Penn State University PA Program
Requirements, class size and deadline for the Penn State University Physician Assistant program, PA.
Program at a glance
- Location
- PA
- Max class size
- 30 students
- Program length
- 24 months
- Starts
- June
- CASPA deadline
- December 1, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- 3.00
- Average accepted GPA
- 3.85
- Patient-care hours
- 500 required
- GRE
- Required
Prerequisite courses
10 required courses, as published by the program.
- Anatomy and Physiology I
- Anatomy and Physiology II
- Biochemistry OR Organic Chemistry
- English Composition I
- English Composition II
- General Biology
- General Psychology
- General or Principles of Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Statistics or Biostatistics
Frequently asked questions
- How many students does the Penn State University PA program accept?
- Penn State University is accredited for a maximum entering class of 30 students. This is the cap approved by ARC-PA; the actual entering class can be smaller.
- How long is the Penn State University PA program?
- The Penn State University PA program runs 24 months. It begins in June.
- What GPA do you need for the Penn State University PA program?
- Admitted students average a 3.85 GPA. The stated minimum to apply is 3.00.
- What is the Penn State University PA school application deadline?
- The CASPA deadline is December 1, 2026. Many programs review on a rolling basis, so applying earlier is generally better.
- Does the Penn State University PA program require the GRE?
- The GRE is required for Penn State University.
- How many patient-care hours does Penn State University require?
- Penn State University requires 500 patient-care hours.
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