PA Schools in Florida

All 20 accredited physician assistant programs in Florida, with GPA, class size, GRE policy and CASPA deadline for each.

Accredited programs

20

Avg accepted GPA range

3.40 to 3.85

Combined max seats

1,174

Florida PA programs

• AdventHealth University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.82 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 30 · Deadline September 1, 2026
• Barry University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.40 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 100 · Deadline December 1, 2026
• Florida Gulf Coast University
  Max class 20 · 27 months · GRE required · Deadline January 15, 2027
• Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
  Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 45 · Deadline January 15, 2027
• Florida State University
  Max class 60 · GRE required · Deadline October 1, 2026
• Gannon University-Ruskin
  Avg accepted GPA 3.75 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 30 · Deadline December 1, 2026
• Larkin UniversityProvisional
  Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 50 · 28 months · GRE recommended · Deadline December 1, 2026
• Lincoln Memorial University – TampaProvisional
  Max class 100 · Deadline November 1, 2026
• Miami-Dade CollegeOn probation
  Avg accepted GPA 3.50 · Max class 55 · Deadline October 1, 2026
• Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale
  Avg accepted GPA 3.69 · Max class 76 · 27 months · GRE required · Deadline January 15, 2027
• Nova Southeastern University, Fort Myers
  Avg accepted GPA 3.65 · Max class 60 · 27 months · GRE required
• Nova Southeastern University, Jacksonville
  Avg accepted GPA 3.58 · Max class 60 · 27 months · GRE required · Deadline January 15, 2027
• Nova Southeastern University, Orlando
  Avg accepted GPA 3.66 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 64 · GRE required · Deadline January 15, 2027
• Palm Beach Atlantic UniversityProvisional
  Avg accepted GPA 3.43 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 56 · 28 months · GRE required · Deadline November 1, 2026
• South College – OrlandoProvisional
  Avg accepted GPA 3.54 · Min GPA 2.75 · Max class 100 · GRE or PA-CAT required
• South University, Tampa
  Avg accepted GPA 3.66 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 60 · 27 months · GRE required · Deadline August 1, 2026
• South University, West Palm Beach
  Avg accepted GPA 3.60 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 50 · 27 months · GRE required · Deadline August 1, 2026
• University of Florida
  Avg accepted GPA 3.80 · Max class 60 · GRE required · Deadline August 1, 2026
• University of South Florida
  Avg accepted GPA 3.85 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 50 · GRE required · Deadline September 1, 2026
• University of Tampa
  Avg accepted GPA 3.50 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 48 · Deadline January 15, 2027

Programs on ARC-PA probation remain accredited, and their students graduate and sit for the PANCE. Confirm any program's current status on the ARC-PA accredited program list.

Frequently asked questions

How many PA schools are in Florida?

Florida has 20 ARC-PA accredited physician assistant programs, 1 of them on accreditation-probation.

What GPA do you need for PA school in Florida?

Among the 15 Florida programs that publish it, the average GPA of admitted students ranges from 3.40 to 3.85. Each program's own minimum and average are listed above.

Which PA schools in Florida don't require the GRE?

Of the 13 Florida programs with a published GRE policy, 2 do not require it. Programs marked GRE optional or No GRE above are the ones to look at. One of those programs is marked GRE or PA-CAT required: they take the PA-CAT in place of the GRE, so you still need one of the two.

When are Florida PA school deadlines?

CASPA deadlines for Florida programs this cycle run from August 1, 2026 to January 15, 2027. Many programs review on a rolling basis, so applying early is generally better.

Are any Florida PA programs on probation?

1 program in Florida holds ARC-PA Accreditation-Probation: Miami-Dade College. Probation is not loss of accreditation; students still graduate and sit for the PANCE. Check current status on the ARC-PA site before applying.

PA schools in other states

Sourced from ARC-PA and each program's official admissions pages, and checked regularly. Requirements change, so always confirm on the program's own site before you apply. PA Path is a planning tool and does not guarantee admission.