Central Michigan 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.

• 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.

• Stricter prerequisite grades — A minimum of B in prerequisites is tougher than the typical C. Recheck your transcript before you invest in the application.

• Recency matters — Prerequisites expire after 6 years. Older science coursework may need to be retaken.

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

At a glance

• Location: Michigan

• Institution type: Public

• Program length: 27 months

• Class size: 60 students

• Start month: May

• Application deadline: September

• Rolling admissions: Yes

• In-state tuition: $93,100

• Average overall GPA: 3.5

• Average science GPA: 3.5

• Minimum overall GPA: 3

• Minimum science GPA: 3

• Minimum PCE hours: 500 hours

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 96%

• Accreditation status: Probation

Admission requirements

• GRE: Optional

• PA-CAT: No

• TOEFL (international applicants): Yes

• Supplemental application: Yes (fee $50)

• Letters of recommendation: 3 — Supervisor Healthcare Professional Advisor

• Patient care experience: 500 hours minimum

• Interview format: Interviews are held between August and October and consist of two mini-individual interviews, one small group interview, and one writing assessment. Interviewees will also meet faculty, staff, and students as part of their interview day.

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: B

• Prerequisite expiration: 6 years

• In-progress prerequisites accepted: Yes

Required coursework

• Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy or Human Anatomy

• Mammalian Physiology or Human Physiology

• Pathophysiology

• Microbiology or Biology of Microorganisms

• Introductory Biochemistry for Health Sciences or Introductory Biochemistry

• Developmental Psychology

Cost

• In-state tuition: $93,100

• Supplemental application fee: $50

• Seat deposit: $1,000

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• Program website: Central Michigan University

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: 989-774-1730

• Address: 1280 E. Campus Drive, HPB 1223, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

Program information last verified June 12, 2026. Requirements change — always confirm directly with the program before applying.