Eastern Virginia Medical School PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

Who This Program May Be A Good Fit For

  • More forgiving on GPA — The average accepted overall GPA (3.43) is in the lower quarter nationally, which makes this a realistic target for applicants whose numbers are the weakest part of their file.

  • Lower cost — In-state tuition of $74,268 is in the least expensive quarter of PA programs. Over a career that difference is real money.

  • Residency matters — Out-of-state tuition ($120,318) runs 62% 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.

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

Program Details

Eastern Virginia Medical School is located in Virginia. The details below come straight from the program and are re-checked on a rolling basis.

At a glance

  • Location: Virginia

  • Institution type: Public

  • Program length: 28 months

  • Class size: 80 students

  • Start month: January

  • Application deadline: March

  • Rolling admissions: No

  • In-state tuition: $74,268

  • Out-of-state tuition: $120,318

  • Average overall GPA: 3.43

  • Minimum overall GPA: 3.2

  • Letters of recommendation: 2

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 96%

  • Accreditation status: Continued

Admission requirements

  • GRE: Optional

  • PA-CAT: No

  • CASPer: No

  • TOEFL (international applicants): Yes

  • Supplemental application: No

  • Letters of recommendation: 2

  • Interview format: Individual; Group

Prerequisites

  • Minimum prerequisite grade: B-

  • Prerequisite expiration: No time limit for Intro to Psychology, General Chemistry, College Math/Physics/Statistics; 10 years for Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry, Microbiology/Cell Biology, Advanced Psychology Course; 5 years for Anatomy & Physiology or A&P I & A&P II

  • In-progress prerequisites accepted: No

  • AP or CLEP credit accepted: Yes

  • Pass/Fail coursework accepted: Yes

  • Online coursework accepted: Yes

Required coursework

  • Intro to Psychology

  • General Chemistry

  • College Math, Physics OR Statistics

  • Organic Chemistry OR Biochemistry

  • Microbiology OR Cell Biology

  • Advanced Psychology Course

  • Anatomy AND Physiology OR A&P I AND A&P II (2 courses required)

Cost

  • In-state tuition: $74,268

  • Out-of-state tuition: $120,318

  • Seat deposit: $500

Want to compare your stats to this program? Pre-PA Bestie is a free, always-updated PA program database where you can save schools and see how your numbers line up. Check out Pre-PA Bestie.

Listen: Interview with Dr. Thibodeau - Director of Admissions at EVMS

The waitlist is not a rejection. Dr. Thibodeau wants you to hear that.

Episode show notes & key takeaways

The waitlist is not a rejection. Dr. Thibodeau wants you to hear that.

He's the Director of Admissions for the PA program at Eastern Virginia Medical School, and his take is that a waitlist spot means you're qualified and you're close. Sitting on one is miserable, but it's information, not a no.

On numbers: he says competitive applicants there generally have somewhere around 1,000 to 1,500 hours of healthcare experience plus a solid GPA. Check with the program for their current expectations, since these shift.

But what he keeps coming back to isn't numbers at all. Integrity. Drive. Actually wanting this profession rather than wanting a fallback. Those come through in an interview whether you mean them to or not.

He also walks through what EVMS offers - full cadaver dissection lab, heavy simulation, standardized patients, and a Doctor of Medical Science track for people thinking about leadership down the road.

What we cover

  • What admissions weighs beyond GPA and hours
  • The hours range that makes an applicant competitive there
  • Why the waitlist is a good sign
  • Cadaver lab, simulation, and standardized patient training
  • The Doctor of Medical Science track and where it leads
  • Traits that make someone succeed once they're in the program

Resources

Program Contact

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

HEY, I’M AUTHOR…

... lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum

JOIN MY MAILING LIST