University of Arkansas Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Holistic review.

Preference given to Arkansas residents (out-of-state strongly encouraged to apply). Weighs cumulative & science GPA; coursework beyond minimums; LORs; direct patient care; military service; community service; leadership; research. Personal attributes include first-generation status, socioeconomic/educational disadvantage, geographic background, and residence in medically underserved areas.

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Where: On campus

The program's Admission Committee arranges in-person interviews for the most qualified candidates as part of a rolling admissions process, with interviews running from September through December for the following May's entering class. The specific interview format (individual vs. panel) is not published.

Summarized from University of Arkansas’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.

University of Arkansas PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the UAMS Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program is to produce graduates who will practice transformative patient-and family-centered care with the highest professional standards in any community by doing the following: Embracing cultural diversity Collaborating effectively with all members of a health care team Contributing to the physician assistant profession through leadership, education and service

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Little Rock, Arkansas
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: May
Class Duration: 28 months
Class Capacity: 40
Seat Deposit: $500
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required

TUITION

Total cost with required fees: $58,110 (resident) · $86,565 (nonresident)
Resident tuition: $49,490 (excludes program fees)
Nonresident tuition: $77,945 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 97%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 91%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: November
Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Verified
Fee: $40

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.0
Science GPA: 3.0
Prereq GPA: No Minimum
Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.68
- Science: 3.62
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 year(s)
Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (8 cr); Organic Chemistry (4 cr); General Biology (8 cr); Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (4 cr); Microbiology (4 cr); Genetics (3 cr); General Psychology (3 cr); Statistics (3 cr) — must be completed within 7 (Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology only)

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 500

SHADOWING

Recommended (cannot count toward PCE)

EVALUATIONS

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

GRE

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CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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