice/admissions-requirements/
Canisius College, NY
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.canisius.edu/academics/programs/physician-assistant/physician-assistant-studies-admissions-requirements
Carroll University, WI
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average in 2019-20: 51st percentile for Quantitative and 54th percentile for Verbal
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.carrollu.edu/academics/health-sciences/ms-physician-assistant-studies/admission
Case Western Reserve University, OH
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://case.edu/medicine/physician-assistant/
Central Michigan University (CMU)
GRE Requirement: Not found
Source: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/CHP/hp_academics/srms/physician_assistant/Pages/admissions.aspx
Chapman University, CA
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum; your score will be considered in your application’s assessment
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.chapman.edu/crean/academic-programs/graduate-programs/physician-assistant/admission.aspx
Charles R. Drew University, CA
GRE Requirement: Not Required
Source: https://www.cdrewu.edu/cosh/PA/Additional
Charleston Southern University, SC
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/academics/physician-assistant/admissions/application-requirements/
Chatham University, PA
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum, but strong scores are Combined higher than 290 and Analytic Writing higher than 3.5
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average Quantitative and Verbal of 305-310 and Analytical Writing of 4.0-4.5.
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source:
https://www.chatham.edu/academics/graduate/physician-assistant-studies/
Christian Brothers University, TN
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.cbu.edu/academics/schools/school-of-sciences/physician-assistant-studies/pa-program-admission/
Clarkson University, NY
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Competitive scores are Verbal at 40th percentile,
Quantitative at 40th percentile, and Analytical Writing of 4
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.clarkson.edu/graduate/physician-assistant-studies/admission-prerequisites
College of St. Scholastica, MN
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found. Preferred scores are 4.0 for Analytical Writing, 144 for Quantitative, and 146 for Verbal
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Competitive scores are anything above the national average
GRE valid for: Maximum of five
years
Source: https://www.css.edu/graduate/masters-doctoral-and-professional-programs/areas-of-study/ms-physician-assistant-studies/admissions-information.html
Colorado Mesa University, CO
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.coloradomesa.edu/kinesiology/graduate/pa-program/faq.html
Concordia University – Wisconsin
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.cuw.edu/academics/programs/physician-assistant-masters/index.html#admissions
Concordia University Ann Arbor, MI
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.cuaa.edu/academics/programs/physician-assistant-masters/index.html#requirements
Creighton University, NE
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: 25th percentile for Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing. For retakes, the highest score will be used.
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://medschool.creighton.edu/future-students/pa-program/admissions
CUNY York College, NY
GRE Requirement: Not required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.york.cuny.edu/health-professions/physician-assistant
D’Youville College, NY
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.dyc.edu/academics/schools-and-departments/health-professions/programs-and-degrees/physician-assistant-bs-ms.aspx
Daemen College, NY
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.daemen.edu/academics/areas-study/physician-assistant/frequently-asked-questions
Des Moines University, IA
GRE Requirement: Required, but MCAT may be used
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.dmu.edu/pa/admission-requirements/
DeSales University, PA
GRE Requirement: Required, but MCAT may be used
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.desales.edu/academics/academic-programs/detail/master-of-science-in-physician-assistant-studies
Dominican University, IL
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum, but scores will be compared to other applicants
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Composite scores for 2021-2022: 72nd percentile for Analytical Writing, 52nd percentile for Quantitative, and 61st percentile for Verbal
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.dom.edu/admission/graduate/health-sciences-programs/mmspas/admission-requirements-2020-application-cycle
Dominican University of California, CA
GRE Requirement: Not required, but recommended
Source: https://www.dominican.edu/academics/graduate-programs/master-physician-assistant-studies-mpas
Drexel University, PA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://drexel.edu/cnhp/academics/graduate/MHS-Physician-Assistant/
Duke University Division of PA Studies, NC
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Competitive scores are 154-161 for Verbal, 152-158 for Quantitative, and 4.5-5.0 for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Maximum of four years
Source: https://pa.mc.duke.edu/
East Carolina University, NC
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Minimum score of 295 overall and 3.5 for Analytical Writing
Average/Competitive GRE Score: 2020 average of 309 and 4.38 for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://pa.ecu.edu/application/
Eastern Michigan University, MI
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum
Average/Competitive GRE Score: For 2019-2020, mean of 312 and range of 298-323
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://catalog.emich.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=33&poid=13932&returnto=6964
Eastern Virginia Medical School, VA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.evms.edu/media/evms_public/departments/health_professions/mpa_program/pdfs/EVMS_MPA_Admissions_Guidebook_2020-2021.pdf
Elizabethtown College, PA
GRE Requirement: Required, but MCAT can be used. Not required for applicants with at least a master’s degree
Minimum GRE Score: None found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Ideal GRE composite score of 300 or MCAT of 500
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.etown.edu/depts/physician-assistant/faq.aspx
Elon University, NC
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Composite score of at least 297 and Analytical Writing of at least 3.0
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average scores of 157 for Verbal, 154 for Quantitative, and 4.0 for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/health-sciences/physician-assistant/admissions-information/
Emory & Henry College, VA
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Competitive score of at least the 25th percentile for each GRE section
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.ehc.edu/academics/physician-assistant-studies/admission-tuition-info/
Emory University, GA
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found. Preferred scores of at least 153 for Verbal, 144 for Quantitative, and 4.0 for Analytical Writing
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average scores of 155 for Verbal, 153 for Quantitative, and 4.3 for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://med.emory.edu/departments/family-preventive/_documents/_documents-pa/pa-open-house-handout-2020.pdf
Fairleigh Dickinson University, NJ
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.fdu.edu/academics/colleges-schools/pharmacy/pa/admissions/
Faulkner University, AL
GRE Requirement: Required, but MCAT can be used
Minimum GRE Score: 20th percentile
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.faulkner.edu/graduate/graduate-degrees/physican-assistant-studies-ms-pas/
Florida Gulf Coast University, FL
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum, but higher GRE scores (at least 50th percentile) score higher in the application process
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Competitive score of at least 154 and Analytical Writing of at least 4.0
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/healthsciences/physicianassistantstudies-mpas.aspx#AdmissionsInformation
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, FL
GRE Requirement: Required, but MCAT may be used
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://medicine.fiu.edu/academics/degrees-and-programs/master-in-physician-studies/admissions/admission-requirements/index.html
Francis Marion University, SC
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Combined Quantitative and Verbal of 290 (and 140 individually)
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.fmarion.edu/graduateprograms/#1559674170812-12f7b3d5-6248
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, LA
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Verbal/Quantitative combined of 290 and Analytical Writing of 3.5
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Class of 2022 average for Verbal of 151, Quantitative of 151, and Analytical Writing of 4.07
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://franu.edu/academics/academic-programs/physician-assistant-studies
Franklin College, IN
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://franklincollege.edu/academics/graduate-programs/master-science-physician-assistant/admissions-2/mspas-admissions-faqs/
Franklin Pierce University, NH
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.franklinpierce.edu/academics/gradstudies/programs_of_study/mpas/frequently_asked_questions.htm
Franklin Pierce University- Arizona, AZ
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.franklinpierce.edu/academics/gradstudies/programs_of_study/mpas/frequently_asked_questions.htm
Frostburg State University, MD
GRE Requirement: Required, but not for applicants with at least a master’s degree; MCAT can be used
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: A competitive score in Quantitative and Verbal is the 40th percentile
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.frostburg.edu/academics/majorminors/graduate/ms-physician-assistant/additional-resources/admission-requirements.php
Gannon University, PA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.gannon.edu/academic-departments/physician-assistant-department/
Gannon University-Ruskin, FL
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.gannon.edu/academic-offerings/health-professions-and-sciences/graduate/master-of-physician-assistant-science/admission-requirements/
Gardner-Webb University, NC
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://gardner-webb.edu/admissions-aid/graduate/how-to-apply-graduate/requirements-for-physician-assistant-admission/
George Fox University, OR
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum
Average/Competitive GRE Score: 152-158 for Verbal, 153-158 for Quantitative, and 4.0 for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.georgefox.edu/pa/admissions/index.html
George Washington University, DC
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Competitive scores are at least 80th percentile for Verbal, 60th for Quantitative, and at least 4.0 for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://smhs.gwu.edu/physician-assistant/admissions
Grand Valley State University, MI
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Class of 2019-2021 mean scores were 152.99/63rd (Range of 19th – 98th) for Verbal, 153.97/54th (Range of 14th – 93rd) for Quantitative, and 4.25/68th (Range 17th – 98th) for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.gvsu.edu/pas/admissions-criteria-91.htm
Hardin-Simmons University, TX
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average for the Class of 2020: 3.98 for Analytical Writing, 153.47 for Verbal, and 151.87 for Quantitative
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.hsutx.edu/academics/graduate-programs/physician-assistant-program/
Harding University, AR
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Competitive score for each area at the 40th percentile or higher
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.harding.edu/academics/colleges-departments/allied-health/physician-assistant-program/admission-requirements
Heritage University, WA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.heritage.edu/academic-paths/graduate-degrees/physician-assistant-educational-program/physician-assistant-program-department-2/pa-admissions/
High Point University, NC
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.highpoint.edu/graduate/masters-of-physician-assistant-studies/#tab2
Hofstra University, NY
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.hofstra.edu/graduate/programs/health/physician-assistant-studies.html
Idaho State University, ID
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: 60th percentile for Quantitative and 81st percentile for Verbal
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.isu.edu/pa/admission/admission-requirements/
Indiana State University, IN
GRE Requirement: Required, but MCAT may be used
Minimum GRE Score: Not found. Recommended Verbal of 155, Quantitative of 155, and Analytical Writing of 4.0
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average GRE of 307
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.indstate.edu/health/program/pa/pa-admission-criteria
Indiana University School of Health and Human Sciences Masters of PA Studies, IN
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://shhs.iupui.edu/graduate-professional/physician-assistant-studies/master-physician-assistant-studies/faqs.html
Interservice (US Army Medical Center of Excellence), TX
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://medcoe.army.mil/ipap
James Madison University, VA
GRE Requirement: Required, but not for applicants with a graduate degree
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum, but satisfactory scores are 25th percentile for each section
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://healthprof.jmu.edu/pa/prerequisites.html
Johnson & Wales University, RI
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.jwu.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-health-and-wellness/physician-assistant-studies/applying-to-the-program.html
Kansas State University, KS
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/academics/pa/admission/
Kean University, NJ
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Competitive score of 40th percentile in each area
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.kean.edu/academics/nathan-weiss-graduate-college/school-physician-assistant-studies/physician-assistant-0
Keck Graduate Institute, CA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.kgi.edu/academics/degrees-certificates/master-of-science-in-physician-assistant-studies/
Keiser University, FL
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Combined Verbal and Quantitative of 294. The Analytical Writing section not required but recommended
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/physician-assistant-admissions/
Kettering College, OH
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score is required
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://kc.edu/academics/occupational-therapy/admission-requirements/
King’s College, PA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.kings.edu/academics/undergraduate_majors/physicianassistant/graduate_admission
Lake Erie College, OH
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.lec.edu/pa/physician-assistant-admission/
Lawrence Technological University, MI
GRE Requirement: Not required, but submit to aid application
Source: https://www.ltu.edu/futurestudents/graduate/
Le Moyne College, NY
GRE Requirement: Not required
https://www.lemoyne.edu/Learn/Colleges-Schools-Centers/School-of-Graduate-Professional-Studies/Physician-Assistant-Studies/Physician-Assistant-Studies-Frequently-Asked-Questions
Lincoln Memorial University, TN
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: 3.9 for Analytical Writing and 302 for combined Verbal & Quantitative
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.lmunet.edu/school-of-medical-sciences/pa-harrogate/admissions/index.php
Lipscomb University, TN
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.lipscomb.edu/academics/programs/physician-assistant-studies
Lock Haven University, PA
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: 300 for combined score and 3.5 for Analytical Writing
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of three years
Source: https://www.lockhaven.edu/physicianassistant/#tab-3
Loma Linda University, CA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://alliedhealth.llu.edu/academics/physician-assistant/faq-physician-assistant
Long Island University, NY
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://liu.edu/Brooklyn/Academics/School-of-Health-Professions/Academic-Programs/Physician-Assistant#35758DB1-3BA1-40DF-9D70-EBD6B8CB530D30
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport, LA
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: 145 for Quantitative, 143 for Verbal, and 3.0 for Analytical Writing
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Class of 2022 average: 153 for Quantitative, 153 for Verbal, and 4.2 for Analytic Writing
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.lsuhs.edu/departments/allied-health-professions-departments/physician-assistant/admissions
Louisiana State University – New Orleans, LA
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: 153 for Verbal, 144 for Quantitative, and 3.5 for Analytical Writing
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://alliedhealth.lsuhsc.edu/pa/prerequisites.aspx
Marietta College, OH
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average scores of 152 for Verbal and 151 for Quantitative
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.marietta.edu/pa-admissions
Marist College, NY
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.marist.edu/science/physician-asst/programs/faqs
Marshall B. Ketchum University, CA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.ketchum.edu/pa-studies/requirements
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, WV
GRE Requirement: GRE required, but MCAT may be used
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://jcesom.marshall.edu/students/physician-assistant-program/prospective-students/
Mary Baldwin University (Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences), VA
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://marybaldwin.edu/health-sciences/school-of-health-human-performance/master-of-science-physician-assistant/
Marywood University, PA
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum, but combined Verbal and Math scores of at least 290 aids application
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.marywood.edu/pa-program/requirements.html
Mayo Clinic PA Program, MN
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://college.mayo.edu/academics/health-sciences-education/physician-assistant-program-minnesota/how-to-apply/
MCPHS University – Boston, MA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.mcphs.edu/academics/school-of-physician-assistant-studies/physician-assistant/physician-assistant-studies-mpas
MCPHS University (Manchester/Worcester), NH
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.mcphs.edu/academics/school-of-physician-assistant-studies/physician-assistant/physican-assistant-studies-mpas-accelerated
Medical University of South Carolina, SC
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average of 57th percentile for all sections
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://chp.musc.edu/academics/physician-assistant/outcomes
Meharry Medical College, TN
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://home.mmc.edu/admissions/school-of-graduate-studies-research/physician-assistant-program/
Mercer University, GA
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Verbal and Quantitative combined score of 300 and 3.5 for Analytical Writing
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Combined score of 310
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://chp.mercer.edu/admissions/admissions-requirements/physician-assistant/
Mercy College, NY
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.mercy.edu/academics/programs/physician-assistant
Mercy College of Ohio, OH
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Competitive scores of 300 for Verbal/Quantitative combined score, 150 for Quantitative, and 3.5 for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://mercycollege.edu/academics/programs/graduate/physician-assistant-studies
Mercyhurst University, PA
GRE Requirement: Required. Verbal and Quantitative scores will be used in the evaluation of the application
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.mercyhurst.edu/academics/graduate-programs/physician-assistant-studies/admission-requirements
Methodist University, NC
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Recommend a combined score of at least 297
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average score of 154 for Verbal, 152 for Quantitative, 4.0 for Analytical, and 306 total.
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.methodist.edu/paprogram/admissions/
MGH Institute of Health Professions, MA
GRE Requirement: Required. MCAT can be used. GRE waived for applicants with a master’s degree or higher, or who submits the MPAS GRE Waiver Form
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average scores are 58th percentile for Verbal, 43rd percentile for Quantitative, and 59th percentile for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.mghihp.edu/overview/pa-studies
Miami-Dade College, FL
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.mdc.edu/physicianassistant/admission-requirements.aspx
“Midwestern University – Downers Grove, IL”, IL
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Mean percentiles are 66 for Verbal, 59 for Quantitative, and 72 for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Maximum of four years
Source: https://www.midwestern.edu/academics/degrees-and-programs/master-of-medical-science-in-physician-assistant-program-il.xml
Midwestern University (Glendale), AZ
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Mean percentiles are 61 for Quantitative, 70 for Verbal, and 71 (4.3) for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.midwestern.edu/academics/degrees-and-programs/master-of-medical-sciences-in-physician-assistant-studies-az.xml
Milligan University, TN
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: 289 composite score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average score of 305
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.milligan.edu/pa/#pa
Misericordia University, PA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.misericordia.edu/physician-assistant/admissions-requirements
Mississippi College, MS
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: 146/400 for Verbal, 141/450 for Quantitative, and 2.5 for Analytical Writing
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Competitive scores are 155 for Verbal, 150 for Quantitative, and 4.5 for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.mc.edu/academics/departments/pa/admissions
Mississippi State University – Meridian, MS
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.meridian.msstate.edu/academics/physician-assistant/admissions/application-requirements/
Missouri State University, MO
GRE Requirement: Required, but MCAT can be used
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: 303 average of Verbal and Quantitative combined
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years for GRE and MCAT
Source: https://www.missouristate.edu/PAS/Graduate/AdmissionReq.htm
Monmouth University, NJ
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average percentiles of 54.6 for Analytical Writing, 36.2 for Quantitative, and 44 for Verbal
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.monmouth.edu/graduate/ms-physician-assistant/admission-requirements/
Morehouse School of Medicine, GA
GRE Requirement: Required, but MCAT may be used
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years for GRE or MCAT
Source: https://www.msm.edu/physicianassistantprogram/admissions.php
Mount St. Joseph University, OH
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Quantitative and Verbal combined score of 300 and Analytical Writing of 4.0
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.msj.edu/academics/graduate-programs/physician-assistant-program/pa-admission-requirements/index.html
New York Institute of Technology, NY
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.nyit.edu/health_professions/physician_assistant_studies_admissions
North Central College, IL
GRE Requirement: Not required, but strongly recommended
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/program/master-physician-assistant-studies#Requirements
North Greenville University, SC
GRE Requirement: Required, but may be waived for applicants with at least a master’s degree
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Competitive scores of 152 for Verbal, 151 for Quantitative, and 3.95 for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.ngu.edu/pa-admissions.php
Northeastern State University, OK
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://academics.nsuok.edu/healthprofessions/DegreePrograms/Graduate/PhysicianAssistantStudies/ApplyingforAdmission/default.aspx
Northeastern University, MA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://bouve.northeastern.edu/physician-assistant/ms/
Northern Arizona University, AZ
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://nau.edu/physician-assistant/admission-requirements/#
Northwestern College, IA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.nwciowa.edu/graduate/physician-assistant
Northwestern University, IL
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/pa/admissions/how-to-apply/index.html
Nova Southeastern University – Fort Lauderdale, FL
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: 40th percentile in Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://healthsciences.nova.edu/pa/fortlauderdale/requirements.html
Nova Southeastern University – Fort Myers, FL
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: 40th percentile in Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://healthsciences.nova.edu/pa/fort-myers/requirements.html
Nova Southeastern University – Jacksonville, FL
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://healthsciences.nova.edu/pa/jacksonville/requirements.html
Nova Southeastern University – Orlando, FL
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://healthsciences.nova.edu/pa/orlando/requirements.html
Ohio Dominican University, OH
GRE Requirement: Required, but MCAT may be used
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.ohiodominican.edu/academics/graduate/physician-assistant-program/faqs
Ohio University, OH
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average scores: Quantitative of 154, Verbal of 153, and Analytical Writing of 4.2
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.ohio.edu/chsp/rehab/physician-assistant/admission-requirements
Oklahoma City University, OK
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.okcu.edu/physician-assistant/prospective-students/admission/
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, OK
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://medicine.okstate.edu/pa/prospective-students.html
Oregon Health and Science University, OR
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.ohsu.edu/school-of-medicine/physician-assistant/frequently-asked-questions
Pace University – Lenox Hill Hospital, NYC, NY
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.pace.edu/college-health-professions/admissions-requirements
Pace University – Pleasantville, NY
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.pace.edu/college-health-professions/pa-pleasantville-academic-prerequisites
Pacific University, OR
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.pacificu.edu/physician-assistant-studies/program-admission/admission-criteria
Penn State University, PA
GRE Requirement: Required, but MCAT, PCAT, or DAT may be used
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Graduating Class of 2022 averages: 315 (range 298 to 333) average total, 158/65th percentile (range 150 to 168) for Quantitative, 157/75th percentile (range 146 to 166) for Verbal, 4.3/70th percentile (range 3.5 to 5.0) for Analytical Writing
MCAT average: 508
GRE valid for: After five years, student copy is acceptable
Source: https://med.psu.edu/physician-assistant/apply
Pennsylvania College of Technology, PA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.pct.edu/catalog/selective-admission-criteria-process/physician-assistant-studies/frequently-asked-questions
Pfeiffer University, NC
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.pfeiffer.edu/academics/programs/physician-assistant-ms-pas/5474/admissions
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, PA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.pcom.edu/admissions/apply/physician-assistant.html
Point Loma Narazene University, CA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.pointloma.edu/graduate-studies/programs/physician-assistant-msm
Presbyterian College, SC
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.presby.edu/academics/graduate-professional/physician-assistant-program/admissions-pa-program/
Quinnipiac University, CT
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.qu.edu/schools/health-sciences/programs/masters-degree/physician-assistant/admissions/
Radford University, VA
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.radford.edu/content/grad/home/academics/graduate-programs/pa/admission.html
Red Rocks Community College, CO
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.rrcc.edu/physician-assistant/admission
Rochester Institute of Technology, NY
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.rit.edu/study/physician-assistant-bs-ms#admission-requirements
Rocky Mountain College, MT
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: 291 combined Verbal and Quantitative
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.rocky.edu/academics/academic-programs/graduate/master-physician-assistant-studies/admission-requirements
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, UT
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Combined score of 298
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average score of 308
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://rm.edu/admissions/requirements-guidelines/#tab-2f912bc04305e09e8de
Rocky Vista University, CO
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score. 50th percentile for each section preferred
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.rvu.edu/admissions/mpas/application-requirements/
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine, IL
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/academics/college-of-health-professions/degree-programs/physician-assistant-practice-ms/application-requirements/
Rush University, IL
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.rushu.rush.edu/college-health-sciences/academic-programs/master-science-physician-assistant-studies/master-science-physician-assistant-studies-admissions-deadlines
Rutgers University, NJ
GRE Requirement: Not required for joint MS/MPH; required for Public Health
Source: https://shp.rutgers.edu/physician-assistant/master-of-science-physician-assistant-program/
Sacred Heart University, CT
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.sacredheart.edu/majors–programs/physician-assistant-studies—mpas/admission-requirements/
Saint Catherine University, MN
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average scores of 154 for Verbal, 155 for Quantitative, and 4.0 for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.stkate.edu/admission-and-aid/gc/physician-assistant-studies-mpas-application-instructions
Saint Elizabeth University PA Program, NJ
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.steu.edu/academics/aas/physician-assistant/ms-in-physician-assistant/faq
Saint Francis University, PA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.francis.edu/PA-Graduate-Admissions/
Saint Louis University, MO
GRE Requirement: Not required, but recommended
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.slu.edu/doisy/degrees/graduate/physician-assistant-mms.php
Salus University, PA
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average scores of 153 for Quantitative, 152 for Verbal, and 4.0 for Analytical
GRE valid for: Maximum of three years
Source: https://www.salus.edu/Colleges/Health-Sciences-Education-Rehabilitation/Physician-Assistant/Application-Process.aspx
Samford University, AL
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.samford.edu/healthprofessions/master-of-science-in-physician-assistant-studies
Samuel Merritt University, CA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.samuelmerritt.edu/programs/master-physician-assistant
Seton Hall University, NJ
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Competitive score of 50th percentile in each area
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.shu.edu/physician-assistant/admission-requirements.cfm
Seton Hill University, PA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.setonhill.edu/academics/graduate-programs/
Shenandoah University, VA
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average scores of 62nd percentile for Verbal, 43rd percentile for Quantitative, and 62nd percentile for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.su.edu/physician-assistant/prospective-students-new/
Slippery Rock University, PA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.sru.edu/academics/graduate-programs/physician-assistant-studies-master-of-science
South College – Asheville, NC
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.south.edu/programs/master-health-science-physician-assistant-studies/asheville/
South College – Atlanta, GA
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.south.edu/programs/master-health-science-physician-assistant-studies/atlanta/
South College – Nashville, TN
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.south.edu/programs/master-health-science-physician-assistant-studies/nashville/
South College- Knoxville, TN
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average scores of 155 for Verbal, 154 for Quantitative, and 4.1 for Analytical
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.south.edu/programs/master-health-science-physician-assistant-studies/knoxville/
South University – Tampa, FL
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found. Scores above the 50th percentile preferred
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.southuniversity.edu/tampa/physician-assistant-ms#program-details-tabs
South University in Savannah, GA
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found. Scores above the 50th percentile preferred
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.southuniversity.edu/savannah/physician-assistant-ms
South University, Richmond, VA
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found. Scores above the 50th percentile preferred
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.southuniversity.edu/richmond/physician-assistant-ms
South University- West Palm Beach, FL
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found. Scores above the 50th percentile preferred
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.southuniversity.edu/west-palm-beach/physician-assistant-ms
Southern California University of Health Sciences, CA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.scuhs.edu/academics/csih/master-of-science-physician-assistant-program/admissions-requirements/
Southern Illinois University, IL
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.siumed.edu/paprogram/faqs.html
St. Ambrose University, IA
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.sau.edu/master-of-physician-assistant-studies
St. Bonaventure University, NY
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Competitive scores are 40th percentile for Verbal and Quantitative, and 4.0 for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.sbu.edu/academics/physician-assistant-studies/admission-criteria
St. John’s University, NY
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.stjohns.edu/academics/programs/physician-assistant-master-science
Stanford University, CA
GRE Requirement: Not required, but recommended
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://med.stanford.edu/pa/admissions/how-to-apply.html
Stephens College, MO
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average scores for 2021 were 150.16 for Quantitative, 150.10 for Verbal, and 3.73 for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.stephens.edu/admission-aid/graduate/master-of-physician-assistant-studies/apply/
Sullivan University, KY
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.sullivan.edu/programs/master-of-science-in-physician-assistant
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, NY
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://sls.downstate.edu/admissions/sohp/pa/requirements.html
SUNY Upstate Medical University, NY
GRE Requirement: Required, but waived for those with at least a master’s degree
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum but expected to be in the top 50th percentile
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.upstate.edu/chp/programs/pa/pa_reqs.php
Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine, PA
GRE Requirement: Not required, but helpful for application
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://medicine.temple.edu/education/physician-assistant-program/admissions
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, TX
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average of 37th percentile (149) for Quantitative, 52.6th percentile (151) for Verbal, and 52.2nd percentile (3.8) for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/health-professions/master-physician-assistant-studies/admissions-requirements.aspx
The CUNY School of Medicine, NY
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/csom/pa-program-requirements
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, TN
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.uthsc.edu/physician-assistant/admissions.php
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, TX
GRE Requirement: Required, but waived for applicants with Bachelor’s degree or higher from U.S. accredited institutions
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/education/school-of-health-professions/programs/physician-assistant-studies/admissions/
Thiel College, PA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.thiel.edu/graduate-degrees/physician-assistant
Thomas Jefferson University, Center City Campus, PA
GRE Requirement: Not required, but GRE or MCAT scores may be submitted
Source: https://www.jefferson.edu/academics/colleges-schools-institutes/health-professions/departments-programs/physician-assistant-studies/degrees-programs/graduate/applying.html
Thomas Jefferson University – East Falls Campus (formerly Philadelphia University), PA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.jefferson.edu/academics/colleges-schools-institutes/health-professions/departments-programs/physician-assistant-studies/degrees-programs/graduate/ms-east-falls/overview/frequently-asked-questions.html
Touro University (Bay Shore), NY
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://shs.touro.edu/programs/physician-assistant/physician-assistant-bay-shore/admissions/admission-requirements/
Touro College (Manhattan), NY
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://shs.touro.edu/programs/physician-assistant/physician-assistant-manhattan/
Touro University – California
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://admissions.tu.edu/paprogram/requirements.html
Touro University – Nevada
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://tun.touro.edu/programs/physician-assistant-studies/pa-application–requirements/
Towson University CCBC Essex, MD
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://catalog.towson.edu/graduate/degree-certificate-programs/health-professions/physician-assistant-studies-ms/#requirementstext
Trevecca Nazarene University, TN
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Combined Verbal and Quantitative score of 300
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average combined score of 307
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.trevecca.edu/programs/physician-assistant?tab=admissions-in-person
Trine University, IN
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Competitive overall score of 305, 153 for Quantitative, 152 for Verbal, and 4.0 for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.trine.edu/academics/majors-degrees/graduate/master-physician-assistant-studies/admission-requirements.aspx
Tufts University, MA
GRE Requirement: Not required, but considered
Source: https://medicine.tufts.edu/education/physician-assistant/pa-admissions-tuition
Union College, NE
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://ucollege.edu/pa/apply
University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL
GRE Requirement: Required, but MCAT may be used
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average of 54th percentile for Verbal and 39th percentile for Quantitative
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years, but older GREs may be considered for applicants with at least a master’s degree
Source: https://www.uab.edu/shp/cds/physician-assistant-studies/admissions
University of Arkansas, AR
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average is 303
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://healthprofessions.uams.edu/programs/physicianassistant/prerequisites/
University of Bridgeport, CT
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.bridgeport.edu/academics/schools-colleges/physician-assistant-institute/physician-assistant-ms/admission-requirements
University of California Davis, CA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://health.ucdavis.edu/nursing/admissions/programs/mhs-pa.html
University of Charleston, WV
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average scores of 153 for Quantitative, 153 for Verbal, 306 for Combined Score, and 4.0 for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.ucwv.edu/academics/school-of-health-sciences/physician-assistant-program/admissions/pa-traditional-admission/
University of Colorado, CO
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/physician-assistant-program/prospective-students/how-to-apply
University of Dayton, OH
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://udayton.edu/education/departments_and_programs/pa/admission_requirements.php
University of Detroit Mercy, MI
GRE Requirement: Required, but waived for applicants with at least a master’s degree from an accredited US institution and cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
Minimum GRE Score: 900 for tests before August 2011; otherwise, 291
Average/Competitive GRE Score: For 2015, average score was 307.98
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://healthprofessions.udmercy.edu/academics/pa/faq.php
University of Dubuque, IA
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average combined Quantitative and Verbal of 307
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.dbq.edu/Academics/OfficeofAcademicAffairs/GraduatePrograms/MasterofScienceinPhysicianAssistantStudies/AdmissionPrerequisitesandRequirements/
University of Findlay, OH
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.findlay.edu/health-professions/physician-assistant-ma/program-requirements
University of Florida, FL
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Competitive Combined Verbal and Quantitative score of 300 and Analytical Writing score of 3.5
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://pa.med.ufl.edu/admissions/requirements/
University of Iowa, IA
GRE Requirement: Required, but MCAT may be used
Minimum GRE Score: 25th percentile on Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average scores of 158 for Verbal, 158 for Quantitative, and 4.6 for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Maximum of ten years for GRE or MCAT
Source: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/pa/education/prospective-students/admission-requirements
University of Kentucky, KY
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average scores of 56th percentile for Verbal, 42nd percentile for Quantitative, and 60th percentile for Analytical
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.uky.edu/chs/physician-assistant-studies/admissions/pre-reqs
University Of La Verne, CA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://artsci.laverne.edu/physician-assistant/admission/
University of Lynchburg, VA
GRE Requirement: Required, but waived for applicants with a graduate degree or MCAT
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Class of 2022 median scores were 152 for Quantitative, 152 for Verbal, and 4.0 for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.lynchburg.edu/academics/college-of-health-sciences/physician-assistant-medicine/for-interested-students/application-requirements/
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, TX
GRE Requirement: Not required or considered
Source: https://go.umhb.edu/graduate/physician-assistant/prospective-students#1845
University of Maryland Baltimore (Anne Arundel Community College), MD
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum but a score of at least the 40th percentile on Quantitative and Verbal is recommended
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://graduate.umaryland.edu/mshs-pa-umb/Admission-Requirements-/
University of Maryland Eastern Shore, MD
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.umes.edu/PA/Content/Admissions-Process/
University of Michigan – Flint, MI
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Combined Verbal and Quantitative of 285 and Analytical Writing of 3.5
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.umflint.edu/graduateprograms/physician-assistant-PA#tab-admission
University of Missouri-Kansas City, MO
GRE Requirement: Required, but MCAT can be used
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years for GRE or MCAT
Source: https://med.umkc.edu/pa/requirements/
University of Mount Union, OH
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Competitive scores higher than 50th percentile
GRE valid for: Maximum of three years
Source: https://www.mountunion.edu/physician-assistant-studies
University of Nebraska Medical Center, NE
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.unmc.edu/alliedhealth/education/pa/admissions/index.html
University of Nevada, Reno, NV
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://med.unr.edu/physician-assistant/faqs
University of New England, ME
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.une.edu/wchp/pa/admissions
University of New Mexico, NM
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: 153 for Verbal, 150 for Quantitative, 3.9 for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/departments/family-community/education/physician-assistant/
University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill, NC
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Recommended scores of 50th percentile for Verbal, 50th percentile for Quantitative, and 3.5 for Analytical Writing
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average of 47th percentile Quantitative and 64th percentile for Verbal
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.med.unc.edu/ahs/unc-pa/admissions/
University of North Dakota, ND
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://med.und.edu/physician-assistant/how-to-apply.html
University of North Texas HS Center Ft Worth, TX
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.unthsc.edu/school-of-health-professions/physician-assistant-studies/admissions-information/
University of Oklahoma – Oklahoma City, OK
GRE Requirement: Required, but waived for applicants with at least a master’s degree
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://medicine.ouhsc.edu/Prospective-Students/Degree-Programs/Physician-Associate-Program/
University of Oklahoma – Tulsa, OK
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.ou.edu/tulsa/community_medicine/scm-pa-program
University of Pittsburgh, PA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/PAProgram/admission
University of Saint Francis (Fort Wayne), IN
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: 4.0 for Analytical Writing, competitive on Verbal and Quantitative
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://majors.sf.edu/physician-assistant-studies/
University of Saint Joseph, CT
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.usj.edu/academics/sppas/physician-assistant-studies/
University of South Alabama, AL
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: 145 for Quantitative and 145 for Verbal
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average of 153 for Verbal and 151 for Quantitative
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/alliedhealth/pa/admissions.html
University of South Carolina, SOM, SC
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum and Analytical Writing not reviewed
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Competitive cumulative score of 300
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/medicine/education/graduate_programs/physician_assistant/index.php
University of South Dakota, SD
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.usd.edu/health-sciences/physician-assistant/eligibility
University of South Florida, FL
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Average of 68th percentile for Verbal and 57th percentile for Quantitative
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://health.usf.edu/medicine/pa/prospective-students/requirements
University of Southern California, CA
GRE Requirement: Required, but MCAT may be used
Minimum GRE Score: Combined Quantitative and Verbal score of 295
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE/MCAT valid for: Maximum of five years for GRE or MCAT
Source: https://keck.usc.edu/physician-assistant-program/admission/
University of St. Francis, NM
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Competitive scores of 300 for Combined Verbal and Quantitative and 4.0 for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.stfrancis.edu/physician-assistant-studies-ms/
University of Tampa, FL
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.ut.edu/graduate-degrees/physician-assistant-medicine-program/
University of Tennessee Health Science Center, TN
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.uthsc.edu/physician-assistant/admissions.php
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, TX
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.utrgv.edu/pa/admissions/admission-criteria-mpas/index.htm
University of Texas HS Center at San Antonio
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum score required
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.uthscsa.edu/academics/health-professions/programs/physician-assistant-studies-ms
University of Texas- Medical Branch at Galveston, TX
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum
Average/Competitive GRE Score: 2020 scores are 154 for Verbal and 153 for Quantitative
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://som.utmb.edu/physician-assistant/pas
University of the Cumberlands, KY
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Competitive scores are at the 50th percentile
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.ucumberlands.edu/academics/graduate/programs/master-science-physician-assistant-studies
University of the Cumberlands – Northern Kentucky Campus, KY
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Competitive scores at the 50th percentile
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.ucumberlands.edu/academics/graduate/programs/master-science-physician-assistant-studies/
University of the Pacific, CA
GRE Requirement: Not required but accepted
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://healthsciences.pacific.edu/healthsciences/programs/master-of-physician-assistant-studies
University of the Sciences, PA
GRE Requirement: Not found
Source: https://www.usciences.edu/samson-college-of-health-sciences/physician-assistant-studies/physician-assistant-studies-mspas/application-process.html
University of Toledo, OH
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Cumulative of 290
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years from the first day of the student’s first term
Source: https://www.utoledo.edu/med/grad/pa/admissions.html
University of Utah, UT
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://medicine.utah.edu/dfpm/physician-assistant-studies/program/admissions/requirements.php
University of Washington, WA
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Quantitative score at 30th percentile
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://depts.washington.edu/medex/applicants/program-prerequisites/
University of Wisconsin – Madison, WI
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.med.wisc.edu/education/physician-assistant-pa-program/
Utah Valley University, UT
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.uvu.edu/physicianassistant/
UW-La Crosse Gundersen-Mayo-Marshfield, WI
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Mean scores for Class of 2022 are 157 for Verbal and 157 for Quantitative
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://www.uwlax.edu/grad/physician-assistant-studies/admission-requirements/
Wagner College, NY
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://wagner.edu/physician-assistant/bs-ms/
Wake Forest University (Bowman Gray), NC
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://school.wakehealth.edu/Education-and-Training/PA-Program/Admission-Requirements
Wayne State University, MI
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Combined Verbal and Quantitative of 285 and Analytical Writing of 3.5
Average/Competitive GRE Score: 150 for Quantitative, 151 for Verbal, and 4.2 for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://cphs.wayne.edu/physician-assistant/admissions.php
Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, NY
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://gradschool.weill.cornell.edu/programs/health-sciences-physician-assistants
West Chester University, PA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.wcupa.edu/healthSciences/physicianAssistant/admissions.aspx
West Liberty University, WV
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://westliberty.edu/physician-assistant/admissions/
West Virginia University, WV
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: Not found
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Not found
GRE valid for: Not found
Source: https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/physician-assistant-studies/admission/application-requirements/
Western Michigan University, MI
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://wmich.edu/pa/academics/apply
Western University of Health Sciences, CA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://prospective.westernu.edu/health-sciences/mspa/requirements/
Westfield State University, MA
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.westfield.ma.edu/academics/master-of-science-in-physician-assistant-studies/admission-requirements
Wichita State University, KS
GRE Requirement: Not required
Source: https://www.wichita.edu/academics/health_professions/pa/documents/web-documents/mpa-admission-info.php
Wingate University, NC
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Competitive scores are 50th percentile for all three sections
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.wingate.edu/academics/graduate/physician-assistant-studies/pa-admissions
Xavier University of Louisiana, LA
GRE Requirement: MCAT or GRE required
Minimum GRE Score: Combined score of 290 for Verbal and Quantitative and 3.0 on Analytical Writing
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Competitive scores are 150 for Verbal, 150 for Quantitative, and 3.5 for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://www.xula.edu/physician-assistant-program-how-to-apply
Yale University Physician Associate Program, CT
GRE Requirement: Required
Minimum GRE Score: No minimum, but competitive scores are 50th percentile
Average/Competitive GRE Score: Mean scores are 83rd percentile for Verbal, 71st percentile for Quantitative, and 78th percentile for Analytical Writing
GRE valid for: Maximum of five years
Source: https://medicine.yale.edu/pa/admissions/apply/
