PA Schools in Illinois

All 9 accredited physician assistant programs in Illinois, with GPA, class size, GRE policy and CASPA deadline for each.

Accredited programs

9

Avg accepted GPA range

3.56 to 3.88

Combined max seats

436

Illinois PA programs

• Chamberlain University - ChicagoProvisional
  Avg accepted GPA 3.58 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 50 · 24 months · GRE required · Deadline April 1, 2027
• Dominican University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.83 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 30 · Deadline August 1, 2026
• Midwestern University (Downers Grove)
  Avg accepted GPA 3.88 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 86 · Deadline September 1, 2026
• North Central College
  Avg accepted GPA 3.67 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 32 · GRE recommended · Deadline September 1, 2026
• Northwestern University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.80 · Min GPA 3.30 · Max class 48 · Deadline September 1, 2026
• Rosalind Franklin Univ of Medicine (formerly Finch)
  Avg accepted GPA 3.56 · Min GPA 2.75 · Max class 67 · Deadline December 1, 2026
• Rush UniversityOn probation
  Avg accepted GPA 3.63 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 32 · Deadline October 1, 2026
• Southern Illinois University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.84 · Min GPA 3.40 · Max class 46 · 26 months · Deadline November 1, 2026
• Touro University IllinoisProvisional
  Avg accepted GPA 3.64 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 45 · Deadline October 1, 2026

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 Illinois?

Illinois has 9 ARC-PA accredited physician assistant programs, 1 of them on accreditation-probation.

What GPA do you need for PA school in Illinois?

Among the 9 Illinois programs that publish it, the average GPA of admitted students ranges from 3.56 to 3.88. Each program's own minimum and average are listed above.

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

Of the 2 Illinois programs with a published GRE policy, 1 do not require it. Programs marked GRE optional or No GRE above are the ones to look at.

When are Illinois PA school deadlines?

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

Are any Illinois PA programs on probation?

1 program in Illinois holds ARC-PA Accreditation-Probation: Rush University. 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.