Carroll University PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

• GPA-competitive — The average accepted overall GPA here (3.75) sits in the top quarter of PA programs nationally. If your GPA is below about 3.66, you will want the rest of your application — hours, letters, upward trend — to do real work.

• The minimum is not the target — The stated minimum GPA is 3, but the average accepted is 3.75 — a gap of 0.75. Meeting the floor gets you screened in, not admitted.

• 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.

• Strong PANCE outcomes — A first-time PANCE pass rate of 98% is above the national average.

• Recency matters — Prerequisites expire after 5 years required, 3 years preferred. Older science coursework may need to be retaken.

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

At a glance

• Location: Wisconsin

• Institution type: Private

• Program length: 24 months

• Class size: 32 students

• Start month: May

• Application deadline: October

• Rolling admissions: No

• In-state tuition: $100,000

• Average overall GPA: 3.75

• Average science GPA: 3.67

• Minimum overall GPA: 3

• Minimum science GPA: 3

• Minimum PCE hours: 500 hours

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 98%

• Accreditation status: Continued

Admission requirements

• GRE: No

• TOEFL (international applicants): Yes

• Supplemental application: Yes (fee $50)

• Shadowing: No

• Letters of recommendation: 3 — Professor Supervisor Healthcare Professional OR PA OR NP or Physician (MD/DO)

• Patient care experience: 500 hours minimum

• Interview format: Personal interviews, offered to the most qualified applicants, will aid the committee in assessing a variety of non-cognitive factors, including interpersonal skills, personal maturity, motivation and life experiences. Virtual interviews will be conducted September through December.

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: C

• Prerequisite expiration: 5 years required, 3 years preferred

• In-progress prerequisites accepted: Yes

• AP or CLEP credit accepted: Yes

Required coursework

• One Semester Anatomy (within 5 years of matriculation required, within 3 years preferred)

• One Semester Physiology (within 5 years of matriculation required, within 3 years preferred)

• Also accepted: A&P I, A&P II sequence

• One Semester Microbiology

• Two Semesters Biological Science - Electives could include general biology I and II, genetics, cell biology, immunology, endocrinology, or other upper division biological science related to medicine

• Four Semesters Chemistry - Suggested course options include general chemistry I and II, inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, and organic chemistry

• Two Semesters Psychology - Suggested course options include general psychology, developmental psychology, lifespan psychology, abnormal psychology

• One Semester Statistics – Any discipline

Cost

• In-state tuition: $100,000

• Supplemental application fee: $50

• Seat deposit: $500

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• Program website: Carroll University

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: 262-524-7361

• Address: 100 N. East Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53186

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