PA Schools in Pennsylvania

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

Accredited programs

31

Avg accepted GPA range

3.25 to 3.85

Combined max seats

1,292

Pennsylvania PA programs

• Alvernia UniversityProvisional
  Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 30 · 24 months · GRE required
• Arcadia University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.66 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 105 · 24 months · Deadline October 1, 2026
• Carlow UniversityOn probation
  Avg accepted GPA 3.57 · Max class 44 · 25 months · Deadline April 1, 2027
• Chatham University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.80 · Min GPA 3.25 · Max class 60 · Deadline October 1, 2026
• Commonwealth University of PennsylvaniaOn probation
  Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 48 · Deadline November 1, 2026
• DeSales University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.79 · Max class 47 · 24 months · GRE, MCAT or PA-CAT required · Deadline December 1, 2026
• Delaware Valley UniversityProvisional
  Avg accepted GPA 3.25 · Max class 20 · Deadline April 1, 2027
• Drexel UniversityOn probation
  Avg accepted GPA 3.74 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 90 · Deadline September 1, 2026
• Duquesne University
  Min GPA 3.00
• Elizabethtown CollegeProvisional
  Min GPA 3.00 · 26 months · GRE required · Deadline August 15, 2026
• Gannon University
  Min GPA 3.00
• King’s College
  Avg accepted GPA 3.77 · Min GPA 3.20 · Max class 30 · 24 months · Deadline October 1, 2026
• Marywood University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.61 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 75 · GRE required · Deadline January 31, 2027
• Mercyhurst University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.80 · Min GPA 3.20 · Max class 30 · GRE required · Deadline December 1, 2026
• Misericordia University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.57 · Min GPA 3.20 · Max class 25 · 25 months · Deadline April 1, 2027
• Penn State University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.85 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 30 · 24 months · GRE required · Deadline December 1, 2026
• Pennsylvania College of Technology
  Max class 30 · Deadline January 15, 2027
• Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  Avg accepted GPA 3.80 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 70 · 27 months · Deadline December 1, 2026
• Saint Francis University
  Min GPA 3.20 · Max class 10 · 24 months · Deadline August 1, 2026
• Saint Joseph’s UniversityOn probation
  Avg accepted GPA 3.60 · Min GPA 3.20 · Max class 40 · GRE optional · Deadline October 1, 2026
• Salus University (formerly Pennsylvania College of Optometry)
  Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 50 · GRE required · Deadline December 1, 2026
• Seton Hill University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.73 · Min GPA 3.20 · Max class 41 · 27 months · Deadline April 1, 2027
• Slippery Rock University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.72 · Min GPA 3.25 · Max class 52 · Deadline December 1, 2026
• Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
  Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 35 · GRE optional · Deadline January 15, 2027
• Thiel CollegeOn probation
  27 months · Deadline March 1, 2027
• Thomas Jefferson University, Center City Campus
  Max class 50
• Thomas Jefferson University, East Falls Campus
  Max class 45 · 25 months · Deadline November 1, 2026
• University of Pittsburgh
  Avg accepted GPA 3.50 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 60 · 24 months · Deadline August 1, 2026
• University of Pittsburgh - Hybrid ProgramProvisional
  Avg accepted GPA 3.50 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 100 · 24 months · Deadline August 1, 2026
• West Chester University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.74 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 27 · 26 months · GRE recommended · Deadline December 1, 2026
• Widener UniversityProvisional
  Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 48 · 27 months

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 Pennsylvania?

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

What GPA do you need for PA school in Pennsylvania?

Among the 18 Pennsylvania programs that publish it, the average GPA of admitted students ranges from 3.25 to 3.85. Each program's own minimum and average are listed above.

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

Of the 10 Pennsylvania programs with a published GRE policy, 4 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 Pennsylvania PA school deadlines?

CASPA deadlines for Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania PA programs on probation?

5 programs in Pennsylvania hold ARC-PA Accreditation-Probation: Carlow University, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, Saint Joseph’s University and Thiel College. 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.