PA Schools in Michigan

All 11 accredited physician assistant programs in Michigan, with GPA, class size, GRE policy and CASPA deadline for each.

Accredited programs

11

Avg accepted GPA range

3.50 to 3.90

Combined max seats

456

Michigan PA programs

• Central Michigan University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.71 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 60 · Deadline September 1, 2026
• Concordia University-Ann Arbor
  Avg accepted GPA 3.50 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 40 · 27 months · Deadline January 15, 2027
• Eastern Michigan University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.76 · Max class 30 · GRE required · Deadline December 1, 2026
• Grand Valley State University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.83 · Max class 48 · Deadline September 1, 2026
• Lawrence Technological UniversityProvisional
  Avg accepted GPA 3.71 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 30 · 24 months · GRE or PA-CAT required
• Michigan State UniversityProvisional
  Avg accepted GPA 3.90 · Max class 38 · Deadline November 1, 2026
• Oakland UniversityProvisional
  Avg accepted GPA 3.70 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 40 · No GRE · Deadline August 1, 2026
• University of Detroit Mercy
  Avg accepted GPA 3.71 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 70 · GRE required · Deadline January 15, 2027
• University of Michigan-Flint
  Avg accepted GPA 3.62 · Max class 50 · Deadline August 1, 2026
• Wayne State University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.80 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 50 · Deadline September 1, 2026
• Western Michigan University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.55 · 24 months · Deadline December 1, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many PA schools are in Michigan?

Michigan has 11 ARC-PA accredited physician assistant programs.

What GPA do you need for PA school in Michigan?

Among the 11 Michigan programs that publish it, the average GPA of admitted students ranges from 3.50 to 3.90. Each program's own minimum and average are listed above.

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

Of the 4 Michigan 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 Michigan PA school deadlines?

CASPA deadlines for Michigan 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.

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.