Southern Illinois University PA Program
Requirements, class size and deadline for the Southern Illinois University Physician Assistant program, IL.
Program at a glance
- Location
- IL
- Max class size
- 46 students
- Program length
- 26 months
- Starts
- August
- CASPA deadline
- November 1, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- 3.40
- Average accepted GPA
- 3.84
Prerequisite courses
9 required courses, as published by the program.
- English Composition
- General Biology for science majors
- General Chemistry (2 semesters)
- Human Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- Medical Terminology
- Microbiology
- Psychology
- Statistics
Frequently asked questions
- How many students does the Southern Illinois University PA program accept?
- Southern Illinois University is accredited for a maximum entering class of 46 students. This is the cap approved by ARC-PA; the actual entering class can be smaller.
- How long is the Southern Illinois University PA program?
- The Southern Illinois University PA program runs 26 months. It begins in August.
- What GPA do you need for the Southern Illinois University PA program?
- Admitted students average a 3.84 GPA. The stated minimum to apply is 3.40.
- What is the Southern Illinois University PA school application deadline?
- The CASPA deadline is November 1, 2026. Many programs review on a rolling basis, so applying earlier is generally better.
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