University of Colorado PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

• GPA-competitive — The average accepted overall GPA here (3.76) sits in the top quarter of PA programs nationally. If your GPA is below about 3.66, you will want the rest of your application — hours, letters, upward trend — to do real work.

• The minimum is not the target — The stated minimum GPA is 3, but the average accepted is 3.76 — a gap of 0.76. Meeting the floor gets you screened in, not admitted.

• Longer runway — At 35 months, this is a longer program than average. Check whether the extra time buys a dual degree, a bridge/undergraduate component, or additional clinical time.

• Residency matters — Out-of-state tuition ($223,268) runs 116% above in-state. If you can establish residency, this program gets substantially cheaper.

• 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.

• Recency matters — Prerequisites expire after 5 years for upper division biology only. Older science coursework may need to be retaken.

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

At a glance

• Location: Colorado

• Institution type: Public

• Program length: 35 months

• Class size: 44 students

• Start month: July

• Application deadline: September

• Rolling admissions: Yes

• In-state tuition: $103,148

• Out-of-state tuition: $223,268

• Average overall GPA: 3.76

• Average science GPA: 3.69

• Minimum overall GPA: 3

• Minimum science GPA: 3

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 94%

• Accreditation status: Continued

Admission requirements

• GRE: No

• PA-CAT: No

• CASPer: Yes

• TOEFL (international applicants): Yes

• Supplemental application: Yes (fee $55)

• Letters of recommendation: 3 — Professor Supervisor Healthcare Professional

• Interview format: Individual Interview, Group Interview, and Group Exercise

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: C

• Prerequisite expiration: 5 years for upper division biology only

• AP or CLEP credit accepted: No

• Pass/Fail coursework accepted: No

• Online coursework accepted: Yes

Required coursework

• Chemistry — Two courses: 7 semester or 12 quarter credits. General Chemistry or above as required for science majors. One chemistry course must include a lab.

• Anatomy and Physiology — Two courses: 6 semester or 8 quarter credits. This can be completed as one anatomy course and one physiology course or two combined anatomy & physiology courses.

• Upper Division Biology — Two courses: 6 semester or 8 quarter credits. Upper division biology coursework must be completed within five years of the application deadline.

Recommended: Upper division courses with labs are recommended. Gross human anatomy and human physiology are preferred.

Cost

• In-state tuition: $103,148

• Out-of-state tuition: $223,268

• Supplemental application fee: $55

• Seat deposit: $1,000

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• Program website: University of Colorado

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: (303) 724-7963

• Address: CU Anschutz, Fitzsimons Building, 13001 East 17th Place, Room E7019, Mail Stop F543, Aurora, CO 80045

Program information last verified July 1, 2026. Requirements change — always confirm directly with the program before applying.