PA Schools in Texas

All 17 accredited physician assistant programs in Texas, with GPA, class size, GRE policy and CASPA deadline for each.

Accredited programs

17

Avg accepted GPA range

3.45 to 3.82

Combined max seats

849

Texas PA programs

• Army Medical Center of ExcellenceOn probation
  Min GPA 2.50 · 29 months
• Austin CollegeProvisional
  Avg accepted GPA 3.70 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 34 · Deadline December 1, 2026
• Baylor College of Medicine
  Avg accepted GPA 3.70 · Min GPA 3.20 · Max class 40 · Deadline August 1, 2026
• Baylor University-WacoProvisional
  Avg accepted GPA 3.57 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 75 · GRE required · Deadline October 1, 2026
• Franklin Pierce University, Hybrid Program-Round RockProvisional
  Avg accepted GPA 3.63 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 48 · 24 months · Deadline October 1, 2026
• Hardin-Simmons University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.71 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 30 · 27 months · Deadline September 1, 2026
• Sam Houston State UniversityProvisional
  Min GPA 3.00 · 28 months · Deadline September 1, 2026
• South University, AustinProvisional
  Avg accepted GPA 3.70 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 40 · 27 months · GRE required · Deadline September 1, 2026
• Tarleton State UniversityProvisional
  Avg accepted GPA 3.45 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 60 · Deadline October 1, 2026
• Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
  Avg accepted GPA 3.60 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 72 · 36 months · GRE required · Deadline October 1, 2026
• The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Southwestern School of Health Professions
  Avg accepted GPA 3.75 · Max class 60 · GRE required · Deadline September 1, 2026
• University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
  Avg accepted GPA 3.82 · Max class 40 · Deadline August 1, 2026
• University of North Texas HS Center Ft Worth
  Avg accepted GPA 3.69 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 75 · 30 months · GRE required · Deadline September 1, 2026
• University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
  Avg accepted GPA 3.70 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 75 · GRE required · Deadline September 1, 2026
• University of Texas – HS Center at San Antonio
  Avg accepted GPA 3.70 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 60 · GRE required · Deadline September 1, 2026
• University of Texas – Medical Branch at Galveston
  Avg accepted GPA 3.70 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 90 · 26 months · Deadline September 1, 2026
• West Coast University - Texas
  Avg accepted GPA 3.60 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 50 · 24 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 Texas?

Texas has 17 ARC-PA accredited physician assistant programs, 1 of them on accreditation-probation.

What GPA do you need for PA school in Texas?

Among the 15 Texas programs that publish it, the average GPA of admitted students ranges from 3.45 to 3.82. Each program's own minimum and average are listed above.

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

Every Texas program with a published GRE policy (7) requires it. Check each program's site for the others.

When are Texas PA school deadlines?

CASPA deadlines for Texas programs this cycle run from August 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026. Many programs review on a rolling basis, so applying early is generally better.

Are any Texas PA programs on probation?

1 program in Texas holds ARC-PA Accreditation-Probation: Army Medical Center of Excellence. 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.