Compare PA schools by how long prerequisite coursework remains valid. Find programs with no expiration and those requiring courses within 5, 6–7, or 8–10 years so you can identify classes that may need to be repeated.
Related PA school filters: Prerequisites Do Not Expire, Prerequisites Expire in 5 Years or Less, and Prerequisite GPA.
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
GRE Requirements
GRE Not Required
Health Care Experience Requirements
HCE < 1000 Hours
HCE ≥ 80 Hours
West Chester University PA Program (West Chester, PA): 26-month Masters, 3.0 min GPA, $67,771 resident tuition, 90% 5-yr PANCE, December CASPA deadline.
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
Wichita State University PA Program (Wichita, KS): 26-month Masters, 3.0 min GPA, $34,217 resident tuition, 97% 5-yr PANCE.


