PA Schools in Tennessee
All 11 accredited physician assistant programs in Tennessee, with GPA, class size, GRE policy and CASPA deadline for each.
- Accredited programs
- 11
- Avg accepted GPA range
- 3.38 to 3.90
- Combined max seats
- 602
Tennessee PA programs
- Bethel UniversityOn probation
Avg accepted GPA 3.38 · Max class 50 · Deadline October 1, 2026
- Lincoln Memorial University
Avg accepted GPA 3.60 · Max class 96 · GRE required · Deadline December 1, 2026
- Lincoln Memorial University-Knoxville
Avg accepted GPA 3.61 · Min GPA 2.80 · Max class 100 · GRE required
- Lipscomb University
Avg accepted GPA 3.90 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 50 · Deadline December 1, 2026
- Meharry Medical CollegeProvisional
Avg accepted GPA 3.48 · Max class 25 · Deadline August 1, 2026
- Middle Tennessee State UniversityProvisional
Avg accepted GPA 3.50 · Max class 30 · 27 months · Deadline December 1, 2026
- Milligan University
Avg accepted GPA 3.68 · Max class 26 · GRE required · Deadline September 1, 2026
- South College – Knoxville
Avg accepted GPA 3.71 · Min GPA 2.75 · Max class 85 · GRE required · Deadline March 1, 2027
- South College – Nashville
Avg accepted GPA 3.80 · Min GPA 2.75 · Max class 60 · GRE required · Deadline March 1, 2027
- Trevecca Nazarene UniversityOn probation
Avg accepted GPA 3.81 · Min GPA 3.25 · Max class 50 · 27 months · Deadline October 1, 2026
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Memphis)
Avg accepted GPA 3.64 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 30 · Deadline September 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 Tennessee?
- Tennessee has 11 ARC-PA accredited physician assistant programs, 2 of them on accreditation-probation.
- What GPA do you need for PA school in Tennessee?
- Among the 11 Tennessee programs that publish it, the average GPA of admitted students ranges from 3.38 to 3.90. Each program's own minimum and average are listed above.
- Which PA schools in Tennessee don't require the GRE?
- Every Tennessee program with a published GRE policy (5) requires it. Check each program's site for the others.
- When are Tennessee PA school deadlines?
- CASPA deadlines for Tennessee programs this cycle run from August 1, 2026 to March 1, 2027. Many programs review on a rolling basis, so applying early is generally better.
- Are any Tennessee PA programs on probation?
- 2 programs in Tennessee hold ARC-PA Accreditation-Probation: Bethel University and Trevecca Nazarene 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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