South University-Austin Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Bachelor’s degree by Aug 1; CASPA overall GPA >=3.0 and BCP science GPA >=3.0 (preference overall 3.3+ / BCP 3.15+); GRE General Test; 3 letters of reference (>=1 from a clinician); direct patient care experience preferred; prerequisite science courses with labs.

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Competitive applicants are invited for a required interview as part of the MSPA admissions process, which runs on a rolling basis and favors early applicants. The admissions committee assesses interpersonal skills, problem-solving ability, professionalism, motivation, academic potential, communication, and knowledge of the PA profession and health care system. The page does not specify whether the interview is individual, panel, or group, nor whether it is virtual or in person.

Summarized from South University, Austin’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.

South University-Austin PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the South University Physician Assistant (MSPA) is to educate a diverse student population and prepare graduates to practice the art and science of medicine while providing high-quality, equitable, and inclusive patient-centered healthcare

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Provisional Accreditation
Campus Location: Round Rock, Texas
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: January
Class Duration: 27 months
Class Capacity: 40
Seat Deposit: $1,000
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Check program website

TUITION

Total cost with required fees: $123,268
Resident tuition: $97,704 (excludes program fees)
Nonresident tuition: $97,704 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: No 5-year average yet

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: September
Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Not Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Received by deadline (app + transcripts + 2 references)

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.0
Science GPA: 3.0
Prereq GPA: 2.0
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: No Requirement
Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry; Organic Chemistry (req or Biochem cr); General Biology; Anatomy; Physiology; Microbiology — must be completed within 7 (science coursework)

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): No minimum hours required

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

At least 3 references (at least one from an MD/DO, PA, or NP)

GRE

GRE Required

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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