Address & Contact

Our Address

South University 709 Mall Boulevard Savannah, GA 31406

GPS

32.00835, -81.13348

Telephone

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Academic achievement (overall GPA, BCP GPA, GRE); quality of letters of reference from medical providers (MD/DO/NP/PA); clinical experience requiring direct patient care; personal statement/essay; healthcare provider mentorship/shadowing; community service; interview performance.

Interpersonal skills, problem-solving, professionalism, motivation, communication, knowledge of PA profession, and alignment to program mission/vision assessed.

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Interviews run June through November on a rolling basis, and the program states that applying early improves your chance of an interview. The committee looks for interpersonal skills, problem solving, professionalism, motivation, academic potential, communication, knowledge of the profession and alignment with the program's mission. The interview format itself is not published.

Summarized from South University in Savannah’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-07-26. 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-Savannah PA Program Mission Statement

The South University Physician Assistant (MSPA) exists to educate a diverse student population as providers of high-quality, cost-efficient health care who will make a positive impact while practicing the art and science of medicine with physician collaboration.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Savannah, Georgia 
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: January
  • Class Duration: 27 months
  • Class Capacity: 70 students
  • Seat Deposit: $1,000 non-refundable acceptance fee (applied toward first-quarter tuition)
  • International Students: Not Accepted
  • TOEFL: Not Required

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $123,268
  • Resident tuition: $107,703 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $107,703 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 94%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 93%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

  • CASPA Participant: Yes
  • Application Deadline: July
  • Supplemental Application: Required
  • CASPA Deadline Type: Verified 
  • Fee: Check program website

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Prereq GPA: No Minimum
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.66
    • Science: 3.49
  • Prerequisite GPA: See Program Website
  • 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

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

  • At least 3 letters of reference; at least one from a physician (MD/DO), PA, or NP the applicant worked with or shadowed and is not related to

GRE

CASPer

PA-CAT

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