Address & Contact

Our Address

Charleston Southern University 9200 University Boulevard Health Science Building Charleston, SC 29406

GPS

32.98817, -80.046

Telephone

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Rolling admissions – seats may fill before Sept 1.

Scoring/ranking relies solely on CASPA-calculated GPAs. Interview invites to most competitive. Min 1,000 direct PCE hours; prereqs require grade B (3.0)+; two LORs (>=1 from a medical provider/healthcare supervisor who observed patient interaction). Interviews primarily in person.

Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.

💬 How This Program Interviews

Format: Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Where: On campus

Charleston Southern's MMSPAS admissions page states interviews are conducted using a multiple mini interview approach assessing communication, ethics, teamwork, and other attributes.

Summarized from Charleston Southern University’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-08-01. Interview formats and dates change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you make travel plans. See the program’s interview page.

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Rolling admissions – seats may fill before Sept 1.

Scoring/ranking relies solely on CASPA-calculated GPAs. Interview invites to most competitive. Min 1,000 direct PCE hours; prereqs require grade B (3.0)+; two LORs (>=1 from a medical provider). Interviews primarily in person. (charlestonsouthern.edu MMSPAS)

Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.

Charleston Southern University PA Program Mission Statement

To educate compassionate and highly motivated individuals in a Christian environment who excel in providing patient-centered care, practicing as an interprofessional team, serving as leaders in their communities and advancing the PA profession.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $99,750
  • Resident tuition: $96,000 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $96,000 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 97%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 95%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Prereq GPA : 3.8
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.7
    • Science: 3.6
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: 7 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

  • Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 1000

SHADOWING

  • PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

  • Three letters required. Two must be from a healthcare setting and one of these must be a medical provider (PA, NP, MD, DO)

GRE

CASPer

PA-CAT

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