PA Schools in New York

All 31 accredited physician assistant programs in New York, with GPA, class size, GRE policy and CASPA deadline for each.

Accredited programs

31

Avg accepted GPA range

3.40 to 3.90

Combined max seats

1,376

New York PA programs

• Albany Medical College
  Avg accepted GPA 3.90 · Max class 42 · 28 months · Deadline October 1, 2026
• CUNY School of Medicine (formerly CCNY Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education)On probation
  Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 35 · 28 months · Deadline December 1, 2026
• Canisius University
  Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 30 · Deadline September 1, 2026
• Clarkson University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.60 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 30 · 28 months · GRE required
• Daemen University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.69 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 20 · GRE required · Deadline January 15, 2027
• D’youville University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.65 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 55 · 24 months · Deadline October 1, 2026
• Hofstra University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.60 · Min GPA 3.30 · Max class 75 · 30 months · Deadline August 1, 2026
• Ithaca CollegeProvisional
  Avg accepted GPA 3.42 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 35 · Deadline November 1, 2026
• Le Moyne College
  Avg accepted GPA 3.40 · Min GPA 3.20 · Max class 75 · Deadline October 1, 2026
• Long Island UniversityOn probation
  Avg accepted GPA 3.40 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 42 · 28 months · GRE required · Deadline January 15, 2027
• Marist University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.71 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 60 · Deadline October 1, 2026
• Mercy University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.72 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 65 · 27 months · Deadline October 1, 2026
• Nazareth UniversityProvisional
  Avg accepted GPA 3.51 · Min GPA 3.20 · Max class 30 · 24 months · Deadline November 1, 2026
• New York Institute of Technology
  Avg accepted GPA 3.76 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 60 · 30 months · No GRE · Deadline October 1, 2026
• Northeast CollegeProvisional
  Avg accepted GPA 3.40 · Min GPA 3.20 · Max class 40 · Deadline August 1, 2026
• Pace University- Pleasantville
  Avg accepted GPA 3.59 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 40 · Deadline March 1, 2027
• Pace University-Lenox Hill Hospital, NYC
  Avg accepted GPA 3.70 · Max class 80 · Deadline September 1, 2026
• Rochester Institute of Technology
  Min GPA 3.00
• SUNY Downstate Medical Center
  Min GPA 3.00
• SUNY Upstate Medical CenterOn probation
  Avg accepted GPA 3.70 · Max class 35 · Deadline November 1, 2026
• St. Bonaventure University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.50 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 40 · GRE required · Deadline September 1, 2026
• St. John’s University (formerly SVCMC)
  Avg accepted GPA 3.72 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 75 · 36 months · Deadline October 1, 2026
• Stony Brook University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.70 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 70 · Deadline September 1, 2026
• Touro University (Long Island)
  Avg accepted GPA 3.71 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 65 · Deadline January 15, 2027
• Touro University (Manhattan)
  Avg accepted GPA 3.69 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 45 · Deadline January 15, 2027
• Touro University (Middletown)Provisional
  Avg accepted GPA 3.63 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 45 · Deadline December 1, 2026
• University of Mount Saint VincentOn probation
  Max class 55 · 28 months · Deadline April 15, 2027
• Wagner College
  Min GPA 3.20
• Weill Cornell Medicine Master of Science in Health Sciences for Physician Assistants Program
  Avg accepted GPA 3.82 · Max class 52 · GRE required · Deadline August 1, 2026
• Yeshiva UniversityOn probation
  Avg accepted GPA 3.60 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 50
• York College, CUNY
  Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 30 · 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many PA schools are in New York?

New York has 31 ARC-PA accredited physician assistant programs, 5 of them on accreditation-probation.

What GPA do you need for PA school in New York?

Among the 24 New York programs that publish it, the average GPA of admitted students ranges from 3.40 to 3.90. Each program's own minimum and average are listed above.

Which PA schools in New York don't require the GRE?

Of the 6 New York 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 New York PA school deadlines?

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

Are any New York PA programs on probation?

5 programs in New York hold ARC-PA Accreditation-Probation: CUNY School of Medicine (formerly CCNY Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education), Long Island University, SUNY Upstate Medical Center, University of Mount Saint Vincent and Yeshiva 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.