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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport

PA Program

Program at a Glance

Admitted Class Size
40
Duration
27 mo
Total Cost to Complete Program
$41k
Competitiveness
Highly competitive
Campus
On-campus

Application Timeline

Review Process
Standard
Application Opens
Unlisted
Application Deadline
August 1, 2026
Program Start
May

What to Expect

Program Highlights

  • The mission of the PA Program is to provide a primary care curriculum to prepare competent, professionally engaged Physician Assistants to provide health care for Louisiana citizens.

Prerequisite Courses

Science Courses7 courses · 32 credits
Biology (general)
8 credits
Chemistry (general)+ Lab
8 credits
Human Anatomy+ Lab
4 credits
Human Physiology
3 credits
Medical Terminology
2 credits
Microbiology+ Lab
4 credits
Statistics
3 credits

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Other Admissions Requirements

GPA Requirements
Cumulative GPA
3.0
Science GPA
3.0
Healthcare Experience
Shadowing
Not Required
Standardized Tests
GRE
Required
PA-CAT
Not Required
TOEFL
Not Required
GRE or MCAT
Required

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Accreditation

Next ARC-PA review: October 2026

Financial Investment

In-State Tuition$40,864
Out-of-State Tuition$69,399
Total Cost to Complete Program$40,864
Seat Deposit$500(Non-refundable)
Scholarships & Financial Aid

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Est. Monthly Payment$0

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Contact

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport
1501 Kings Hwy Shreveport Louisiana 71103
Visit Program Websitepaprogramshreveport@lsuhs.edu

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Frequently asked questions about the LSU PA program

Answers generated from this program's profile data on Meshwell.

What GPA do you need for the LSU PA program?

The LSU PA program requires a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA to apply. Recently admitted students had a median GPA of 3.7 and a median science GPA of 3.7.

How much does the LSU PA program cost?

The total cost to complete the LSU PA program is about $40,864 in tuition and fees, excluding housing and other living costs. Tuition is $40,864 for in-state students and $69,399 for out-of-state students.

How long is the LSU PA program?

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

How competitive is the LSU PA program?

The LSU PA program is highly competitive. It admits a class of 40 students.

Is the GRE required for the LSU PA program?

Yes. The GRE is required for admission to the LSU PA program.

When is the application deadline for the LSU PA program?

The application deadline for the LSU PA program is August 1, 2026. Applications are reviewed after the deadline rather than on a rolling basis.

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