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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Slippery Rock University Physician Assistant Program

Slippery Rock 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 Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree Direct Entry PA Programs English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required

Slippery Rock University PA Program (Harrisville, PA): 24-month Masters, 3.25 min GPA, $56,551 resident tuition, 91% 5-yr PANCE, December CASPA deadline.

Address: 1 Morrow WayHarrisville Building Slippery Rock PA
Web: https://www.sru.edu/academics/colleges-and-departments/cohp/departments/physician-assistant-studies
Southern California University of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program

Southern California University of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing 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 Not Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE ≥ 80 Hours International Applicants

Southern California University of Health Sciences PA Program (Whittier, CA): 28-month Masters, 3.0 min GPA, $129,920 tuition, 78% 5-yr PANCE.

Address: Southern California University of Health Sciences 16200 Amber Valley Drive Whittier, CA 90604
Web: Southern California University of Health Sciences PA Program Website
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Springfield College Physician Assistant Program

Springfield College 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 Not Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree Direct Entry PA Programs English Proficiency Exam Requirement GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements

Springfield College PA program: 500 healthcare-experience hours including PA shadowing, prerequisite courses, April 2027 deadline, and projected tuition.

Address: Springfield College 63 Alden Street Springfield, MA 01109-3797
Web: Springfield College PA Program Website
St. Ambrose University Physician Assistant Program

St. Ambrose 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

St. Ambrose University PA Program (Davenport, IA): 29-month Masters, 3.0 min GPA, 94% 5-yr PANCE, October CASPA deadline.

Address: St. Ambrose University 1320 West Lombard Street Davenport, IA 52804
Web: St. Ambrose University PA Program Website
St. Bonaventure University Physician Assistant Program

St. Bonaventure 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 GRE Requirements GRE Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE < 1000 Hours HCE ≥ 80 Hours International Applicants Overall GPA

St. Bonaventure PA program: GRE, genetics and 500 patient-care hours required; 3.0 overall/prerequisite GPA; $110,250 Class of 2029 tuition.

Address: W State St, Olean, NY, United States of America
Web: St. Bonaventure University PA Program Website
Stephens College Physician Assistant Program

Stephens College 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 English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE < 1000 Hours

Stephens College PA program: 3.0 overall/science GPA, 750 paid direct-care hours, no test; $109,099 projected Class of 2029 cost.

Address: Stephens College 1200 E Broadway Columbia MO 65215
Web: Stephens College PA Program Website
Stony Brook University – Southampton

Stony Brook University – Southampton
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

Stony Brook University – Southampton PA Program (Southampton, NY): 24-month Masters, 3.0 min GPA, $45,948 resident tuition, 93% 5-yr PANCE.

Address: Southampton, New York
Web: https://healthtechnology.stonybrookmedicine.edu/programs/pa/elpa
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Sullivan University Physician Assistant Program

Sullivan University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline July 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 Not Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE < 1000 Hours HCE ≥ 80 Hours

Sullivan University PA Program (Louisville, KY): 24-month Masters, 3.0 min GPA, $118,320 tuition, 88% 5-yr PANCE.

Address: Sullivan University 2100 Gardiner Lane Louisville, KY 40205
Web: Sullivan University PA Program Website
SUNY Downstate Medical Center Physician Assistant Program

SUNY Downstate Medical Center Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline March Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted < 3.5 CASPA Participation Not a 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

SUNY Downstate Medical Center PA Program (Brooklyn, NY): 27-month Masters, 3.0 min GPA, $55,698 resident tuition, 77% 5-yr PANCE.

Address: SUNY Downstate Medical Center 450 Clarkson Avenue Box 1222 Brooklyn, NY 11203
Web: https://www.downstate.edu/education-training/school-of-health-professions/admissions/physician-assistant/index.html
SUNY Upstate Medical Center Physician Assistant Program

SUNY Upstate Medical Center Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Probationary Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline November 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

SUNY Upstate Medical Center PA Program (Syracuse, NY): on ARC-PA probation, 27-month Masters, 3.0 min GPA, $58,485 resident tuition, 86% 5-yr PANCE.

Address: 750 E Adams St, Syracuse, NY 13210, United States
Web: SUNY Upstate Medical Center PA Program Website
Tarleton State University Physician Assistant

Tarleton State University Physician Assistant
Accreditation Status Provisional 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 GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE < 1000 Hours HCE ≥ 80 Hours International Applicants International Students Not Accepted

Tarleton State University PA Program (Stephenville, TX): 27-month Masters, provisional accreditation, 3.0 min GPA, $35,189 resident tuition.

Address: T0715 Stephenville, Texas
Web: Tarleton State University PA Program Website
Thiel College Physician Assistant Program

Thiel College Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Permanently Closed All PA Programs Application Deadline March 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 Health Care Experience Requirements International Applicants International Students Not Accepted Overall GPA Overall GPA ≥ 3.0 and Above

Thiel College PA Program (Greenville, PA) is permanently closed and no longer accepting students. Explore other PA programs on PA School Finder.

Address: Theil College 75 College Ave Greenville, Pennsylvania 16125
Web: Thiel College PA Program Website
Touro University California Dual MSPAS/MPH Physician Assistant Program

Touro University California Dual MSPAS/MPH Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline November 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

Touro University California Dual MSPAS/MPH PA Program (Vallejo, CA): 33-month Masters, 3.0 min GPA, $171,920 tuition, 91% 5-yr PANCE.

Address: Touro University, Joint MSPAS/MPH Program1310 Club Drive Vallejo CA
Web: https://tu.edu/programs/mspas-mph/
Touro University-Nevada Physician Assistant Program

Touro University-Nevada Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Probationary Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline November 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 Not Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements

Touro University Nevada PA Program (Henderson, NV): on ARC-PA probation, 28-month Masters, 3.0 min GPA, $118,160 tuition, 93% 5-yr PANCE.

Address: Touro University 874 American Pacific Drive Henderson, NV 89011
Web: Touro University Nevada PA Program Website
Towson University Physician Assistant Program

Towson University 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 Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements

Towson University PA Program (Towson, MD): 26-month Masters, $58,328 resident tuition, 90% 5-yr PANCE.

Address: Towson University 8000 York Rd, Towson, MD 21252, United States
Web: Towson University PA Program Website
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Tufts University School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program

Tufts University 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 GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE ≥ 80 Hours

Tufts PA program in Boston: 1,000 direct-care hours, 3.0 science and prerequisite GPAs, international/TOEFL rules, and cost guidance.

Address: Tufts University 200 Harrison AvePosner Hall 202D Boston MA
Web: Tufts University PA Program Website
University of Arkansas Physician Assistant Program

University of Arkansas Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline November 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 Health Care Experience Requirements HCE < 1000 Hours HCE ≥ 80 Hours International Applicants

UAMS PA prerequisites, November 1, 2026 deadline, 500 direct-care hours, and prior-cohort tuition benchmark of $49,490 in-state.

Address: University of Arkansas 4301 W. Markham Slot 772 Little Rock, AR 72205
Web: University of Arkansas PA Program Website
University of Bridgeport Physician Assistant Program

University of Bridgeport 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 GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE ≥ 80 Hours International Applicants International Students Not Accepted

Bridgeport PA prerequisites, 1,000 care hours, and approximately $112,210 projected tuition. Confirm the next deadline after August 2026.

Address: University of Bridgeport 126 Park Avenue Bridgeport, CT 6604
Web: University of Bridgeport PA Program Website
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University of California San Diego Physician Assistant Program

University of California San Diego Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Provisional 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 English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE < 1000 Hours

University of California San Diego PA Program (La Jolla, CA): 24-month Masters, provisional accreditation, 3.0 min GPA, $177,860 tuition.

Address: 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093, United States
Web: University of California - San Diego PA Program Website
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University of California-Davis Physician Assistant Program

University of California-Davis Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs 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 ≥ 80 Hours International Applicants International Students Accepted

UC Davis PA program: 3.0 bachelor-degree and science-prerequisite GPAs, 1,000 clinical hours; $172,696 published program cost.

Address: 2570 48th Street Sacremento, California 95817
Web: University of California-Davis PA Program Website