Towson University 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.

• Lower cost: In-state tuition of $49,396 is in the least expensive quarter of PA programs. Over a career that difference is real money.

• Residency matters: Out-of-state tuition ($102,214) runs 107% 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.

• Strong PANCE outcomes: A first-time PANCE pass rate of 100% is above the national average.

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

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

At a glance

• Location: Maryland

• Institution type: Public

• Program length: 26 months

• Class size: 36 students

• Start month: June

• Application deadline: August

• Rolling admissions: No

• In-state tuition: $49,396

• Out-of-state tuition: $102,214

• Average overall GPA: 3.5

• Average science GPA: 3.5

• Minimum overall GPA: 3.2

• Minimum science GPA: 3.2

• Minimum PCE hours: 500 hours

• Letters of recommendation: 2

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%

• Accreditation status: Continued

Admission requirements

• GRE: No

• PA-CAT: No

• CASPer: No

• TOEFL (international applicants): Yes

• Supplemental application: Yes (fee $45)

• Shadowing: No

• Letters of recommendation: 2: One letter must be from clinician with direct clinical oversight. A second letter must be from a coach, faculty member, supervisor, military officer, or other individual who knows the student well in a professional or academic capacity (excluding academic advisors, personal friends, and family members).

• Patient care experience: 500 hours minimum

• Interview format: Does not specify

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: B-

• In-progress prerequisites accepted: No

• AP or CLEP credit accepted: Yes

• Pass/Fail coursework accepted: No

• Online coursework accepted: Yes

Required coursework

• Anatomy (or Anatomy and Physiology I) with lab** (4 semester hours)

• Physiology (or Anatomy and Physiology II) with lab** (4 semester hours)

• Microbiology with lab** (4 semester hours)

• Biochemistry (3 semester hours)

• Medical Terminology (minimum 2 semester hours, 3 preferred)

• College-level Statistics in any discipline (3 semester hours)

Cost

• In-state tuition: $49,396

• Out-of-state tuition: $102,214

• Supplemental application fee: $45

• Seat deposit: $900

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• Program website: Towson University

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: 410-704-2000

• Address: 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252

Program information last verified June 30, 2026. Requirements change, always confirm directly with the program before applying.