Michigan State University PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

• Lower cost — In-state tuition of $74,998 is in the least expensive quarter of PA programs. Over a career that difference is real money.

• 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.

• Newer program — This program holds provisional 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.

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

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

At a glance

• Location: Michigan

• Institution type: Public

• Program length: 27 months

• Class size: 38 students

• Start month: May

• Application deadline: November

• Rolling admissions: Yes

• In-state tuition: $74,998

• Out-of-state tuition: $85,001

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%

• Accreditation status: Provisional

Admission requirements

• GRE: No

• PA-CAT: No

• CASPer: No

• TOEFL (international applicants): Yes

• Supplemental application: Yes (fee $100)

• Shadowing: No

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• Interview format: One-on-one virtual interviews

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: B

• Prerequisite expiration: No expiration

• In-progress prerequisites accepted: Yes

• AP or CLEP credit accepted: Yes

• Pass/Fail coursework accepted: Yes

• Online coursework accepted: Yes

Required coursework

• Human Anatomy

• Human Physiology

• Microbiology with lab

• General Chemistry

• Biochemistry

• Developmental Psychology

• Statistics

• English Composition

Cost

• In-state tuition: $74,998

• Out-of-state tuition: $85,001

• Supplemental application fee: $100

• Seat deposit: $500

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• Program website: Michigan State University

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: (517) 353-2460

• Address: 909 Wilson Road, West Fee Hall B401, East Lansing, MI 48824

Program information last verified June 22, 2026. Requirements change — always confirm directly with the program before applying.