Northwestern University PA Program
Requirements, class size and deadline for the Northwestern University Physician Assistant program, IL.
Program at a glance
- Location
- IL
- Max class size
- 48 students
- Starts
- May
- Last cycle's deadline
- September 1, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- 3.30
- Average accepted GPA
- 3.80
- Patient-care hours
- 1000 required
Prerequisite courses
6 required courses, as published by the program.
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Medical Terminology
- Microbiology
- Physiology
- Statistics
Frequently asked questions
- How many students does the Northwestern University PA program accept?
- Northwestern University is accredited for a maximum entering class of 48 students. This is the cap approved by ARC-PA; the actual entering class can be smaller.
- When does the Northwestern University PA program start?
- Students matriculate in May.
- What GPA do you need for the Northwestern University PA program?
- Admitted students average a 3.80 GPA. The stated minimum to apply is 3.30.
- What is the Northwestern University PA school application deadline?
- The CASPA deadline last cycle was September 1, 2026. Northwestern University has not posted the next cycle's date yet, so use it as a guide and confirm the new date on the program's site when the next CASPA cycle opens.
- How many patient-care hours does Northwestern University require?
- Northwestern University requires 1000 patient-care hours.
See how your stats compare
PA Path tracks all 330+ accredited programs. Add your GPA and hours once and see where you
stand against every one of them, including this program.
Create a free account
See every PA program in Illinois