Getting into PA school with a low GPA
There are many PA schools across the country and each one has its own requirements. One of the areas where many PA schools have a minimum standard is the GPA. This is a cause for concern among applicants who want to get into PA school with a low GPA. Of course, one of the best ways to overcome a low GPA is to take additional courses and to get good grades in these courses. But if this is not possible, an applicant with a low GPA should not be totally disheartened. There are PA programs with lower or less stringent minimum GPA requirements.
Applicants to PA school should take the time to carefully research PA schools and find out each school’s minimum GPA requirements before applying. This way, individuals with low GPAs can ensure that they do not waste their time applying to a program that has strict minimum GPA requirements higher than their GPA.
If you plan to apply to PA school but your GPA is low, try to find programs which have minimum GPA requirements lower than your GPA. If you find programs that have higher requirements than your GPA to which you are interested in applying, it may be worthwhile finding out whether these programs are lenient on their minimum GPA requirement.
For example, some programs may not have an absolute minimum but a preferred minimum GPA. Other programs may take into account improvements, paying attention to the GPA in more recent academic courses (for example the last 60 credits). Others may consider a graduate or post-baccalaureate GPA if the undergraduate GPA is low.
Another important point to look at is which GPA the school is looking for and how they calculate the GPA. For example, some programs may require a minimum science GPA but not a minimum overall GPA or vice versa. Try to see how each program goes about calculating the GPA. Many schools use CASPA’s calculation, where all courses including old and new grades in a repeated course are included in the GPA calculation. But you may find some programs that will replace the old grade from a course and calculate the GPA based on the most recent or better grade.
We have done some research on various PA programs in the country to obtain more information on their minimum GPA requirements and GPA averages. We have listed each schools requirements below roughly in order from lowest to highest GPA requirements. Many PA schools have a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 either in cumulative coursework or science courses. Some have higher minimum requirements while other have requirements that are lower than 3.0. Some programs do not list a minimum GPA requirement. This information is meant to guide you in identifying programs that are a good fit for you especially with a low GPA. For the most up to date and accurate information, we encourage you to visit the school’s website.
List of PA Schools with their Minimum GPA Requirements:
Albany Medical College, NY
Minimum GPA: No minimum GPA required
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.64
Average Science GPA: 3.58
Link: https://www.amc.edu/academic/PhysicianAssistant/upload/Admissions-FAQ.pdf
Arcadia University, PA
Minimum Overall GPA: None found but 3.0 or above recommended
Average Overall GPA: 3.65
Average Science GPA: 3.56
Link: https://www.arcadia.edu/academics/programs/physician-assistant
Bethel University – TN
Minimum GPA: None found
Link: https://www.bethelu.edu/pa-program-applicationacceptance
Charles R. Drew University, CA
Preferred Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Preferred Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Preferred Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.5
Link: https://www.cdrewu.edu/cosh/PA/Prerequisites
Duke University Medical Center, NC
Required Minimum GPA: None found
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.5 – 3.8
Average Natural Science GPA: 3.4 – 3.8
Link: https://fmch.duke.edu/duke-physician-assistant-program/admissions/frequently-asked-questions/#Q4
James Madison University, VA
Preferred Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0 (Improvements in academic performance are considered)
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.49
Average Science GPA: 3.46
Link: https://healthprof.chbs.jmu.edu/pa/prerequisites.html
Mercer University, GA
Preferred Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0 or higher
Preferred Minimum Undergraduate Natural Science (biology, chemistry, physics) GPA: 2.9 or higher
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.89
Average Undergraduate Natural Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) GPA: 3.47
Link: https://chp.mercer.edu/www/mu-chp/academics-departments/physician-assistant-studies/accreditation/upload/PA-Goal-1-9-2018.pdf
Marshall B. Ketchum University, CA
Preferred Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Preferred Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Preferred Minimum Last 60 hours GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.55
Average Science GPA: 3.49
Average Last 60 Units GPA: 3.71
Link: https://www.ketchum.edu/pa-studies/requirements
Methodist University, NC
Minimum GPA: None found
Recommended overall GPA: 3.0
Recommended Prerequisite GPA: 3.2 or higher
Competitive GPA range: 3.4-3.6
Link: https://www.methodist.edu/paprogram/admissions/faq/
MGH Institute of Health Professions, MA
Preferred Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Preferred Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.33
Average Science GPA: 3.27
Average Prerequisite GPA: 3.44
Link: https://www.mghihp.edu/overview/pa-studies
Stanford University, CA
Minimum Overall GPA: None found
Minimum Science GPA: None found
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.69
Average Science GPA: 3.65
Link: https://med.stanford.edu/pa/admissions/entrance-requirements.html
Trine University, IN
Minimum Overall GPA: None found
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: None found
Link: https://www.trine.edu/academics/majors-degrees/graduate/master-physician-assistant-studies/admission-requirements.aspx
Tufts University, MA
Preferred Minimum Overall GPA: 3.2
Preferred Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.2
Preferred Minimum Science GPA: 3.2
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.62
Average Prerequisite GPA: 3.61
Link: https://medicine.tufts.edu/education/physician-assistant/pa-prerequisites
University of Kentucky, KY
Minimum GPA: None found (The program will allow a graduate GPA to trump an undergraduate GPA if at least 20 credit hours have been completed)
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.60
Average Prerequisite GPA: 3.55
Link: https://www.uky.edu/chs/academic-programs/physician-assistant-studies/admissions
University of Florida, FL
Minimum GPA: None found
Preferred Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Preferred Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.5 for Class of 2021
Average Science GPA: 3.4 for Class of 2021
Link: https://pap.med.ufl.edu/admissions/review-process/criteria-for-interviewacceptance/
University of Saint Francis (Fort Wayne), IN
Minimum Overall GPA: None found
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: None found
Link: https://majors.sf.edu/physician-assistant-studies/
Weill Cornell Medicine Graduate School of Medical Sciences, NY
Minimum Overall GPA: None found
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.6
Average Science GPA: 3.6
Link: https://gradschool.weill.cornell.edu/programs/health-sciences-physician-assistants
University of Utah, UT
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.7 (Minimum 3.0 is highly recommended and exceptions are made to GPA requirements on a case-by-case basis)
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.52
Average Science GPA: 3.51
Link: https://medicine.utah.edu/dfpm/physician-assistant-studies/program/admissions/requirements.php
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine, IL
Minimum Overall GPA: 2.75
Minimum Science GPA: 2.75
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.58
Average Science GPA: 3.55
Link: https://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/academics/college-of-health-professions/degree-programs/physician-assistant-practice-ms/application-requirements/
South College, – Knoxville, TN
Minimum Overall GPA: 2.75
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 2.75
Minimum Science GPA: 2.75
Link: https://www.south.edu/programs/master-health-science-physician-assistant-studies/knoxville/faq/
South College – Nashville, TN
Minimum Overall GPA: 2.75
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 2.75
Minimum Science GPA: 2.75
Link: https://www.south.edu/programs/master-health-science-physician-assistant-studies/nashville/admissions/
University of Nevada Reno, NV
Minimum Overall GPA: 2.75
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.44
Average Science GPA: 3.34
Link: https://med.unr.edu/physician-assistant/admissions/requirements-and-prerequisites
Des Moines University, IA
Minimum Overall GPA: 2.8
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.63
Average Science GPA: 3.53
Link: https://www.dmu.edu/pa/admission-requirements/
Northwestern University, IL
Minimum Overall GPA: 2.80
Average Overall GPA: 3.65
Average Science GPA: 3.60
Average Prerequisite GPA: 3.78
Link: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/pa/admissions/how-to-apply/index.html
Rocky Vista University, CO
Minimum Overall GPA: 2.8 (3.0 preferred)
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.43
Average BCP GPA: 3.29
Link: https://www.rvu.edu/rvu-co/mpas/#1526081136720-6ee63eb8-39ab
https://www.rvu.edu/rvu-co/mpas/#1555698800679-00801fa7-f2e6
University of Dubuque, IA
Minimum Overall GPA: 2.70 (Preferred 3.0)
Minimum Science Prerequisite GPA: 2.90 (Preferred: 3.0)
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.46
Average Prerequisite Science GPA: 3.48
Link: https://www.dbq.edu/Academics/OfficeofAcademicAffairs/GraduatePrograms/MasterofScienceinPhysicianAssistantStudies/ProgramRequirementsandPrerequisites/
Boston University School of Medicine PA Program, MA
Minimum Cumulative GPA: None required
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.5
Average Science GPA: 3.46
Link: https://www.bu.edu/paprogram/faq/admissions/
University of Washington, WA
Minimum Cumulative GPA: None found
Minimum GPA in the last 60 semester credits: 3.0
Competitive Cumulative GPA: 3.45
Competitive Science GPA: 3.45
Link: https://depts.washington.edu/medex/applicants/program-prerequisites/academic-prerequisites/
University of Tampa, FL
Minimum Cumulative GPA: None found
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Minimum Last 60 Credit Hours GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.48
Average Prerequisite GPA: 3.55
Link: https://www.ut.edu/physicianassistant/admissions/
Western Michigan University, MI
Minimum Cumulative GPA: None found
Minimum GPA in the most recent 60 credit hours: 3.0
Link: https://wmich.edu/pa/academics/apply
University of California Davis, CA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 2.7
Link: https://health.ucdavis.edu/nursing/admissions/programs/mhs-pa.html
Stephens College, MO
Minimum Overall GPA: 2.75
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Minimum Last 60 Credit Hour GPA: 3.0
Average Overall GPA: 3.53
Average Science GPA: 3.48
Average Overall Last 60 Credit Hour GPA: 3.70
Link: https://www.stephens.edu/academics/programs-of-study/sohas/master-of-physician-assistant-studies/admissions/applying-to-the-program/
Emory & Henry College, VA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 2.7
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.50 (Class of 2020)
Average Science GPA: 3.37 (Class of 2020)
Average Prerequisite GPA: 3.48 (Class of 2020)
Link: https://www.ehc.edu/academics/physician-assistant-studies/admission-tuition-info/
Gardner Webb University, NC
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 2.7
Link: https://gardner-webb.edu/academic-programs-and-resources/colleges-and-schools/health-sciences/schools-and-departments/physician-assistant-studies/admissions/index
University of Southern California, CA
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 2.75
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.43
Average Science GPA: 3.33
Link: https://keck.usc.edu/physician-assistant-program/admission/
Keiser University, FL
Minimum Overall GPA: 2.75
Minimum General Education Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Minimum Natural Science Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/physician-assistant-admissions/
Yale University – Online, CT
Minimum Overall GPA: 2.8
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.36-3.79
Average Prerequisite GPA: 3.59-4.00
Average Science GPA: 3.34-3.81
Link: https://paonline.yale.edu/admissions/application-requirements/
Case Western Reserve University, OH
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0 (GPA from last 40 credit hours could be considered instead)
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0 (GPA from last 40 credit hours could be considered instead)
Link: https://case.edu/medicine/physician-assistant/admissions/prerequisites
Eastern Virginia Medical School, VA
Minimum Undergraduate GPA: 3.0 (If this is below 3.0, a minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 40 credit hours of US coursework may be considered OR if a student has a graduate degree, the graduate GPA may be considered)
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.38
Average Graduate GPA: 3.70
Average Prerequisite GPA: 3.84
Link: https://www.evms.edu/education/masters_programs/physician_assistant_program/admissions_information/
Florida State University, FL
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0 (Graduate program GPA may be considered instead)
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0 (Graduate program GPA may be considered instead)
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.51
Average Science GPA: 3.51
Link: https://med.fsu.edu/pa/admissions
Frostburg State University, MD
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0 (Considerations may be made on a case by case basis for students with lower overall GPAs if there is an upward trend in performance)
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.frostburg.edu/academics/majorminors/graduate/ms-physician-assistant/additional-resources/admission-requirements.php
Morehouse School of Medicine, GA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0 (A 3.0 GPA for last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework will be considered for candidates with less than a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA)
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0 (A 3.0 GPA for last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework will be considered for candidates with less than a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA)
Northeastern University, MA
Minimum Undergraduate GPA: 3.0 (Post-baccalaureate or master’s GPA minimum of 3.0 could be considered instead)
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://bouve.northeastern.edu/physician-assistant/ms/prerequisites/
Shenandoah University, VA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0 (If cumulative GPA is above 2.8 but applicant has graduate coursework, exceptions may be made)
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.56
Average Science GPA: 3.50
Link: https://www.su.edu/physician-assistant/prospective-students-new/
Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine, PA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0 (exceptions made on a case by case basis if applicant has outstanding application otherwise)
Link: https://medicine.temple.edu/education/physician-assistant-program/admissions/requirements#degree
Touro University Nevada, NV
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0 (Will consider GPA from a master’s degree if cumulative GPA is below)
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0 (Will consider GPA from a master’s degree if cumulative GPA is below)
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.48
Average Science GPA: 3.41
Link: https://tun.touro.edu/programs/physician-assistant-studies/pa-application–requirements/
Touro University – Bay Shore, NY
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0 (May petition for consideration of GPA is lower)
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0 (May petition for consideration of GPA is lower)
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.4 – 3.6
Average Science GPA: 3.4 – 3.6
Link: https://shs.touro.edu/programs/physician-assistant/physician-assistant-bay-shore/
Rutgers University, NJ
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.2 (GPAs lower than 3.2 may be considered with explanation from applicant)
Minimum Science GPA: 3.2
Link: https://shp.rutgers.edu/physician-assistant/master-of-science-physician-assistant-program/
Adventist University of Health Sciences, FL
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.47
Link: https://www.ahu.edu/academics/ms-physician-assistant
Alderson Broaddus University, WV
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average GPA: 3.4
Link: https://ab.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/PA-Admissions-Requirements.pdf
Alverno College, WI
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.alverno.edu/academics/academicdepartments/nursing/PA/
Arizona School of Health Sciences, AZ
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average GPA: 3.52
Average Science GPA: 3.46
Link: https://www.atsu.edu/physician-assistant-degree#requirements
Augsburg University, MN
Minimum Overall GPA:Â 3.0
Minimum Science GPA:Â 3.0
Link: https://www.augsburg.edu/pa/apply/prerequisites/
Augusta University, GA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.5
Average Science GPA: 3.5
Link: https://www.augusta.edu/alliedhealth/pa/ask.php
Baldwin Wallace University, OH
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.8
Average Science GPA: 3.8
Link: https://www.bw.edu/graduate-admission/physician-assistant/
Barry University, FL
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.4-3.5
Average Science GPA: 3.4-3.5
Link: https://www.barry.edu/physician-assistant/admissions/
Bay Path University, MA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.baypath.edu/academics/graduate-programs/physician-assistant-studies-ms/admission-requirements/
Bryant University, RI
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Link: https://gradschool.bryant.edu/academic-programs/physician-assistant
California State University – Monterey Bay, CA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.34
Average Science GPA: 3.29
Link: https://csumb.edu/mspa/admission-requirements
Carroll University, WI
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.55
Average Prerequisite GPA: 3.45
Link: https://www.carrollu.edu/academics/health-sciences/ms-physician-assistant-studies/admission
Central Michigan University, MI
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/CHP/hp_academics/srms/physician_assistant/Pages/admissions.aspx
Christian Brothers University, TN
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.48
Link: https://www.cbu.edu/pa-admission
Clarkson University, NY
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.clarkson.edu/graduate/physician-assistant-studies
College of Saint Mary, NE
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.85 (2018)
Link: https://www.csm.edu/academics/health-human-services/master-science-physician-assistant-studies
College of St. Scholastica, MN
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.css.edu/graduate/masters-doctoral-and-professional-programs/areas-of-study/ms-physician-assistant-studies/admissions-information.html
Colorado Mesa University, CO
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Prerequisite GPA: 3.61
Link: https://www.coloradomesa.edu/kinesiology/graduate/pa-program/faq.html
Concordia University – Ann Arbor, MI
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.cuaa.edu/academics/programs/physician-assistant-masters/index.html#requirements
Creighton University, NE
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.7
Average Science GPA: 3.65
Link: https://medschool.creighton.edu/program/physician-assistant-mpas
CUNY York College, NY
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.york.cuny.edu/academics/departments/health-professions/physician-assistant
Daemen College, NY
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.5
Link:
https://www.daemen.edu/academics/areas-study/physician-assistant/frequently-asked-questions
DeSales University, PA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.desales.edu/academics/graduate-studies/master-of-science-in-physician-assistant-studies-(mspas)
Dominican University, IL
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.dom.edu/admission/graduate/health-sciences-programs/mmspas/admission-requirements-2020-cohort
Dominican University of California, CA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.dominican.edu/admissions/graduate/programs/ms-in-physician-assistant-studies-1
Drexel University, PA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.63
Average Science GPA: 3.59
Link: https://drexel.edu/cnhp/academics/graduate/MHS-Physician-Assistant/
East Carolina University, NC
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.70
Average Science GPA: 3.60
Average Prerequisite GPA: 3.70
Link: https://www.ecu.edu/cs-dhs/pa/admissions.cfm
Eastern Michigan University, MI
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.emich.edu/chhs/hphp/pa/admissions/
Emory University, GA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.60
Average Science GPA: 3.53
Link: https://med.emory.edu/pa/admissions/requirements.html
Florida Gulf Coast University, FL
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/healthsciences/physicianassistantstudies-mpas.aspx#ProgramRequirements
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, FL
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.47
Average Science GPA: 3.39
Link: https://medicine.fiu.edu/academics/degrees-and-programs/master-in-physician-studies/admissions/admission-requirements/index.html
Francis Marion University, SC
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.fmarion.edu/healthsciences/paprogram/admissions/
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, LA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.5
Average Prerequisite GPA: 3.46
Link: https://www.franu.edu/academics/academic-programs/physician-assistant-studies
Franklin College, IN
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum biology, chemistry, physics GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.60
Average biology, chemistry, physics GPA: 3.44
Average Science GPA: 3.52
Link: https://franklincollege.edu/academics/graduate-programs/master-science-physician-assistant/mission-goals/
Franklin Pierce University, NH
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.5
Average Science GPA: 3.5
Link: https://www.franklinpierce.edu/academics/gradstudies/programs_of_study/mpas/frequently_asked_questions.htm
Gannon University, FL
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.gannon.edu/Academic-Offerings/Health-Professions-and-Sciences/Graduate/Master-of-Physician-Assistant-Science/Admission-Requirements/
George Washington University, DC
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.58
Average Science GPA: 3.57
Link: https://smhs.gwu.edu/physician-assistant/admissions
Grand Valley State University, MI
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Minimum Last 60 Credit Hours GPA: 3.0
Average Overall GPA: 3.75
Average Prerequisite GPA: 3.81
Average Last 60 Credit Hours GPA: 3.84
Link: https://www.gvsu.edu/pas/admissions-criteria-91.htm
Hardin Simmons University, TX
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.66 (Class of 2020)
Average Science GPA: 3.63 (Class of 2020)
Link: https://www.hsutx.edu/academics/graduate-programs/physician-assistant-program/
Harding University, AR
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.50 (Graduation Year 2021)
Average Prerequisite GPA: 3.57 (Graduation Year 2021)
Link: https://www.harding.edu/academics/colleges-departments/allied-health/physician-assistant-program/requirements
Heritage University, WA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.33
Average Science GPA: 3.31
Link: https://heritage.edu/academic-paths/graduate-degrees/physician-assistant-educational-program/physician-assistant-program-department-2/pa-admissions/
Idaho State University, ID
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Average Prerequisite GPA: 3.87
Link: https://isu.edu/pa/admission/admission-requirements/
Indiana State University, IN
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.43
Average Science GPA: 3.28
Link: https://www.indstate.edu/health/program/pa
Johnson & Wales University, RI
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum BCP GPA: 3.0 (BCP consists of all biology, chemistry, and physics courses taken).
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.61
Average Science GPA: 3.55
Average BCP GPA: 3.55
Link: https://www.jwu.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-health-and-wellness/physician-assistant-studies/academic-experiential-requirements.html
Kettering College, OH
Minimum Prerequisite Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.66
Average Science GPA: 3.57
Link: https://kc.edu/academics/physician-assistant/admission-requirements/
Lenoir-Rhyne University, NC
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.lr.edu/uploaded/email_files/Physician_Assistant_Studies_-_FAQ_Oct_2018.pdf
Lock Haven University, PA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Link: https://paportal.lhup.edu/PA/DesktopDefault.aspx?pid=18&tabid=0
Loma Linda University, CA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.55
Link: https://alliedhealth.llu.edu/sites/alliedhealth.llu.edu/files/docs/academics/physician-assistant/pa-brochure.pdf
Long Island University, NY
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://liu.edu/Brooklyn/Academics/School-of-Health-Professions/Academic-Programs/Physician-Assistant#35758DB1-3BA1-40DF-9D70-EBD6B8CB530D30
Louisiana State University – New Orleans, LA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link:https://catalog.lsuhsc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=9&poid=896&returnto=1835
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport, LA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.74 (Class of 2021)
Average Science GPA: 3.66 (Class of 2021)
Link: https://www.lsuhscshreveport.edu/departments/allied-health-professions-departments/physician-assistant/admissions
Marietta College, OH
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.66
Average Prerequisite GPA: 3.70
Link: https://www.marietta.edu/pa-admissions
Marist College, NY
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.marist.edu/science/physician-asst/programs/admissions
Marquette University, WI
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.marquette.edu/physician-assistant/frequently-asked-questions.php
Mary Baldwin University (Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences), VA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Link: https://marybaldwin.edu/health-sciences/school-of-health-human-performance/master-of-science-physician-assistant/
Marywood University, PA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.marywood.edu/pa-program/requirements.html
Medical University of South Carolina, SC
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Link: https://education.musc.edu/admissions/ready-to-apply/apply-now/ms-in-physician-assistant
Meharry Medical College, TN
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Link: https://home.mmc.edu/pa-program-requirements/
Miami-Dade College, FL
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.mdc.edu/physicianassistant/admission-requirements.aspx
Midwestern University – Downers Grove, IL
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.78
Average Science GPA: 3.76
Link: https://www.midwestern.edu/academics/degrees-and-programs/master-of-medical-science-in-physician-assistant-program-il.xml
Midwestern University (Glendale), AZ
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.66
Average Science GPA: 3.63
Link: https://www.midwestern.edu/admissions/apply/master-of-medical-sciences-in-physician-assistant-studies-in-glendale.xml
Milligan College, TN
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite Science Courses GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.milligan.edu/pa/#pa
Mississippi College, MS
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.mc.edu/academics/departments/pa/admissions/admission-checklist
Mississippi State University – Meridian, MS
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.meridian.msstate.edu/academics/physician-assistant/admissions/application-requirements/
Missouri State University, MO
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.7
Average Science GPA: 3.6
Link: https://www.missouristate.edu/pas/graduate/Prereq.htm
Monmouth University, NJ
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.5
Average Prerequisite GPA: 3.5
Link: https://www.monmouth.edu/graduate/ms-physician-assistant/admission-requirements/
Mount St. Joseph University, OH
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.msj.edu/academics/graduate-programs/physician-assistant-program/pa-admission-requirements/
New York Institute of Technology, NY
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.nyit.edu/health_professions/physician_assistant_studies_admissions/
North Greenville University, SC
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite (Science) GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.49
Link: https://www.ngu.edu/pa-admissions.php
Northeastern State University, OK
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://catalog.nsuok.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=22&poid=2462&returnto=870
Northern Arizona University, AZ
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.69
Average Science GPA: 3.58
Link: https://in.nau.edu/physician-assistant/Admission-Requirements/
Northwestern College, IA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.nwciowa.edu/graduate/physician-assistant/prerequisites
Nova Southeastern University – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.4
Average Science GPA: 3.4
Link: https://healthsciences.nova.edu/pa/fortlauderdale/requirements.html
Nova Southeastern University – Fort Myers, FL
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://healthsciences.nova.edu/pa/fort-myers/requirements.html
Nova Southeastern University – Jacksonville, FL
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.3 to 3.5
Link: https://healthsciences.nova.edu/pa/jacksonville/requirements.html
Nova Southeastern University – Orlando, FL
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://healthsciences.nova.edu/pa/orlando/requirements.html
Ohio Dominican University, OH
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.ohiodominican.edu/academics/graduate/physician-assistant-program/admission
Ohio University, OH
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite Math and Science GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.6
Average Math/Science GPA: 3.52
Link: https://www.ohio.edu/chsp/rehab/physician-assistant/admission-requirements
Oklahoma City University, OK
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.okcu.edu/physician-assistant/prospective-students/requirements/
Oregon Health and Science University, OR
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum BCP (science) GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.50
Link: https://www.ohsu.edu/school-of-medicine/physician-assistant/prerequisite-coursework
Pace University – Lenox Hill Hospital, NY
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.58
Average Science GPA: 3.50
Link:
https://www.pace.edu/college-health-professions/admission-statistics
Pace University – Pleasantville, NY
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.504
Average Science GPA: 3.566
Link: https://www.pace.edu/college-health-professions/pa-pleasantville-academic-prerequisites
Pacific University, OR
Minimum Science Biology, Chemistry and Physics GPA: 3.0
Minimum Last 45 Credits GPA: 3.0
Average Science BCP GPA: 3.67
Average Last 45 Credits GPA: 3.87
Link: https://www.pacificu.edu/physician-assistant-studies/program-admission/admission-criteria
Penn State University, PA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.66 (range 3.17 to 3.98)
Average Science GPA: 3.61 average (range 3.0 to 4.0)
Link: https://med.psu.edu/physician-assistant/prerequisites
Pennsylvania College of Technology, PA
Minimum Math/Science GPA: 3.0
Average Penn College graduation GPA: 3.4
Average Math/Science GPA: 3.4
Link: https://www.pct.edu/files/imported/catalog/docs/Special_Admissions_PAG.pdf#zoom=100
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, PA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.73 (Middle 50% Range 3.61 – 3.91)
Average Science GPA: 3.67 (Middle 50% Range 3.49 – 3.86)
Link: https://www.pcom.edu/admissions/apply/physician-assistant.html
Red Rocks Community College, CO
Minimum Cumulative Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.45
Average Science GPA: 3.38
Link: https://www.rrcc.edu/physician-assistant/faq
Rochester Institute of Technology, NY
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Link:https://www.rit.edu/healthsciences/study/physician-assistant-bs-ms#admission-requirements
Rocky Mountain College, MT
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.rocky.edu/academics/academic-programs/graduate/master-physician-assistant-studies/admission-requirements
Rush University, IL
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.42
Average Science GPA: 3.37
Link: https://www.rushu.rush.edu/college-health-sciences/academic-programs/master-science-physician-assistant-studies/master-science-physician-assistant-studies-program-details
Sacred Heart University, CT
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.sacredheart.edu/academics/collegeofhealthprofessions/academicprograms/physicianassistant/frequentlyaskedquestions/
Saint Francis University, PA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.francis.edu/PA-Graduate-Admissions/
Saint Louis University, MO
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.5
Average Science GPA: 3.5
Link: https://catalog.slu.edu/colleges-schools/health-sciences/physician-assistant-education/medical-sciences-mms/
Salus University, PA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.62
Link: https://www.salus.edu/getattachment/Colleges/Health-Sciences/Physician-Assistant/Physician-Assistant-_2018_Final.pdf.aspx
Samford University, AL
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Minimum Non-Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.samford.edu/healthprofessions/master-of-science-in-physician-assistant-studies
Samuel Merritt University, CA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Overall GPA Range: 3.20 – 3.48
Average Science GPA: 3.09 – 3.47
Link: https://www.samuelmerritt.edu/admission/mpa/prereq
South University – Richmond, VA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0 Required
Preferred Minimum Biology-Chemistry-Physics GPA: 3.0 Strongly Recommended
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.5
Average Biology Chemistry Physics (BCP) Science GPA: 3.4
Link: https://www.southuniversity.edu/richmond/areas-of-study/physician-assistant/physician-assistant-master-of-science-ms/faqpa
South University in Savannah, GA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0 Required
Minimum Biology Chemistry-Physics GPA: 3.0 Strongly Recommended
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.5
Average Biology Chemistry Physics (BCP) Science GPA: 3.4
Link: https://www.southuniversity.edu/savannah/areas-of-study/physician-assistant/physician-assistant-master-of-science-ms/faqpa
South University – Tampa, FL
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Biology-Chemistry-Physics (BCP) Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.4
Average Science GPA: 3.4
Link: https://www.southuniversity.edu/tampa/areas-of-study/physician-assistant/physician-assistant-master-of-science-ms/admissions
Southern California University of Health Sciences, CA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Core Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.scuhs.edu/academics/csih/master-of-science-physician-assistant-program/admissions-requirements/
St. Ambrose University, IA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.sau.edu/master-of-physician-assistant-studies/admission-and-application
St. John’s University, NY
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Math/Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.stjohns.edu/academics/programs/physician-assistant-master-science
Stony Brook University, NY
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://healthtechnology.stonybrookmedicine.edu/programs/pa/elpa/admissions/requirements
Sullivan University, KY
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Math & Science GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.51
Average Prerequisite Science & Math GPA: 3.57
Link: https://sullivan.edu/college-of-pharmacy-and-health-sciences/master-of-science-in-physician-assistant/#1452546102793-6-3
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, NY
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Link: https://sls.downstate.edu/admissions/chrp/pa/requirements.html
SUNY Upstate Medical Center, NY
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.upstate.edu/chp/programs/pa/pa_reqs.php
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, TX
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/health-professions/master-physician-assistant-studies/admissions-requirements.aspx
The CUNY School of Medicine, NY
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum CSOM Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/csom/pa-program-requirements
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Southwestern School of Health Professions, TX
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.67
Average Science GPA: 3.60
Link: https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/education/school-of-health-professions/programs/physician-assistant-studies/admissions/requirements.html
Touro College – Manhattan, NY
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://shs.touro.edu/programs/physician-assistant/physician-assistant-manhattan/admissions/admission-requirements/
Touro University – California, CA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.37 (Class of 2020)
Average Science GPA: 3.26 (Class of 2020)
Link: https://admissions.tu.edu/paprogram/requirements.html
Towson University CCBC Essex, MD
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.5
Average Last 60 Credits GPA: 3.8
Average Prerequisite GPA: 3.7
Average Science GPA: 3.5
Link: https://www.towson.edu/chp/departments/health-sciences/grad/physician-assistant/admission/
Union College, NE
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.53
Average Science GPA: 3.42
Link: https://ucollege.edu/pa/apply
University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.66
Average Science GPA: 3.60
Link: https://www.uab.edu/shp/cds/physician-assistant-studies/admissions
University of Arkansas, AR
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.55
Average Science GPA: 3.57
Link: https://healthprofessions.uams.edu/programs/physicianassistant/prerequisites/
University of Bridgeport, CT
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.bridgeport.edu/academics/schools-colleges/physician-assistant-institute/physician-assistant-ms/admission-requirements
University of Charleston, WV
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.46
Average Science GPA: 3.32
Link: https://www.ucwv.edu/academics/schools/school-of-health-sciences/physician-assistant-program/admissions/
University of Colorado, CO
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.75
Average Science GPA: 3.71
Link: https://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/medicalschool/education/degree_programs/PAProgram/prospectivestudent/Pages/Prerequisites.aspx
University of Dayton, OH
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://udayton.edu/education/departments_and_programs/pa/admission_requirements.php
University of Detroit Mercy, MI
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.62
Link: https://healthprofessions.udmercy.edu/academics/pa/grad.php
University of Evansville, IN
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.55
Average Prerequisite GPA: 3.52
Link: https://www.evansville.edu/majors/physicianassistant/requirements.cfm
University of Findlay, OH
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Minimum Non-Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.findlay.edu/health-professions/physician-assistant-ma/program-requirements
University of La Verne, CA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Link: https://artsci.laverne.edu/physician-assistant/admission/
University of Lynchburg, VA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.lynchburg.edu/academics/college-of-health-sciences/physician-assistant-medicine/for-interested-students/program-prerequisites/
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University of Michigan – Flint, MI
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.umflint.edu/graduateprograms/physician-assistant-pa#tab-admission
University of Mount Union, OH
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.mountunion.edu/physician-assistant-studies
University of Nebraska, NE
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Average Overall GPA: 3.75
Average Science GPA: 3.65
Link: https://www.unmc.edu/alliedhealth/education/pa/admissions/index.html
University of New England, ME
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum BCP GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.5
Average BCP GPA: 3.5
Link: https://www.une.edu/registrar/2015-2016-academic-catalog/graduate-catalog/physician-assistant
University of New Mexico, NM
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science & Math GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.79
Average Science & Math GPA: 3.76
Link: https://fcm.unm.edu/education/physician-assistant-program/admissions%20and%20advising.html
University of North Dakota, ND
Minimum Undergraduate GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.4-3.5
Link: https://med.und.edu/physician-assistant/prerequisites.html
University of North Texas HS Center Ft Worth, TX
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.76
Average Science GPA: 3.7
Link: https://www.unthsc.edu/school-of-health-professions/physician-assistant-studies/admissions-information/
University of Oklahoma – Oklahoma City, OK
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.71
Average Science GPA: 3.65
Link: https://www.oumedicine.com/familymedicine/libraries/pa-program-okc/prospective-applicants/prerequisite-requirements
University of Oklahoma – Tulsa, OK
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.ou.edu/tulsa/community_medicine/scm-pa-program/admission
University of Pittsburgh, PA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/PAProgram/admission/requirements
University of Saint Joseph, CT
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.usj.edu/academics/academic-schools/sppas/physician-assistant-studies/admissions/
University of South Florida, FL
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Overall GPA: 3.80
Average Science GPA: 3.72
Link: https://health.usf.edu/medicine/pa/prospective-students/requirements
University of St. Francis (New Mexico), NM
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science (BCP) GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.62
Average Prerequisite GPA: 3.61
Average Science GPA: 3.53
Link: https://www.stfrancis.edu/academics/physician-assistant-studies/faqs/
University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, TN
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.5
Average Science GPA: 3.5
Link: https://www.uthsc.edu/physician-assistant/prerequisites.php
University of Texas HS Center at San Antonio, TX
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Overall GPA: 3.54
Average Science GPA: 3.47
Link: https://www.uthscsa.edu/academics/health-professions/programs/physician-assistant-studies-ms
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, TX
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.67
Average Science GPA: 3.62
Link: https://www.utmb.edu/som/physician-assistant/admissions-application
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, TX
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Minimum Last 30 Hours GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.70
Average Science GPA: 3.64
Average last 30 Hours GPA: 3.77
Link: https://www.utrgv.edu/pa/admissions/faq/index.htm
University of the Cumberlands, KY
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Biology-Chemistry-Physics (BCP) Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.ucumberlands.edu/academics/graduate/programs/master-science-physician-assistant-studies/admission
University of the Cumberlands – Northern Kentucky Campus, KY
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Biology-Chemistry-Physics (BCP) Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.ucumberlands.edu/academics/graduate/programs/master-science-physician-assistant-studies/admission
University of the Pacific, CA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Overall GPA: 3.5
Average Science GPA: 3.42
Link: https://dental.pacific.edu/academic-programs/residency-and-graduate-programs/master-of-physician-assistant-studies/prerequisites
University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, WI
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.88
Average Science GPA: 3.88
Link: https://www.uwlax.edu/grad/physician-assistant-studies/admission-requirements/
University of Missouri – Kansas City, MO
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.66
Average Prerequisite GPA: 3.63
Link: https://med.umkc.edu/pa/requirements/
Utah Valley University, UT
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.uvu.edu/physicianassistant/admissions.php
Wayne State University, MI
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.75
Average Prerequisite GPA: 3.86
Link: https://cphs.wayne.edu/physician-assistant/pdf/pas-brochue.pdf
West Liberty University, WV
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://westliberty.edu/physician-assistant/admissions/prerequisites/
West Virginia University, WV
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Link: https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/physician-assistant-studies/admission/application-requirements/
Western University of Health Sciences, CA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Overall GPA: 3.59
Average Prerequisite GPA: 3.72
Average Science GPA: 3.55
Link: https://prospective.westernu.edu/health-sciences/mspa/competitive/
Westfield State University, MA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.5
Average Prerequisite GPA: 3.5
Link: https://www.westfield.ma.edu/academics/master-of-science-in-physician-assistant-studies/admission-requirements
Wichita State University, KS
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average GPA of Applicants: 3.5
Average GPA of Accepted Students: 3.7
Link: https://www.wichita.edu/academics/health_professions/pa/mpa.php
Xavier University of Louisiana, LA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://www.xula.edu/physician-assistant-program-how-to-apply
Yale University, CT
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Overall GPA: 3.75
Average Overall Science GPA: 3.72
Link: https://medicine.yale.edu/pa/admissions/prerequisites/academic.aspx
Assumption College, MA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.2
Link: https://www.assumption.edu/graduate/physician-assistant-studies
Butler University, IN
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.2
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.8
Link: https://www.butler.edu/physician-assistant/pa-admission-information
California Baptist University, CA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.2
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://calbaptist.edu/programs/master-of-science-physician-assistant-studies/application-requirements
Elon University, NC
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.2
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.69
Average Science GPA: 3.62
Link: https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/health-sciences/physician-assistant/admissions-information/
Indiana University School of Health and Human Sciences Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program (IUPUI), IN
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.2
Link: https://shhs.iupui.edu/admissions/graduate-professional/master-physician-assistant-studies.html
Mercy College, NY
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.2
Link: https://www.mercy.edu/degrees-programs/ms-physician-assistant
Pfeiffer University, NC
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.2
Link: https://www.pfeiffer.edu/academics/programs/physician-assistant-ms-pas/5474/requirements
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, UT
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.2
Minimum Science GPA: 3.0
Link: https://rm.edu/admissions/requirements-guidelines/master-of-physician-assistant-studies/
University of Iowa, IA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Science GPA: 3.2
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.71
Average Science GPA: 3.76
Link: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/pa/education/prospective-students/admission-requirements
University of South Dakota, SD
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.2
Link: https://www.usd.edu/health-sciences/physician-assistant/eligibility
University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, NC
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.2
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.40
Average Prerequisite GPA: 3.65
Link: https://www.med.unc.edu/ahs/unc-pa/prospective-students/admissions/
High Point University, NC
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.2
Minimum Science GPA: 3.2
Link: https://www.highpoint.edu/physicianassistant/admission-requirements/
Hofstra University, NY
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.2
Minimum Science GPA: 3.2
Link: https://www.hofstra.edu/academics/colleges/nursing-physician-assistant/physician-assistant/physician-assistant-ms-applicants.html
King’s College, PA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.2
Minimum Science GPA: 3.2
Link: https://www.kings.edu/academics/undergraduate_majors/physicianassistant/graduate_admission
Le Moyne College, NY
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.2
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.2
Minimum Science GPA: 3.2
Link: https://www.lemoyne.edu/Admission/Graduate-and-Professional-Admission/Physician-Assistant-Studies
MCPHS University- Boston, MA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.2
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.2
Minimum Science GPA: 3.2
Link: https://www.mcphs.edu/academics/school-of-physician-assistant-studies/physician-assistant/physician-assistant-studies-mpas
University of Wisconsin – Madison, WI
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.2
Minimum Science GPA: 3.2
Link: https://www.med.wisc.edu/education/physician-assistant-pa-program/admission-requirements/
Wingate University, NC
Minimum Overall Prerequisite GPA: 3.2
Link: https://www.wingate.edu/academics/graduate/physician-assistant-studies/pa-admissions
Baylor College of Medicine, TX
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.2
Minimum Science GPA: 3.2
Link: https://www.bcm.edu/education/schools/school-of-health-professions/programs/physician-assistant/admissions/prerequisites
Concordia University – Wisconsin, WI
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.2
Minimum Prerequisite Science GPA: 3.2
Link: https://www.cuw.edu/academics/programs/physician-assistant-masters/#admissions
Chapman University, CA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.2
Minimum Science GPA: 3.2
Link: https://www.chapman.edu/crean/academic-programs/graduate-programs/physician-assistant/admission.aspx
Mercyhurst University, PA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.2
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.2
Link: https://www.mercyhurst.edu/academics/graduate-programs/physician-assistant-studies/admission-requirements
Misericordia University, PA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.2
Minimum Science GPA: 3.2
Link: https://www.misericordia.edu/page.cfm?p=1287
Presbyterian University, SC
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.2
Minimum Science GPA: 3.2
Link: https://www.presby.edu/academics/graduate-professional/physician-assistant-program/admissions-pa-program/requirements-pa-program/
Quinnipiac University, CT
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.2
Minimum Science GPA: 3.2
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.5
Link: https://www.qu.edu/schools/health-sciences/programs/mhs-physician-assistant.html#admissionsrequirements
Seton Hall University, NJ
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.2
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.2
Link: https://www.shu.edu/physician-assistant/admission-requirements.cfm
Seton Hill University, PA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.2
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.2
Link: https://www.setonhill.edu/academics/graduate-programs/physician-assistant-ms/ms-in-physician-assistant-application-and-admission-information/
Southern Illinois University, IL
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.2
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.2
Minimum Science GPA: 3.2
Link: https://www.siumed.edu/paprogram/faqs.html
Chatham University, PA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.25
Minimum Science GPA: 3.25
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.64
Average Science GPA: 3.59
Link: https://www.chatham.edu/mpas/requirements.cfm
Bethel University – MN
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.25
Minimum Science GPA: 3.25
Link: https://www.bethel.edu/graduate/academics/physician-assistant/prerequisites
Slippery Rock University, PA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.25
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.25
Minimum Science GPA: 3.25
Link: https://www.sru.edu/academics/graduate-programs/physician-assistant-studies-master-of-science
Thomas Jefferson University – City Center Campus (formerly Thomas Jefferson University), PA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.25
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.25
Minimum Science GPA: 3.25 (a GPA of 3.4 or higher is more competitive)
Link: https://www.jefferson.edu/university/health-professions/departments/physician-assistant-studies/degrees-programs/graduate/ms-center-city/applying.html
Thomas Jefferson University – East Falls Campus (formerly Philadelphia University), PA
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.25
Minimum Science GPA: 3.25
Link: https://www.jefferson.edu/university/health-professions/departments/physician-assistant-studies/degrees-programs/graduate/ms-east-falls/frequently-asked-questions.html
Thomas Jefferson University – New Jersey Campus (formerly Philadelphia University), NJ
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.25
Minimum Science GPA: 3.25
Link: https://www.jefferson.edu/university/health-professions/departments/physician-assistant-studies/degrees-programs/graduate/ms-new-jersery/applying.html
Trevecca Nazarene University, TN
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.25
Minimum Science GPA: 3.25
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.81
Average Science GPA: 3.76
Link: https://www.trevecca.edu/programs/physician-assistant?tab=admissions-in-person
Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, MN
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.5 (Exceptions made at the discretion of the program director where last 60 credits may be considered)
Minimum Science GPA: 3.5 (Exceptions made at the discretion of the program director where last 60 credits may be considered)
Link: https://college.mayo.edu/academics/health-sciences-education/physician-assistant-program-minnesota/how-to-apply/
