PA Schools in Louisiana

All 4 accredited physician assistant programs in Louisiana, with GPA, class size, GRE policy and CASPA deadline for each.

Accredited programs

4

Avg accepted GPA range

3.60 to 3.76

Combined max seats

145

Louisiana PA programs

• Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University(Our Lady of the Lake College)
  Avg accepted GPA 3.60 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 30 · 28 months · Deadline August 1, 2026
• Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport
  Avg accepted GPA 3.70 · Max class 40 · GRE required · Deadline August 1, 2026
• Louisiana State University – New Orleans
  Avg accepted GPA 3.76 · Max class 35 · GRE optional · Deadline August 1, 2026
• Xavier University of Louisiana
  Max class 40 · GRE required · Deadline August 1, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many PA schools are in Louisiana?

Louisiana has 4 ARC-PA accredited physician assistant programs.

What GPA do you need for PA school in Louisiana?

Among the 3 Louisiana programs that publish it, the average GPA of admitted students ranges from 3.60 to 3.76. Each program's own minimum and average are listed above.

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

Of the 3 Louisiana 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.

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.