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Address & Contact

Our Address

South College-Atlanta 2600 Century Parkway NE Atlanta, Georgia 30345

GPS

33.84810819377123, -84.30561437160534

Telephone

470-322-1200

Email

[email protected]

Web

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Rubric-scored: strength of cumulative & science GPA; up to 5 points for genetics/immunology/physics/organic chem/biochem/advanced bio-chem (grade A or B); graduate degrees; veteran status (extra for military healthcare experience); health care experience type/hours; shadowing; personal statement; GRE/PA-CAT score; interview.

Fair/equal practices based on CASPA performance.

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

South College-Atlanta PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the South College Masters of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies program is to educate highly qualified physician assistants, preparing them to become competent, compassionate, and comprehensive healthcare providers for clinical practice in rural and urban areas, focusing on underserved communities.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: September
  • Class Duration: 27 months
  • Class Capacity: 85 students
  • Seat Deposit: $1,500
  • International Students: Not Accepted
  • TOEFL: Required

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $121,260
  • Resident tuition: $110,250 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $110,250 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 94%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 95%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

  • CASPA Participant: Yes
  • Application Deadline: March
  • Multiple Start Dates: January and September — September start: apply by March 1, 2027; January start: apply by July 15, 2026. Each cohort has its own CASPA deadline; confirm with the program.
  • Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Required
  • CASPA Deadline Type: Submit
  • Fee: $95

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 2.75
  • Science GPA: 2.75
  • Prereq GPA: 2.75
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.61
    • Science: 3.51
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 year(s)
  • Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (8 cr); General Biology (8 cr); Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (4 cr); Microbiology (3 cr); Social Science (6 cr); English (6 cr); Statistics (6 cr) — must be completed within 7 (science prereqs)

EXPERIENCE

SHADOWING

  • Encouraged, not a required number (points awarded in screening rubric)

EVALUATIONS

  • 3 letters of recommendation — one must be from a PA, MD, DO, or NP

GRE

CASPer

PA-CAT

  • PA-CAT Accepted as alternative to GRE (GRE OR PA-CAT required)
  • For more information on PA-CAT click here

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