Updated October 28, 2026
FSU PA program acceptance rate
Florida State University School of Physician Assistant Practice reports 976 verified applicants for the Class of 2028, but not how many of them were admitted, so we can't work out an exact rate. It enrolls about 60 students per class.
- Acceptance rate
- Not published by the program
- Applicants
- 976
- verified applicants
- Class size
- 60
- admitted each fall
- Average GPA
- 3.74
- Class of 2028
- Average patient care hours
- 2,552
- direct patient care, Class of 2028
- Interview format
- Interview (format not published)
Every number is from FSU's own PA program pages, checked October 28, 2026. The program does not publish applicant counts.
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How the FSU rate is worked out
FSU posts 976 verified applicants for the Class of 2028, but not how many of them it admitted or enrolled, so we don't divide and don't estimate. It does publish its class size: 60 students. Source
What FSU asks of applicants
- A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and a math and science prerequisite GPA of at least 3.0. Source
- At least 500 hours of direct patient care, and GRE scores from within 3 years of matriculation, with no minimum score. FSU no longer requires Casper. Source
- A long prerequisite list with a C or better, including anatomy and physiology, biology, microbiology, general and organic chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, statistics, college algebra, English composition, psychology and medical terminology. Source
- The entering class's average science GPA was 3.71 (math and science GPA, Class of 2028). Source
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FSU deadline for 2027 entry
FSU's application deadline for the 2026-2027 cycle was October 1, 2026. It has passed. Source
The FSU PA interview
FSU's PA pages don't describe the interview format. They do say Florida residents, applicants from some Georgia and Alabama counties next to Florida, and US military veterans get preference for interviews. Source
About the FSU PA program
- 2,360 people applied for the Class of 2028, and 976 of those applications were verified. Applicants have risen every year, from 1,680 for the Class of 2024. Source
- FSU doesn't publish how many of each class's applicants it admitted, so this page has no exact rate. Source
- Graduates earn a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Practice (MSPAP). Source
Questions people ask
What is the FSU PA program acceptance rate?
Florida State University School of Physician Assistant Practice reports 976 verified applicants for the Class of 2028, but not how many of them were admitted, so we can't work out an exact rate. It enrolls about 60 students per class.
What GPA do you need for the FSU PA program?
FSU reports an average overall GPA of 3.74 (Class of 2028). The average science GPA was 3.71. These are typical figures, not minimums. The program's own minimums are listed under requirements on this page.
How many students does the FSU PA program take?
FSU reports a class size of 60 (admitted each fall).
What is the FSU PA interview like?
FSU's PA pages don't describe the interview format. They do say Florida residents, applicants from some Georgia and Alabama counties next to Florida, and US military veterans get preference for interviews.
What are the FSU PA program requirements?
A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and a math and science prerequisite GPA of at least 3.0. At least 500 hours of direct patient care, and GRE scores from within 3 years of matriculation, with no minimum score. FSU no longer requires Casper. A long prerequisite list with a C or better, including anatomy and physiology, biology, microbiology, general and organic chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, statistics, college algebra, English composition, psychology and medical terminology.
When is the FSU PA program deadline?
FSU's application deadline for the 2026-2027 cycle was October 1, 2026. It has passed.
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Confetto is not affiliated with Florida State University School of Physician Assistant Practice or Florida State University College of Medicine. Every figure on this page is from the program's own website (Tallahassee, Florida), checked October 28, 2026. Programs update these pages each year, so check the source links before you apply.