Lincoln Memorial University - Knoxville 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 2.8, but the average accepted is 3.5 — a gap of 0.70. Meeting the floor gets you screened in, not admitted.

• Large cohort — A class of 100 is among the biggest in the country. More seats improves your odds, and the alumni network is larger, but you will need to be proactive about mentorship.

• Higher cost — In-state tuition of $115,540 is in the most expensive quarter nationally. Worth weighing against your expected starting salary and loan burden.

• Ask about board prep — The reported first-time PANCE pass rate is 87%. That is below the national average — a fair question to ask on interview day is what remediation and board prep look like.

• 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.

Lincoln Memorial University - Knoxville is located in Tennessee. The details below come straight from the program and are re-checked on a rolling basis.

At a glance

• Location: Tennessee

• Institution type: Private

• Program length: 27 months

• Class size: 100 students

• Start month: September

• Application deadline: January

• Rolling admissions: Yes

• In-state tuition: $115,540

• Average overall GPA: 3.5

• Average science GPA: 3.36

• Minimum overall GPA: 2.8

• Minimum science GPA: 2.8

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 87%

• Accreditation status: Probation

Admission requirements

• GRE: Yes

• PA-CAT: No

• CASPer: No

• TOEFL (international applicants): Yes

• Letters of recommendation: 3 — Healthcare Professional

Prerequisites

• Prerequisite expiration: 8 years

• Pass/Fail coursework accepted: Yes

Required coursework

• Biology (2 courses, 1 with lab recommended), Microbiology (1 course), Organic chemistry or biochemistry (1 course), Chemistry (2 courses, 1 with lab recommended), Human anatomy (lab recommended), Human Physiology (lab recommended), Psychology, Statistics, English composition, Medical terminology

Cost

• In-state tuition: $115,540

• Seat deposit: $500

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• Program website: Lincoln Memorial University - Knoxville

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: 865-338-5685

• Address: 6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway, LMU-SMS Knoxville PA Admissions Office, Harrogate, TN 37752

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