PA Schools in New Jersey
All 7 accredited physician assistant programs in New Jersey, with GPA, class size, GRE policy and CASPA deadline for each.
- Accredited programs
- 7
- Avg accepted GPA range
- 3.30 to 3.64
- Combined max seats
- 225
New Jersey PA programs
- Fairleigh Dickinson University
Min GPA 3.20 · Max class 40 · Deadline August 1, 2026
- Kean UniversityOn probation
Avg accepted GPA 3.30 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 25 · GRE required · Deadline March 1, 2027
- Monmouth University
Avg accepted GPA 3.56 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 20 · GRE required · Deadline October 1, 2026
- Rowan UniversityProvisional
Avg accepted GPA 3.64 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 55 · GRE optional
- Rutgers University
Avg accepted GPA 3.58 · Min GPA 3.20 · Max class 50 · 36 months · GRE optional · Deadline August 1, 2026
- Saint Elizabeth UniversityOn probation
Avg accepted GPA 3.40 · Min GPA 3.20 · Max class 35 · GRE required · Deadline April 1, 2027
- Seton Hall University
Min GPA 3.20 · GRE required · Deadline December 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many PA schools are in New Jersey?
- New Jersey has 7 ARC-PA accredited physician assistant programs, 2 of them on accreditation-probation.
- What GPA do you need for PA school in New Jersey?
- Among the 5 New Jersey programs that publish it, the average GPA of admitted students ranges from 3.30 to 3.64. Each program's own minimum and average are listed above.
- Which PA schools in New Jersey don't require the GRE?
- Of the 6 New Jersey 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.
- When are New Jersey PA school deadlines?
- CASPA deadlines for New Jersey 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 New Jersey PA programs on probation?
- 2 programs in New Jersey hold ARC-PA Accreditation-Probation: Kean University and Saint Elizabeth 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.
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