University of Kentucky Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Holistic (academic success + personal attributes/experiences).

Values academic excellence, leadership, lifelong learning, ethics/professionalism. Min bachelor’s, 2.75 UGPA floor; reviews prereq & CASPA science GPA; patient-contact required (no min hrs); BLS by matriculation. No standardized exam. 40 Lexington / 16 Morehead; apply to one campus.

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Format: One-on-one interview Where: Virtual

Interviews are held over Zoom by faculty, guest PAs, physicians, community leaders and administrators, with dates in August and notifications sent through CASPA at least a week beforehand. Decisions follow about a week after the final interviews. Accepted applicants are then invited to an in-person Blue Carpet event to tour campus and meet faculty before putting down a deposit.

Summarized from University of Kentucky’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-07-26. 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 Kentucky PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Kentucky Physician Assistant Studies program is to improve the health and well-being of the people in the Commonwealth of Kentucky by graduating competent and compassionate physician assistants who will become transformative leaders in their practices and communities.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: January
Class Duration: 29 months
Class Capacity: 56 total (40 Lexington + 16 Morehead)
Seat Deposit: See Program Website
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required

TUITION

Resident tuition: $57,372
Nonresident tuition: $109,749

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 78%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 88%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: July
Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Completed
Fee: $125

GPA

Overall GPA: 2.75
Science GPA: 3.2
Prereq GPA: No Minimum
Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.66
- Science: 3.58
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: No Requirement
Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (2 sem); Organic Chemistry (1 sem); General Biology (1 sem); Anatomy (3-4 sem); Physiology (3-4 sem); Microbiology (1 sem); General Psychology (1 sem); Developmental Psychology (1 sem); Social Science (1 sem); Medical Terminology (1 sem); Statistics (1 sem) — No expiration stated

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 1000

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

One from a PA, MD, or DO; one from an academic professor or advisor; one medical or academic reference

GRE

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CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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