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PA school fees: a bar showing tuition and the required fees billed on top of it
11 Aug 2026

PA School Fees: The Hidden Cost That Can Add $50,000 to Your Bill

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PA school tuition is the number programs advertise. Required fees are the number on your bill. See what every accredited PA program really charges — live, always-current data.
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Stephen Pasquini PA-C
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14 Jul 2026

The Most Expensive PA Schools, Ranked by Tuition (Always-Current)

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Every pre-PA applicant should know what the top of the market looks like — whether you’re budgeting, comparing offers, or deciding if a private program’s price tag is worth it. Here is every accredited PA program…
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Stephen Pasquini PA-C
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14 Jul 2026

PA Programs With Provisional Accreditation (Always-Current List)

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As of 2023, there are approximately 80 PA programs with provisional accreditation status. These programs are linked below, listed on the ARC-PA website, and are subject to change.
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Stephen Pasquini PA-C
Here are the Cheapest Physician Assistant Programs
14 Jul 2026

The Cheapest PA Schools, Ranked by Tuition (Always-Current)

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PA school is one of the best returns on investment in medicine — but the sticker price varies wildly from program to program, and the difference can add up to six figures for the same credential.…
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Stephen Pasquini PA-C
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14 Jul 2026

PA Schools With No Supplemental Application (Always-Current List)

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Application season is expensive and exhausting — and supplemental (secondary) applications are a big reason why. Each one is a school-specific form on top of CASPA, usually with its own essays, its own deadline, and its…
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Stephen Pasquini PA-C
PA Programs With Small Class Sizes
14 Jul 2026

PA Programs With Small Class Sizes (Always-Current List)

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Some students thrive in a lecture hall; others want faculty who know their name by week two. If you’re in the second camp, cohort size belongs on your school-list criteria. This page tracks every accredited PA…
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Stephen Pasquini PA-C
PA Programs With PA Shadowing Not Required
14 Jul 2026

PA Programs That Don’t Require Shadowing (Always-Current List)

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Can’t find a PA to shadow? You’re in good company — shadowing opportunities dried up for many applicants in recent years, and plenty of hopeful PAs live hours from the nearest willing preceptor. The good news:…
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Stephen Pasquini PA-C
Physician Assistant Programs That Accept Overall or Cumulative GPA of Less Than 3.0 or Have No Minimum GPA Requirement
14 Jul 2026

PA Schools With GPA Minimums Below 3.0 (Always-Current List)

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A rough semester doesn’t have to end your PA dream. While most programs set their minimum overall GPA at 3.0, a number of accredited programs will consider applicants below that line — and this page tracks…
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Stephen Pasquini PA-C
10 Physician Assistant (PA) Programs That Require the PA-CAT
14 Jul 2026

PA Programs That Require the PA-CAT (Always-Current List)

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The PA-CAT (Physician Assistant College Admission Test) is a specialized entrance exam a small group of PA programs use to evaluate applicants’ science readiness. Most programs don’t require it — but if a school on your…
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Stephen Pasquini PA-C
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14 Jul 2026

The Evergreen List of PA Programs That Don’t Require the GRE

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Looking to avoid GRE prep on your path to PA school? You're not alone — and you have plenty of company on the admissions side too: most U.S. physician assistant programs no longer require the GRE,…
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Stephen Pasquini PA-C
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PA Schools With 100 Percent Five Year PANCE Pass Rates
12 Jul 2026

PA Programs with a 100% 5-Year PANCE Pass Rate

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When deciding which PA school to attend, PANCE pass rates often enter the discussion. Although five-year PANCE pass rates can reflect well on a PA program, they should not be the most important part of your…
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Stephen Pasquini PA-C
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22 Aug 2023

Introducing the International Pre-PA Applicant Consultation Service: Your Gateway to Success in the U.S. 🌐

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Explore the International Pre-PA Applicant Consultation Service, designed for international students and IMGs aspiring to become Physician Assistants in the U.S. Get personalized guidance, strengthen your application, and take the first step towards your dream career.…
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Stephen Pasquini PA-C
As a PA School Applicant, Should You Worry About Class Size?
19 Jun 2023

Choosing a PA School: Why Class Size Matters

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Does PA school class size actually matter? An honest look at big vs small cohorts — and how to filter every program by the size of its entering class.
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Stephen Pasquini PA-C
4 Oct 2020

PA Programs That Don’t Require Healthcare Experience

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PA programs that state they require no minimum patient-care hours — updated live. Plus the letter-of-recommendation requirement most lists never mention.
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Stephen Pasquini PA-C
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3 Jan 2018

Cuyahoga Community College PA Program is Closing It’s Doors

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The Cuyahoga Community College Cleveland State University CCC/CSU PA program located in Parma Ohio, is currently on probation and will cease to operate in December 2018. Currently, the program has no active admissions process and is…
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Stephen Pasquini PA-C
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