University of Wisconsin–La Crosse PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

• GPA-competitive — The average accepted overall GPA here (3.9) 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 3.9 — a gap of 0.90. Meeting the floor gets you screened in, not admitted.

• 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 $47,731 is in the least expensive quarter of PA programs. Over a career that difference is real money.

• Residency matters — Out-of-state tuition ($86,755) runs 82% above in-state. If you can establish residency, this program gets substantially cheaper.

• Heavier testing load — This program requires GRE and CASPer. Budget the extra prep time and exam fees before your deadline.

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

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

At a glance

• Location: Wisconsin

• Institution type: Public

• Program length: 24 months

• Class size: 28 students

• Start month: June

• Application deadline: August

• In-state tuition: $47,731

• Out-of-state tuition: $86,755

• Average overall GPA: 3.9

• Average science GPA: 3.87

• Minimum overall GPA: 3

• Minimum science GPA: 3

• Minimum PCE hours: 500 hours

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%

• Accreditation status: Continued

Admission requirements

• GRE: Yes

• CASPer: Yes

• TOEFL (international applicants): Yes

• Supplemental application: Yes (fee $50)

• Shadowing: No

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• Patient care experience: 500 hours minimum

Prerequisites

• Prerequisite expiration: No expiration

• In-progress prerequisites accepted: Yes

• AP or CLEP credit accepted: Yes

Required coursework

• Human Anatomy (1 semester) AND Human Physiology (1 semester) 200 level or above OR Human Anatomy & Physiology (2 semester sequence) 200 level or above

• Microbiology (1 semester) 200 level or above

• General or Introductory Chemistry (2 semester sequence)

• Organic Chemistry (1 semester) 200 level or above

• Biochemistry (1 semester) 300 level or above (must be completed at a four year institution)

• Precalculus or Calculus (1 semester)

• Statistics (1 semester)

• General, Introductory, Developmental or Abnormal Psychology (1 semester)

Cost

• In-state tuition: $47,731

• Out-of-state tuition: $86,755

• Supplemental application fee: $50

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• Program website: University of Wisconsin–La Crosse

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: 608.785.8470

• Address: 1725 State Street, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA

Program information last verified July 7, 2026. Requirements change — always confirm directly with the program before applying.