Augusta University Physician Assistant Program

Augusta University PA Program Mission Statement

To develop physician assistants with the knowledge and skills to practice in all aspects of medicine from a primary care perspective and to meet the needs of society thorough education, discovery and service.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: Augusta, Georgia
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: May
• Class Duration: 27 months
• Class Capacity: 48 students
• Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
• Seat Deposit: $500
• International Students: Accepted
• TOEFL: Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $50,043
• Nonresident tuition: $104,489

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 98%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: November
• Supplemental Application: Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Verified
  
• Fee: $25

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.0
• Science GPA: 3.0
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
  • Overall: 3.61
  • Science: 3.46
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours: Required

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Required 

EVALUATIONS

• Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)

GRE

• See Program Website

CASPer

• CASPer Not Required
• For more information on CASPer click here

PA-CAT

• PA-CAT Required
• For more information on PA-CAT click here

PAEA Program Directory

• PAEA PA Program Directory Link