Austin College PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

• More forgiving on GPA: The average accepted overall GPA (3.4) is in the lower quarter nationally, which makes this a realistic target for applicants whose numbers are the weakest part of their file.

• Faster to practice: At 24 months, this program is shorter than most. That means less tuition and earlier income, but a denser schedule with little slack.

• Higher cost: In-state tuition of $178,815 is in the most expensive quarter nationally. Worth weighing against your expected starting salary and loan burden.

• No extra standardized testing: No GRE, PA-CAT, or CASPer required, one less hurdle if standardized tests are not your strength.

• Ask about board prep: The reported first-time PANCE pass rate is 90%. That is below the national average, a fair question to ask on interview day is what remediation and board prep look like.

• 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.

• Newer program: This program holds provisional accreditation, which is normal for a program that has not yet graduated its first classes. Expect a smaller alumni network and fewer years of PANCE data.

Austin College is located in Texas. The details below come straight from the program and are re-checked on a rolling basis.

At a glance

• Location: Texas

• Institution type: Private

• Program length: 24 months

• Class size: 34 students

• Start month: June

• Application deadline: December

• Rolling admissions: Yes

• In-state tuition: $178,815

• Average overall GPA: 3.4

• Average science GPA: 3.4

• Minimum overall GPA: 3

• Minimum science GPA: 3

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 90%

• Accreditation status: Provisional

Admission requirements

• GRE: No

• PA-CAT: No

• CASPer: No

• TOEFL (international applicants): Yes

• Letters of recommendation: 3: Healthcare Professional Professor

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: C

• Prerequisite expiration: none

• In-progress prerequisites accepted: Yes

• AP or CLEP credit accepted: No

• Pass/Fail coursework accepted: Yes

• Online coursework accepted: Yes

Required coursework

• Anatomy with lab: 4 credit hours (Human anatomy strongly recommended)

• Or Anatomy and Physiology I and II with lab (or equivalent): 8 credit hours

• Physiology with lab: 4 credit hours

• Or Anatomy and Physiology I and II with lab (or equivalent): 8 credit hours

• Microbiology with lab: 4 credit hours

• Genetics: 3 credit hours

• Organic chemistry with lab: 4 credit hours

• Psychology or Sociology: 3 credit hours

• Statistics: 3 credit hours

• Medical Terminology: 1 credit hour

Cost

• In-state tuition: $178,815

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• Program website: Austin College

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: 903-813-2606

• Address: 900 N. Grand Ave, Sherman, TX 75090

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