Stony Brook University PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

• Faster to practice: At 24 months, this program is shorter than most. That means less tuition and earlier income, but a denser schedule with little slack.

• Lower cost: In-state tuition of $65,406 is in the least expensive quarter of PA programs. Over a career that difference is real money.

• Residency matters: Out-of-state tuition ($102,240) runs 56% 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.

• 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.

Stony Brook University is located in New York. The details below come straight from the program and are re-checked on a rolling basis.

At a glance

• Location: New York

• Institution type: Public

• Program length: 24 months

• Class size: 70 students

• Start month: June

• Application deadline: September

• Rolling admissions: Yes

• In-state tuition: $65,406

• Out-of-state tuition: $102,240

• Minimum overall GPA: 3

• Minimum science GPA: 3

• Minimum PCE hours: 500 hours

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 92%

• Accreditation status: Continued

Admission requirements

• GRE: No

• PA-CAT: No

• CASPer: No

• TOEFL (international applicants): Yes

• Supplemental application: Yes (fee $100)

• Shadowing: No

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• Patient care experience: 500 hours minimum

• Interview format: Traditional

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: C

• Prerequisite expiration: 7 years

• AP or CLEP credit accepted: No

• Online coursework accepted: Yes

Required coursework

• Statistics or Biostatistics, 3 credit hours

• General Chemistry (two semesters), 8 credit hours

• Organic Chemistry, 3 credit hours

• Biochemistry, 3 credit hours

• General Biology (two semesters), 8 credit hours

• General Microbiology, 3 credit hours

• Genetics, 3 credit hours

• Anatomy, 3 credit hours

• Physiology, 3 credit hours

Recommended: Strong preparation in biology, chemistry, and math (especially statistics) is highly valued. Applicants should demonstrate their ability to handle social science and humanities coursework in psychology, sociology and logic/critical thinking/ethics.

Cost

• In-state tuition: $65,406

• Out-of-state tuition: $102,240

• Supplemental application fee: $100

• Seat deposit: $0

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• Program website: Stony Brook University

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: (631) 444-2252

• Address: 101 Nicolls Road, Health Sciences Center, Level 2, Room 400, Stony Brook, NY 11794-8200

Program information last verified June 29, 2026. Requirements change, always confirm directly with the program before applying.