Bethel University (TN) PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

• More forgiving on GPA — The average accepted overall GPA (3.38) is in the lower quarter nationally, which makes this a realistic target for applicants whose numbers are the weakest part of their file.

• Ask about board prep — The reported first-time PANCE pass rate is 88%. 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.

• Accreditation status: Probation — ARC-PA currently lists this program as Accreditation-Probation. Programs do come off probation, and students generally remain eligible to sit for the PANCE, but you should read the ARC-PA action report and ask the program directly before depositing.

• Recency matters — Prerequisites expire after 5 years after receiving your bachelor's degree, unless you have been employed full time in the healthcare field with direct patient care since completing the prerequisites. Older science coursework may need to be retaken.

Bethel University (TN) is located in Tennessee. The details below come straight from the program and are re-checked on a rolling basis.

At a glance

• Location: Tennessee

• Institution type: Private

• Program length: 27 months

• Class size: 50 students

• Start month: January

• Application deadline: October

• Rolling admissions: Yes

• In-state tuition: $96,250

• Average overall GPA: 3.38

• Average science GPA: 3.28

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 88%

• Accreditation status: Probation

Admission requirements

• GRE: Yes

• TOEFL (international applicants): Yes

• Supplemental application: Yes (fee $75)

• Shadowing: Yes

• Letters of recommendation: 3 — Professor OR Advisor PA OR Physician (MD/DO) OR FNP

• Interview format: unclear if in person or virtual; June – October: Interviews will be conducted

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: C

• Prerequisite expiration: 5 years after receiving your bachelor's degree, unless you have been employed full time in the healthcare field with direct patient care since completing the prerequisites

• In-progress prerequisites accepted: Yes

• AP or CLEP credit accepted: Yes

Required coursework

• Two Semesters – General Biology (or equivalent)

• Two Semesters – General Chemistry (or equivalent)

• Two Semesters – Human Anatomy & Physiology

• One Semester – Microbiology or Bacteriology

• One Semester – Psychology

• One Semester – Human Genetics

Recommended: Biochemistry Organic Chemistry Cell Biology Pharmacology Immunology Introductory Statistics Critical Thinking

Cost

• In-state tuition: $96,250

• Supplemental application fee: $75

• Seat deposit: $1,000

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• Program website: Bethel University (TN)

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: 731-407-7650

• Address: 302B Tyson Avenue, Bethel University Paris Campus, Paris, TN 38242

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