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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: http://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: http://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: http://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: http://www.rvu.edu/rvu-co/mpas/#1526081136720-6ee63eb8-39ab

http://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: http://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: http://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: http://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:  3.0

Minimum Science GPA:  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: http://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: http://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: http://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: http://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: http://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: http://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: http://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: http://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:http://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: http://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: http://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: http://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: http://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: http://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: http://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: http://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: http://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: http://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/

 

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: http://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: http://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: http://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: http://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: http://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/