Augusta University PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

• More forgiving on GPA — The average accepted overall GPA (3.5) is in the lower quarter nationally, which makes this a realistic target for applicants whose numbers are the weakest part of their file.

• The minimum is not the target — The stated minimum GPA is 3, but the average accepted is 3.5 — a gap of 0.50. Meeting the floor gets you screened in, not admitted.

• Career-changer friendly — At 160 required patient care hours, this is one of the lower bars in the country — worth a look if you are switching fields and building hours while you apply.

• Lower cost — In-state tuition of $49,000 is in the least expensive quarter of PA programs. Over a career that difference is real money.

• Residency matters — Out-of-state tuition ($98,000) runs 100% above in-state. If you can establish residency, this program gets substantially cheaper.

• Heavier testing load — This program requires GRE and PA-CAT and CASPer. Budget the extra prep time and exam fees before your deadline.

• Apply early — Admissions are rolling, so seats come off the board as the cycle goes. An application submitted in the first few weeks is worth more than the same application submitted in month four.

Augusta University is located in Georgia. The details below come straight from the program and are re-checked on a rolling basis.

At a glance

• Location: Georgia

• Institution type: Public

• Program length: 27 months

• Class size: 48 students

• Start month: May

• Application deadline: October

• Rolling admissions: Yes

• In-state tuition: $49,000

• Out-of-state tuition: $98,000

• Average overall GPA: 3.5

• Average science GPA: 3.5

• Minimum overall GPA: 3

• Minimum science GPA: 3

• Minimum PCE hours: 160 hours

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 92%

• Accreditation status: Continued

Admission requirements

• GRE: Yes (minimum 290)

• PA-CAT: Yes

• CASPer: Yes

• TOEFL (international applicants): Yes

• Supplemental application: Yes (fee $25)

• Shadowing: Yes

• Letters of recommendation: 3 — PA

• Patient care experience: 160 hours minimum

• Interview format: Group interviews - MMI

Prerequisites

• Prerequisite expiration: 10 years

• AP or CLEP credit accepted: No

• Online coursework accepted: Yes

Required coursework

• Human Anatomy - 2 Credit(s), Lab Required

• Biology (general) - 8 Credit(s), Lab Required

• Microbiology - 4 Credit(s), Lab Required

• Chemistry (general) - 8 Credit(s), Lab Required

• Organic Chemistry - 4 Credit(s), Lab Required

• Human Physiology - 2 Credit(s), Lab Required

• Statistics - 3 Credit(s)

• English - 6 Credit(s)

• Humanities - 6 Credit(s)

• Math (pre-calculus/cal) - 3 Credit(s)

• Psychology - 3 Credit(s)

• Social Science - 12 Credit(s)

Recommended: Anatomy and Physiology 2 w/ Lab

Cost

• In-state tuition: $49,000

• Out-of-state tuition: $98,000

• Supplemental application fee: $25

• Seat deposit: $500

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• Program website: Augusta University

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: 706-721-3247

• Address: 987 Sebastian Way, EC 3304, Augusta, GA 30912

Program information last verified June 11, 2026. Requirements change — always confirm directly with the program before applying.