East Carolina University PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

• GPA-competitive — The average accepted overall GPA here (3.79) 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 3.79 — a gap of 0.79. Meeting the floor gets you screened in, not admitted.

• Lower cost — In-state tuition of $54,483 is in the least expensive quarter of PA programs. Over a career that difference is real money.

• Residency matters — Out-of-state tuition ($100,505) runs 84% above in-state. If you can establish residency, this program gets substantially cheaper.

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

• Strong PANCE outcomes — A first-time PANCE pass rate of 100% is above the national average.

• 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.

• 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 5 years recommended, not required. Older science coursework may need to be retaken.

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

At a glance

• Location: North Carolina

• Institution type: Public

• Program length: 27 months

• Class size: 38 students

• Start month: August

• Application deadline: September

• Rolling admissions: Yes

• In-state tuition: $54,483

• Out-of-state tuition: $100,505

• Average overall GPA: 3.79

• Average science GPA: 3.74

• Minimum overall GPA: 3

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%

• Accreditation status: Continued

Admission requirements

• GRE: No

• PA-CAT: No

• CASPer: No

• TOEFL (international applicants): Yes

• Supplemental application: Yes

• Shadowing: Recommended

• Letters of recommendation: 3 — Priority review given to health care professionals (PA, MD/DO, NP) and supervisors of paid employment

• Interview format: In person

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: B

• Prerequisite expiration: 5 years recommended, not required

• In-progress prerequisites accepted: No

• AP or CLEP credit accepted: Yes

• Pass/Fail coursework accepted: Yes

• Online coursework accepted: Yes

Required coursework

• Human Anatomy and Physiology with lab — 8 semester credit hours (two semesters)

• Genetics — 3 semester credit hours

• General Chemistry with lab (may substitute with Organic Chemistry) — 8 semester credit hours (two semesters)

• Microbiology — 3 semester credit hours

• Introductory Psychology or higher — 3 semester credit hours

• Statistics — 3 semester credit hours

• Biochemistry (prerequisite requirement beginning 2026-2027 cycle) — 3 semester credit hours

Recommended: Biochemistry

Cost

• In-state tuition: $54,483

• Out-of-state tuition: $100,505

• Seat deposit: $750

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• Program website: East Carolina University

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: 252-744-1100

• Address: Health Sciences Building, Greenville, NC 27834 USA

Program information last verified June 16, 2026. Requirements change — always confirm directly with the program before applying.