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Address & Contact

Our Address

Gardner-Webb University 315 W. College Ave Shelby, North Carolina 28152

GPS

35.250834, -81.675805

Telephone

(704) 406-2369

Email

[email protected]

Web

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Overall academic strength (transcripts, course selection, semester load, min 3.2 cumulative GPA), prerequisite courses, three LORs, health care experience (1,000+ direct patient contact hours), and match to program mission and goals.

Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.

💬 How This Program Interviews

Gardner-Webb begins interviewing applicants in June under rolling admissions, and the strongest applications tend to receive invitations first. The FAQ confirms an interview is required but does not describe its format or delivery.

Summarized from Gardner-Webb University’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-08-01. Interview formats and dates change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you make travel plans. See the program’s interview page.

Gardner Webb University PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the PA program is to develop knowledgeable and caring physician assistants who practice competent patient-centered primary care with a focus on underserved populations. Our values reflect a commitment to respect, ethical behavior, and integrity in personal and professional service that are established upon the foundation of Christian values and faith, in agreement with the Gardner-Webb University mission.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $124,745
  • Resident tuition: $112,910 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $112,910 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 81%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 92%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.2
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Prereq GPA: 3.20
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: See Program Website
    • Science: See Program Website
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B- required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: No Requirement

EXPERIENCE

  • Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 1000

SHADOWING

  • PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

  • At least one letter must come from an advanced care practitioner or physician (PA, NP, MD, DO)

GRE

CASPer

PA-CAT

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