Updated October 28, 2026
UT Health San Antonio PA program acceptance rate
For the Class of 2028, UT Health San Antonio Master of Physician Assistant Studies reports 1,542 applications received and 170 interviews, with 59 students enrolled. That puts the acceptance rate at about 3.8% (enrolled per applicant).
- Acceptance rate
- 3.8%
- enrolled per applicant, Class of 2028
- Applicants
- 1,542
- applications received
- Interviewed
- 170
- Class of 2028
- Class size
- 59
- matriculated, Class of 2028
- Average GPA
- 3.80
- Class of 2028
- Average patient care hours
- 2,374
- patient care hours, Class of 2028
- Interview format
- MMI (in person)
Every number is from UT Health San Antonio's own PA program pages, checked October 28, 2026. Rate: 59 students enrolled out of 1,542 applications received.
UT Health San Antonio's interview: MMI
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How the UT Health San Antonio rate is worked out
UT Health San Antonio publishes its own admissions numbers for the Class of 2028: 1,542 applications received, 170 interviewed, 59 enrolled. 59 divided by 1,542 is 3.8%. Source
The program does not publish how many offers it made, so this counts students who enrolled. The share offered a seat is somewhat higher, because some admitted applicants go elsewhere.
What UT Health San Antonio asks of applicants
- A cumulative GPA and overall science GPA of at least 3.0 each, and GRE scores no more than five years old with no minimum score. Direct patient care and PA shadowing are encouraged but not required. Source
- Prerequisites with a C or better, finished by the deadline: anatomy and physiology I and II with lab, general chemistry I and II with lab, organic chemistry I with lab, microbiology with lab, genetics, statistics and psychology. Source
- The entering class's average science GPA was 3.74 (Class of 2028). Source
- The program runs 30 months. Source
- For Texas residents, tuition is $18,824 in year 1, $15,299 in year 2 and $8,221 in year 3. For nonresidents it is $44,678, $36,042 and $19,701. The page does not say which academic year these rates are for. Source
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UT Health San Antonio deadline for 2027 entry
The application opens April 30 and closes September 1, so for the class starting in summer 2027 the deadline was September 1, 2026. It has passed. Source
The UT Health San Antonio PA interview
Selected applicants may be invited to an in-person interview process that includes multiple mini interviews (MMIs) and other assessment activities. Source
About the UT Health San Antonio PA program
- The program runs on the main San Antonio campus and a regional campus in Laredo, which focuses on a medically underserved population and gives priority to applicants from Laredo and Webb County. Source
- The 30-month, 126-credit program includes 15 months of clinical rotations, 10 core and 5 electives. Source
- Its mission is to improve health outcomes and serve the health care needs of San Antonio, South Texas and beyond. Source
Questions people ask
What is the UT Health San Antonio PA program acceptance rate?
For the Class of 2028, UT Health San Antonio Master of Physician Assistant Studies reports 1,542 applications received, 170 interviewed and 59 students enrolled. That is 3.8% (enrolled per applicant). The share offered a seat is somewhat higher, because some admitted applicants choose another program.
How many applicants does UT Health San Antonio interview?
170 of 1,542 applicants were interviewed for the Class of 2028, about 11.0%. 59 enrolled.
What GPA do you need for the UT Health San Antonio PA program?
UT Health San Antonio reports an average overall GPA of 3.80 (Class of 2028). The average science GPA was 3.74. These are typical figures, not minimums. The program's own minimums are listed under requirements on this page.
What is the UT Health San Antonio PA interview like?
Selected applicants may be invited to an in-person interview process that includes multiple mini interviews (MMIs) and other assessment activities.
What are the UT Health San Antonio PA program requirements?
A cumulative GPA and overall science GPA of at least 3.0 each, and GRE scores no more than five years old with no minimum score. Direct patient care and PA shadowing are encouraged but not required. Prerequisites with a C or better, finished by the deadline: anatomy and physiology I and II with lab, general chemistry I and II with lab, organic chemistry I with lab, microbiology with lab, genetics, statistics and psychology.
When is the UT Health San Antonio PA program deadline?
The application opens April 30 and closes September 1, so for the class starting in summer 2027 the deadline was September 1, 2026. It has passed.
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