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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Mercer University Physician Assistant Program

Mercer University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline April Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer 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

Mercer University PA program in Atlanta: 3.0 GPA, 1,000 patient-care hours, prerequisites, projected $99,400 tuition, and current application details.

Address: Mercer University 3001 Mercer University Drive AACC Building, Room 447 Atlanta, GA 30341
Web: Mercer University PA Program Website
Mercy University Physician Assistant Program

Mercy University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline October Application Deadline 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 HCE ≥ 80 Hours

Mercy University PA program: 3.0 overall/3.2 science GPA, 500 direct-care hours, no test; $134,213 projected actual program cost.

Address: Mercy College 1200 Waters Place Bronx, NY 10461
Web: Mercy University PA Program Website
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Methodist University Physician Assistant Program

Methodist 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 Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements

Methodist University PA Program (Fayetteville, NC): 27-month Masters, $112,000 tuition, 92% 5-yr PANCE, January CASPA deadline.

Address: Methodist University 5107 College Center Drive Fayetteville, NC 28311
Web: Methodist University PA Program Website
MGH Institute of Health Professions Physician Assistant Program

MGH Institute of Health Professions 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

Mass General Brigham PA program: 1,000 direct-care hours, 3.0 overall GPA, prerequisite courses, and qualified tuition and English-test guidance.

Address: MGH Institute of Health Professions 36 1st Avenue Charlestown Navy Yard Boston, MA 2129
Web: MGH Institute of Health Professions PA Program Website
Middle Tennessee State University Physician Assistant Program

Middle Tennessee State University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Provisional Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline December 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 No minimum hours required

Middle Tennessee State University PA program in Murfreesboro, TN: 2026–27 admissions requirements, prerequisites, GPA, deadlines and tuition.

Address: 1301 East Main St MTSU Box 55 Murfreesboro, TN
Web: Middle Tennessee State University PA Program Website
Midwestern University-Downers Grove Physician Assistant Program

Midwestern University-Downers Grove 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 large (> 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Not Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements

Midwestern University (Downers Grove) PA Program (Downers Grove, IL): 27-month Masters, 3.0 min GPA, $135,009 tuition, 96% 5-yr PANCE.

Address: Midwestern University 555 31st Street Downers Grove, IL 60515
Web: Midwestern University (Downers Grove) PA Program Website
Midwestern University-Glendale Physician Assistant Program

Midwestern University-Glendale 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 Required Class Size Class size large (> 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Not Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements

Midwestern University (Glendale) PA Program (Glendale, AZ): 24-month Masters, 3.0 min GPA, $134,866 tuition, 95% 5-yr PANCE, October CASPA deadline.

Address: Midwestern University 19555 59th Avenue Glendale, AZ 85254
Web: Midwestern University (Glendale) PA Program Website
Misericordia University Physician Assistant Program

Misericordia University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing 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

Misericordia University PA Program (Dallas, PA): 25-month Masters, 3.2 min GPA, $103,250 tuition, 90% 5-yr PANCE, April CASPA deadline.

Address: Misericordia University 301 Lake Street Dallas, PA 18612
Web: Misericordia University PA Program Website
Mississippi Christian University Physician Assistant Program

Mississippi Christian 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 Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree Direct Entry PA Programs English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Required

Mississippi Christian University PA Program (Clinton, MS): 30-month Masters, 3.0 min GPA, $98,000 tuition, 98.8% 5-yr PANCE, January CASPA deadline.

Address: Mississippi College Box 4053 Clinton, MS 39058
Web: Mississippi College PA Program Website
Missouri State University (formerly SWMS) Physician Assistant Program

Missouri State University (formerly SWMS) Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline July 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 Required Health Care Experience Requirements

Missouri State PA: prerequisites, GPA, 500 direct-care hours, exam options, resident tuition and next-cycle deadline status.

Address: Missouri State University 901 S. National Avenue Springfiled, MO 65897
Web: Missouri State University PA Program Website
Morehouse School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program

Morehouse School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing 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 or PA-CAT Accepted (either satisfies) Health Care Experience Requirements

Morehouse School of Medicine PA: prerequisites, GRE or PA-CAT, 500 paid care hours, $79,971 tuition and next-cycle deadline.

Address: 720 Westview Dr. Atlanta, GA 30310
Web: https://www.msm.edu/physicianassistantprogram/index.php
Mount St. Joseph University Physician Assistant Program

Mount St. Joseph University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline September 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

Mount St. Joseph PA: prerequisites, 500 health-related hours, GPA, tuition and next-cycle deadline status.

Address: Mount St. Joseph University Graduate Admissions 5701 Delhi Road Cincinnati, OH 45052
Web: Mount St. Joseph University PA Program Website
Nazareth University Physician Assistant Program

Nazareth 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 GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE < 1000 Hours HCE ≥ 80 Hours International Applicants International Students Not Accepted

Nazareth PA program: 3.2 overall and BCP GPAs, 500 patient-care hours, two required references and no GRE. Review hybrid study, tuition and the October 1 deadline.

Address: Nazareth University 4245 East Ave Rochester, New York 14618
Web: Nazareth University PA Program Website
North Carolina A&T State University Physician Assistant Program

North Carolina A&T State University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Provisional Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline November Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted < 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree GRE Requirements GRE Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE ≥ 80 Hours Overall GPA Overall GPA ≥ 3.0 and Above

North Carolina A&T PA program: 3.0 GPA, 1,000 patient-care hours, required GRE and 3 recommendations. Explore prerequisites, costs and the November 1, 2026 deadline.

Address: North Carolina A&T State University 1601 E Market Street Greensboro, North Carolina 27411
Web: North Carolina A&T State University PA Program Website
North Central College Physician Assistant Program

North Central College 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 English Proficiency Exam Not Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements

North Central College PA Program (Naperville, IL): 24-month Masters, 3.0 min GPA, $129,396 tuition, 88% first-time PANCE.

Address: 30 North Brainard Street Naperville, IL
Web: North Central College PA Program Website
Northeast College of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program

Northeast College of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Provisional Accreditation All PA Programs CASPA Participation CASPA Participant Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE < 1000 Hours HCE ≥ 80 Hours International Applicants International Students Not Accepted Online and Distance Learning Overall GPA PA-CAT PA-CAT Not Required PANCE Pass Rate To be determined

Northeast College PA program: 500 patient-care hours, 3 recommendations and no GRE. Review its GPA policy, hybrid format, costs and April 1, 2027 deadline.

Address: Seneca Falls, New York
Web: https://www.northeastcollege.edu/programs/graduate/m-s-physician-assistant-studies
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Northeastern State University Physician Assistant Program

Northeastern State University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Probationary 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 Not Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE < 1000 Hours HCE ≥ 80 Hours

Northeastern State University PA Program (Muskogee, OK): on ARC-PA probation, 27-month Masters, 3.0 min GPA, $43,835 resident tuition.

Address: Northeastern University 611 N. Grand Avenue College of Science and Health Professions Tahlequah, OK 74464
Web: Northeastern State University PA Program Website
Northwest University Physician Assistant Program

Northwest University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Provisional Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline January 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

Northwest University PA Program (Kirkland, WA): 28-month Masters, provisional accreditation, 3.0 min GPA, $127,680 tuition, January CASPA deadline.

Address: Northwest University 6710 108th Ave NE Kirkland, Washington 98033
Web: Northwest University PA Program Website
Northwestern College Physician Assistant Program

Northwestern College 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 Faith-based GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE < 1000 Hours HCE ≥ 80 Hours International Applicants

Northwestern College PA program in Orange City, IA: 3.3 GPAs, 500 care hours by start, eight B- prerequisites; $93,960 Class of 2028 tuition.

Address: Northwestern College 101 7th Street SW Orange City, Iowa 51041
Web: Northwestern College PA Program Website
Northwestern University Physician Assistant Program

Northwestern 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 English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements

Northwestern University PA Program (Chicago, IL): 24-month Masters, 3.3 min GPA, $117,894 tuition, 98% 5-yr PANCE.

Address: Northwestern University 240 E. Huron Street Suite 1-200 Chicago, IL 60611
Web: Northwestern University PA Program Website