Concord University 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.

• Small cohort: A class of 24 is well below the national median of 40. Expect more faculty contact and a tighter class culture, and fewer seats to compete for.

• Residency matters: Out-of-state tuition ($126,400) runs 50% above in-state. If you can establish residency, this program gets substantially cheaper.

• 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 developing 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.

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

At a glance

• Location: West Virginia

• Institution type: Public

• Program length: 28 months

• Class size: 24 students

• Start month: August

• Application deadline: Rolling

• Rolling admissions: Yes

• In-state tuition: $84,400

• Out-of-state tuition: $126,400

• Average overall GPA: 3.4

• Minimum overall GPA: 3.2

• Minimum science GPA: 3

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• Accreditation status: Developing

Admission requirements

• GRE: Yes

• PA-CAT: No

• TOEFL (international applicants): Yes

• Supplemental application: No

• Shadowing: Yes

• Letters of recommendation: 3: At least one must be from a medical professional, preferably a physician assistant

• Interview format: MMI

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: C

• Prerequisite expiration: 10 years for science only

• In-progress prerequisites accepted: Yes

• AP or CLEP credit accepted: Yes

• Pass/Fail coursework accepted: No

• Online coursework accepted: No

Required coursework

• Human Anatomy with lab – 1 semester (3-4 credits)

• Human Physiology with lab – 1 semester (3-4 credits)

• General Biology with lab – 1 semester (4 credits)

• Microbiology with lab – 1 semester (3-4 credits)

• General Chemistry I – 1 semester (3-4 credits)

• General Chemistry II with lab – 1 semester (3-4 credits)

• Organic Chemistry I or Biochemistry with lab – 1 semester (3-4 credits)

• Statistics – 1 semester (3 credits)

• Additional Math (one course): College Algebra, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, or Calculus – 1 semester (3 credits)

• Psychology (two courses) – 2 semesters (6 credits)

• Medical Terminology – 1 semester (1-3 credits)

Recommended: In-person laboratory courses are highly recommended. It is recommended students take courses, particularly prerequisite courses, at a four-year university.

Cost

• In-state tuition: $84,400

• Out-of-state tuition: $126,400

• Seat deposit: $1,000

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• Program website: Concord University

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: 304-384-6254

• Address: Alexander Fine Arts Building, M101, PO Box 1000, Athens, WV 24712

Program information last verified June 15, 2026. Requirements change, always confirm directly with the program before applying.