These PA programs require or expect around 500 hours of healthcare experience. Compare schools in this range if you have built meaningful patient care time but are not targeting the highest-hour programs yet.Related PA school filters: 250+ HCE Hours, Under 1,000 HCE Hours, and Overall GPA Requirements.

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Arizona School of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program

Arizona School of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class size large (> 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE < 1000 Hours HCE ≥ 80 Hours

ATSU Arizona PA program in Mesa: 500 patient-contact hours, 3.0 overall/science GPA, no GRE; $124,378 Class of 2028 tuition, fees separate.

Address: Arizona School of Health Sciences 5850 E Still Circle Mesa, Arizona 85206
Web: Arizona School of Health Sciences PA Program Website
Assumption University Physician Assistant Program

Assumption University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Provisional Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline October Application Deadline CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required Faith-based GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE ≥ 80 Hours

Assumption University PA Program (Worcester, MA): 28-month Masters, provisional accreditation, 3.0 min GPA, $129,500 tuition, October CASPA deadline.

Address: 500 Salisbury Street Worcester, Massachusetts 01609
Web: Assumption University PA Program Website
Augsburg University Physician Assistant Program

Augsburg University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline August Application Deadline CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE ≥ 80 Hours International Applicants

Augsburg University PA Program (Minneapolis, MN): 27-month Masters, 3.0 min GPA, $108,225 tuition, 89% 5-yr PANCE, August CASPA deadline.

Address: 2211 Riverside Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454
Web: Augsburg PA Program Website
Bay Path University Physician Assistant Program

Bay Path University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline December Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class size large (> 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements

Bay Path PA: December 1, 2026 deadline, 500 patient-care hours, verified prerequisites, $109,800 base tuition plus $10,500 clinical fee.

Address: Bay Path University One Denslow Road East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Web: Bay Path PA Program Website
Baylor University – Waco Physician Assistant Program

Baylor University – Waco Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Provisional Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline October Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant Class Size Class size large (> 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree GRE Requirements GRE Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE < 1000 Hours HCE ≥ 80 Hours International Applicants International Students Not Accepted

Baylor Waco PA program: 3.0 overall/science GPA, 500 direct-healthcare hours, required GRE and 3 recommendations. Review hybrid study and costs.

Address: Baylor University - Waco 1428 S. 5th Street Suite 120 Waco, Texas 76798
Web: Baylor University – Waco PA Program Website
Bethel University (MN) Physician Assistant Program

Bethel University (MN) Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Probationary Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline August Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements

Bethel MN PA: probation accreditation, August 2026 deadline, 500 patient-care hours, verified courses, and approximately $113,124 projected tuition.

Address: Bethel University-Minnesota 3900 Bethel Drive St. Paul, Minnesota 55112
Web: Bethel University-Minnesota PA Program Website
Brenau University Physician Assistant Program

Brenau University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline September Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree GRE Requirements GRE Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE < 1000 Hours HCE ≥ 80 Hours

Brenau PA: September 2026 deadline, 500 patient-care hours, required GRE, verified prerequisites, and approximately $115,128 projected tuition.

Address: Brenau University 500 Washington St SE Gainesville, Georgia 30501
Web: Brenau University PA Program Website
Bryant University Physician Assistant Program

Bryant University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline October Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements

Bryant University PA Program (Smithfield, RI): 27-month Masters, 3.0 min GPA, $120,000 tuition, 92% 5-yr PANCE, October CASPA deadline.

Address: Bryant University PA Program, 1150 Douglas Pike Smithfield, RI 02917
Web: Bryant University PA Program Website
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California Baptist University Physician Assistant Program

California Baptist University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline January Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class size large (> 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements

California Baptist University PA Program (Riverside, CA): 24-month Masters, 3.2 min GPA, $120,438 tuition, 96% 5-yr PANCE, January CASPA deadline.

Address: California Baptist University 8432 Magnolia Ave Riverside CA 92504
Web: California Baptist PA Program Website
Campbell University Physician Assistant Program

Campbell University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class size large (> 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree GRE Requirements GRE Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE ≥ 80 Hours International Applicants International Students Accepted

Campbell University PA program: 1,000 direct-care hours, GRE required, GPA above 3.2; $123,270 projected full-program tuition and fees.

Address: Campbell University PO Box 1690 Buies Creek, North Carolina 27506
Web: PA Program Website Campbell University
Canisius University Physician Assistant Program

Canisius University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE < 1000 Hours HCE ≥ 80 Hours International Applicants

Canisius University PA program: no GRE, 500 direct-contact hours, three letters; $108,350 published full-program tuition.

Address: Canisius College 2001 Main Street BA 202 Buffalo, NY 14208
Web: Canisius University PA Program Website
Carlow University Physician Assistant Program

Carlow University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Probationary Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline April Application Deadline CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE < 1000 Hours HCE ≥ 80 Hours

Carlow University PA Program (Pittsburgh, PA): on ARC-PA probation, 25-month Masters, 3.3 min GPA, $106,284 tuition, 64% first-time PANCE.

Address: Carlow University 3333 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
Web: Carlow University PA Program Website
Carroll University Physician Assistant Program

Carroll University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline October Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements

Carroll University PA program: October 1 deadline, GRE and GPA requirements, and $118,740 estimated 2027–29 tuition plus program fees.

Address: Carroll University 100 North East Avenue Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186
Web: Carroll University PA Program Website
Case Western Reserve University Physician Assistant Program

Case Western Reserve University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE ≥ 80 Hours International Applicants

Case Western Reserve PA program in Cleveland: 1,000 hands-on care hours, 3.0 overall/science GPA, no GRE; $109,718 Class of 2028 tuition.

Address: Case Western Reserve University 9501 Euclid Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Web: Case Western Reserve University PA Program Website
Central Michigan University Physician Assistant Program

Central Michigan University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class size large (> 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE < 1000 Hours

Central Michigan University PA program: 3.0 cumulative GPA, 500 paid direct-care hours, 60-seat maximum; $116,400 direct cost displayed.

Address: Central Michigan University 1280 E. Campus Drive HPB 1212 Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
Web: Central Michigan University PA Program Website
Chapman University Physician Assistant Program

Chapman University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE ≥ 80 Hours International Applicants Overall GPA

Chapman University PA program: 3.2 overall/science GPA, 1,000 direct-contact hours, required GRE and 2 recommendations. Review costs and 98% PANCE.

Address: Chapman University One University Avenue Orange, CA 92866
Web: Chapman University PA Program Website
Charleston Southern University Physician Assistant Program

Charleston Southern University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline September Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement Faith-based GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements

Charleston Southern University PA program: 3.0 overall/science GPA, 1,000 PCE hours, no GRE and 2 recommendations. Review costs and PANCE.

Address: Charleston Southern University 9200 University Boulevard Health Science Building Charleston, SC 29406
Web: Charleston Southern University PA Program Website
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Clarkson University Physician Assistant Program

Clarkson University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline March Application Deadline CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE < 1000 Hours HCE ≥ 80 Hours International Applicants

Clarkson University PA Program (Potsdam, NY): 28-month Masters, 3.0 min GPA, $95,795 tuition, 100% 5-yr PANCE, March CASPA deadline.

Address: Clarkson University 59 Main Street Potsdam, New York 13699
Web: Clarkson University PA Program Website
College of St. Scholastica Physician Assistant Program

College of St. Scholastica Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline August Application Deadline CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE < 1000 Hours HCE ≥ 80 Hours

College of St. Scholastica PA program: 3.0 cumulative GPA, 750 paid direct-care hours, no GRE; $119,114 current-rate direct-cost estimate.

Address: College of St. Scholastica Office of Graduate Admissions 1200 Kenwood Avenue Duluth, MN 55811
Web: College of St. Scholastica PA Program Website
Colorado Mesa University Physician Assistant Program

Colorado Mesa University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline September Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements

Colorado Mesa University PA Program (Grand Junction, CO): 28-month Masters, 3.0 min GPA, $83,400 resident tuition, 97% 5-yr PANCE.

Address: 1100 North Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501
Web: Colorado Mesa University PA Program Website