Trevecca Nazarene University Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Holistic: academic prep, PCE, PA shadowing (10 hr min), LORs, character/values; preference for higher GPAs and upper-level science.

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Trevecca does not publish interview format or delivery details; interviewing begins in mid-summer and continues until the class is full. All Trevecca and Olivet Nazarene University graduates who meet admissions criteria are guaranteed at least an interview.

Summarized from Trevecca Nazarene 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.

Trevecca Nazarene University PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of Trevecca’s PA program is to prepare professionally competent physician assistants who will use their skills to serve their communities in compassionate ministry.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Probationary Accreditation
Campus Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: May
Class Duration: 27 months
Class Capacity: 50 students
Seat Deposit: $1,000
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required

TUITION

Total cost with required fees: $123,888
Resident tuition: $120,001 (excludes program fees)
Nonresident tuition: $120,001 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 100%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: October
Multiple Start Dates: January and May — January start: apply by September 1, 2026; May start: apply by October 1, 2026. Each cohort has its own CASPA deadline; confirm with the program.
Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Not Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Completed

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.25
Science GPA: 3.25
Prereq GPA: No Minimum
Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.8
- Science: 3.79
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 6 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 250

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Required

EVALUATIONS

Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)

GRE

GRE Not Required

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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