University of Texas - HS Center at San Antonio PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

• More forgiving on GPA — The average accepted overall GPA (3.45) is in the lower quarter nationally, which makes this a realistic target for applicants whose numbers are the weakest part of their file.

• The minimum is not the target — The stated minimum GPA is 3, but the average accepted is 3.45 — a gap of 0.45. Meeting the floor gets you screened in, not admitted.

• Longer runway — At 36 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.

• Lower cost — In-state tuition of $54,344 is in the least expensive quarter of PA programs. Over a career that difference is real money.

• Residency matters — Out-of-state tuition ($126,847) runs 133% above in-state. If you can establish residency, this program gets substantially cheaper.

• Strong PANCE outcomes — A first-time PANCE pass rate of 98% is above the national average.

University of Texas - HS Center at San Antonio is located in Texas. The details below come straight from the program and are re-checked on a rolling basis.

At a glance

• Location: Texas

• Institution type: Public

• Program length: 36 months

• Class size: 45 students

• Start month: May

• Application deadline: September

• In-state tuition: $54,344

• Out-of-state tuition: $126,847

• Average overall GPA: 3.45

• Average science GPA: 3.38

• Minimum overall GPA: 3

• Minimum science GPA: 3

• Letters of recommendation: 2

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 98%

• Accreditation status: Continued

Admission requirements

• GRE: Yes

• PA-CAT: No

• CASPer: No

• TOEFL (international applicants): Yes

• Supplemental application: Yes (fee $75)

• Shadowing: No

• Letters of recommendation: 2

• Interview format: Multiple mini-interview

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: C

• Prerequisite expiration: 10 years

• In-progress prerequisites accepted: No

• AP or CLEP credit accepted: No

• Pass/Fail coursework accepted: No

• Online coursework accepted: No

Required coursework

• Human Anatomy and Physiology I with lab — 4 semester hours

• Human Anatomy and Physiology II with lab — 4 semester hours

• General Chemistry I with lab — 4 semester hours

• General Chemistry II with lab — 4 semester hours

• Microbiology with lab — 4 semester hours

• Organic Chemistry I with lab — 4 semester hours

• Genetics — 3 semester hours

• Psychology – Introductory, General, Abnormal or Developmental — 3 semester hours

• Statistics – any discipline-specific course is acceptable — 3 semester hours

Recommended: Shadow hours (PA, MD, DO, and NP), hands-on patient care experience, and community service hours are strongly recommended

Cost

• In-state tuition: $54,344

• Out-of-state tuition: $126,847

• Supplemental application fee: $75

• Seat deposit: $450

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• Program website: University of Texas - HS Center at San Antonio

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: 210-567-6220

• Address: 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229

Program information last verified July 6, 2026. Requirements change — always confirm directly with the program before applying.