Middle Tennessee State University PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

• Lower cost — In-state tuition of $68,838 is in the least expensive quarter of PA programs. Over a career that difference is real money.

• Residency matters — Out-of-state tuition ($159,258) runs 131% 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.

• 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.

Middle Tennessee State University 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: Public

• Program length: 27 months

• Class size: 30 students

• Start month: May

• Application deadline: December

• In-state tuition: $68,838

• Out-of-state tuition: $159,258

• Minimum overall GPA: 3

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• Accreditation status: Provisional

Admission requirements

• GRE: No

• PA-CAT: No

• CASPer: No

• TOEFL (international applicants): Yes

• Supplemental application: Yes (fee $70)

• Shadowing: Recommended

• Letters of recommendation: 3 — At least one letter of recommendation from a PA is highly recommended

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: B-

• Prerequisite expiration: 10 years for science only

• AP or CLEP credit accepted: No

• Online coursework accepted: Yes

Required coursework

• Anatomy and Physiology with Lab — 8 semester credit hours

• Microbiology — 3 semester credit hours

• Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry with Lab — 4 semester credit hours

• Medical Terminology — 1 semester credit hour

Cost

• In-state tuition: $68,838

• Out-of-state tuition: $159,258

• Supplemental application fee: $70

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• Program website: Middle Tennessee State University

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: (615) 494-7791

• Address: 1301 East Main Street, College of Behavioral and Health Sciences MTSU Box 55, Murfreesboro, TN 37132

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