George Washington University Physician Assistant Program

George Washington University PA Program Mission Statement

The George Washington University Physician Assistant Program’s mission is to prepare physician assistants who demonstrate clinical excellence; embrace diversity, equity and inclusion; advocate for their patients; lead and advance the profession; and serve their communities.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: Washington, District of Columbia 
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: June
• Class Duration: 24 months
• Class Capacity: 70
• Seat Deposit: $1,000
• International Students: Accepted
• TOEFL: Required

TUITION

• Total cost with required fees: $115,864
• Resident tuition: $114,594 (excludes program fees)
• Nonresident tuition: $114,594 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 98%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• CASPA Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: October
• Multiple Start Dates: May and June — May start: apply by October 1, 2026; June start: apply by October 1, 2026. Each cohort has its own CASPA deadline; confirm with the program.
• Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Verified 
  
• Fee: $60

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.2
• Science GPA: 3.2
• Prereq GPA: No Minimum
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
  • Overall: 3.75
  • Science: 3.74
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B- required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)
• Prerequisite Coursework: Organic Chemistry (1 sem); Biochemistry (1 sem); Anatomy (1 sem); Physiology (1 sem); Microbiology (1 sem); General Psychology (1 sem); Statistics (1 sem) — must be completed within 10 years

EXPERIENCE

• Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 1000

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Not Required

EVALUATIONS

• Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)

GRE

• Not Required

CASPer

• CASPer Not Required
• For more information on CASPer click here

PA-CAT

• PA-CAT Not Required
• For more information on PA-CAT click here

PAEA Program Directory

• PAEA PA Program Directory Link