PA Schools in North Carolina
All 14 accredited physician assistant programs in North Carolina, with GPA, class size, GRE policy and CASPA deadline for each.
- Accredited programs
- 14
- Avg accepted GPA range
- 3.29 to 3.90
- Combined max seats
- 718
North Carolina PA programs
- Campbell University
Avg accepted GPA 3.54 · Min GPA 3.20 · Max class 54 · GRE required · Deadline September 1, 2026
- Duke University Medical Center
Avg accepted GPA 3.71 · Max class 90 · GRE required · Deadline September 1, 2026
- East Carolina University
Avg accepted GPA 3.79 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 38 · Deadline September 1, 2026
- Elon University
Avg accepted GPA 3.63 · Min GPA 3.20 · Max class 76 · Deadline August 1, 2026
- Gardner Webb University
Avg accepted GPA 3.62 · Min GPA 3.20 · Max class 36 · Deadline September 1, 2026
- High Point University
Avg accepted GPA 3.90 · Min GPA 3.20 · Max class 65 · GRE required · Deadline October 1, 2026
- Lenoir-Rhyne UniversityProvisional
Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 36 · 24 months
- Methodist University
Avg accepted GPA 3.80 · Max class 40 · Deadline January 15, 2027
- North Carolina A&T State UniversityProvisional
Avg accepted GPA 3.29 · Max class 22 · GRE required · Deadline November 1, 2026
- Pfeiffer UniversityOn probation
Avg accepted GPA 3.44 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 28 · Deadline December 1, 2026
- South College – AshevilleProvisional
Avg accepted GPA 3.58 · Min GPA 2.75 · Max class 85 · GRE required
- University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
Avg accepted GPA 3.49 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 20 · Deadline August 1, 2026
- Wake Forest University (Bowman Gray)
Avg accepted GPA 3.60 · Min GPA 3.20 · Max class 88 · GRE required · Deadline September 1, 2026
- Wingate University
Avg accepted GPA 3.67 · Min GPA 3.20 · Max class 40 · 28 months · GRE required · Deadline January 15, 2027
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 North Carolina?
- North Carolina has 14 ARC-PA accredited physician assistant programs, 1 of them on accreditation-probation.
- What GPA do you need for PA school in North Carolina?
- Among the 13 North Carolina programs that publish it, the average GPA of admitted students ranges from 3.29 to 3.90. Each program's own minimum and average are listed above.
- Which PA schools in North Carolina don't require the GRE?
- Every North Carolina program with a published GRE policy (7) requires it. Check each program's site for the others.
- When are North Carolina PA school deadlines?
- CASPA deadlines for North Carolina 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.
- Are any North Carolina PA programs on probation?
- 1 program in North Carolina holds ARC-PA Accreditation-Probation: Pfeiffer 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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