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Middle Tennessee State University

PA Program

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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Program at a Glance

Admitted Class Size
30
Duration
27 mo
Total Cost to Complete Program
$76k
Competitiveness
Moderately selective
Campus
On-campus

Application Timeline

Review Process
Rolling
Application Opens
April 30, 2026
Application Deadline
December 1, 2026
Program Start
May

About the Program

What does it take to get in?

Academic AchievementCriticalResilience & GritCriticalCommunity ServiceImportantRural HealthcareImportantDiversity of BackgroundImportantUnderserved CommunitiesImportantPatient Care ExperienceImportantMilitary / VeteranNice to haveBilingual / MultilingualNice to haveResearchNice to haveMission AlignmentNice to haveLeadershipNice to have

What to Expect

Clinical Rotations

The clinical year is 12 months and includes 8 rotations lasting 6-weeks each. Required rotations include: Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Women's Health, Behavioral Health, Surgery, and an elective. We offer sites within Middle Tennessee and the greater Nashville area, as well as out-of-state sites.

Program Highlights

  • A recent graduate of our program, completed an elective in interventional radiology. He subsequently accepted a job offer from that clinical site

Prerequisite Courses

Science Courses5 courses · 16 credits
Human Anatomy+ LabMin: B-

This can be paired with physiology

4 credits
Human Physiology+ LabMin: B-

This can be paired with human anatomy

4 credits
Medical TerminologyMin: B-
1 credits
MicrobiologyMin: B-
3 credits
Organic ChemistryorBiochemistry+ LabMin: B-
4 credits

We accept online courses for all prerequisites, and a certificate is acceptable for the medical terminology requirement.

Other Admissions Requirements

GPA Requirements
Cumulative GPA
3.0
Prerequisite GPA
3.0
Healthcare Experience
Patient Care (PCE)
Required
Shadowing
Required
Community Service
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Number of letters required
3
Standardized Tests
GRE
Not Required
PA-CAT
Not Required
TOEFL
Required

There is no minimum number of hours required for patient care, PA shadowing, or community service; however, hours in each are required. The TOEFL is required if the applicant's primary language is not English.

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Admissions History

Year
# Admitted
# Verified Applications
Accept Rate
2026LATEST
30
1,388
2%
2025
30
865
3%
2024
30
475
6%

Acceptance Rate is derived from the number admitted divided by the number of verified applications received for each admissions cycle.

Accreditation

Initial accreditation; full continuation not yet granted.

Next ARC-PA review: October 2026

Financial Investment

In-State Tuition$76,000
Out-of-State Tuition$150,000
Total Cost to Complete Program$76,000
Seat Deposit$1,500(Non-refundable)
Scholarships & Financial Aid

None added.

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Contact

Middle Tennessee State University
610 Champion Way CKNB-N251 Murfreesboro Tennessee 37132
pa.program@mtsu.edu

Frequently asked questions about the MTSU PA program

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What GPA do you need for the MTSU PA program?

The MTSU PA program requires a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA to apply. Recently admitted students had a median GPA of 3.5 and a median science GPA of 3.4.

How much does the MTSU PA program cost?

The total cost to complete the MTSU PA program is about $76,000 in tuition and fees, excluding housing and other living costs. Tuition is $76,000 for in-state students and $150,000 for out-of-state students.

How long is the MTSU PA program?

The MTSU PA program is 27 months long (about 2.3 years) from matriculation to graduation.

How competitive is the MTSU PA program?

The MTSU PA program is moderately selective. It admits a class of 30 students.

Is the GRE required for the MTSU PA program?

No. The MTSU PA program does not require the GRE for admission.

When is the application deadline for the MTSU PA program?

The application deadline for the MTSU PA program is December 1, 2026. The program uses rolling admissions, so applications are reviewed as they arrive and applying early is an advantage.

Where is the MTSU PA program located?

The MTSU PA program is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Instruction is delivered on campus.

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