Trevecca Nazarene University Physician Assistant Program
Nashville, Tennessee · Masters
Tuition + fees $123,888
Class of 2029 anticipated costs
A closer look
A 27-month Nashville PA program with 50 seats, 250 direct patient-care hours, and accreditation probation extended pending a 2026 site visit.
Mission & approach
To prepare professionally competent physician assistants who will use their skills to serve their communities in compassionate ministry.
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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.
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Program admissions informationHow 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.
Source checked Aug 1, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
Program interview informationAdmissions & prerequisites
Admission requirements
Prerequisite coursework
Semester credits unless notedReview each course, its lab, and the program’s policies. Your links are planning records; the program decides equivalency.
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade |
|---|---|---|---|
Human Anatomy and Human Physiology with labsCourse notes & alternativesAsk admissions whether separate courses or a combined course count as equivalent. | 8Semester credits unless noted | Required | Not specified |
| General Chemistry I and II with labs2 course(s) | 8Semester credits unless noted | Required | Not specified |
Microbiology with labCourse notes & alternatives3–4 semester credits. | 3Semester credits unless noted | Required | Not specified |
| General Psychology | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not required | Not specified |
Medical Terminology course or certificateCourse notes & alternativesA certificate is an accepted alternative to a one-credit course. | 1Semester credits unless noted | Not required | Not specified |
Policies that can change your plan
Developmental Psychology is no longer required. Science prerequisites must be taken in person and be beyond survey or introductory level, except for published COVID exceptions. Science coursework seven or more years old by May of the start year requires a refresher; A&P older than five years has a recommended refresher. Additional upper-level sciences are recommended, not required. No per-course minimum grade is stated.
Dates & application steps
The complete application deadline was October 1, 2026 for the cohort beginning May 2027.
This is the expected start of the entering class.
Know what the total includes
Published cost estimate
Class of 2029 anticipated costs$17,143 semester × 7 documented semesters · Full-program tuition. Fees and living costs are separate.
Tuition is $120,001 and student fees are $3,887 ($555 per semester × 7), for a combined $123,888. Screening and tracking cost another $282, bringing the direct total to $124,170. Rates are subject to change.
Curriculum & clinical training
Didactic education
Medical science, clinical medicine, cadaver anatomy and professional practice establish clinical readiness.
Clinical education
Eight six-week rotations include core disciplines and one elective.
The Nashville program publishes 27 months and 142 credits. Rotation travel, meals and housing are students’ responsibility.
The admitted class
Class of 2028
Published class statisticsAverage undergraduate GPA: 3.82. This is not a CASPA overall GPA, and it is an average, not a minimum.
Compare published cohorts
| Class | Published GPA | Published science-related GPA | Published experience hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2027 | 3.81 | 3.75 | Not recorded |
| Class of 2028 | Not recorded | 3.74 | Not recorded |
Published class statistics describe the named cohort or population. They are not admission minimums or acceptance probabilities.
The program’s track record
Graduate outcomes
PANCE pass rates
See first-time program performance with clearly dated national context.
- First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
- Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
Accreditation history
ProbationSources you can open
Links to the program’s own pages and the official directories we use.
- Program program page
- ARC-PA currently accredited programs — sponsoring-institution directory
- Program program page
- Trevecca Nazarene University PA coursework requirements
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