Hardin-Simmons University PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

• Small cohort — A class of 12 is well below the national median of 40. Expect more faculty contact and a tighter class culture — and fewer seats to compete for.

• Strong PANCE outcomes — A first-time PANCE pass rate of 97% 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.

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

At a glance

• Location: Texas

• Institution type: Private

• Program length: 27 months

• Class size: 12 students

• Start month: August

• Application deadline: September

• Rolling admissions: Yes

• In-state tuition: $112,847

• Out-of-state tuition: $105,010

• Minimum overall GPA: 3

• Minimum science GPA: 3

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 97%

• Accreditation status: Continued

Admission requirements

• GRE: No

• PA-CAT: No

• Supplemental application: No

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• Interview format: Traditional - group - onsite interview

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: B

• Prerequisite expiration: within 5 years

• AP or CLEP credit accepted: Yes

• Pass/Fail coursework accepted: Yes

• Online coursework accepted: Yes

Required coursework

• Human Anatomy - 4 Credit(s), Lab Required

• Biology (general) - 8 Credit(s), Lab Required

• Microbiology - 4 Credit(s), Lab Required

• Chemistry (general) - 4 Credit(s), Lab Required

• Organic Chemistry - 4 Credit(s), Lab Required

• Human Physiology - 4 Credit(s), Lab Required

• Statistics - 3 Credit(s)

• English - 3 Credit(s)

• Psychology - 3 Credit(s)

• Sociology - 3 Credit(s)

Cost

• In-state tuition: $112,847

• Out-of-state tuition: $105,010

• Seat deposit: $1,200

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• Program website: Hardin-Simmons University

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: 325-670-1206

• Address: 2200 Hickory, Abilene, TX, 79698

Program information last verified June 17, 2026. Requirements change — always confirm directly with the program before applying.