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Saint Louis University

(314) 977-8521

Saint Louis University
3437 Caroline Street Suite 3082
Saint Louis, Missouri 63104

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*Last updated February 3rd, 2026

General Information

Mission Statement
The mission of Saint Louis University’s PA program is to educate individuals to become competent, compassionate PAs dedicated to excellence in health care and to the service of humanity.
Unique Program Features
Over 50 years of PA education, cadaver dissection Anatomy course, long-term clinical partners, Jesuit values, optional MPH/MMS dual degree, organ system-based modules, optional service curriculum, three-pronged mentoring approach, experienced faculty and staff.
Curriculum Focus
Hybrid of Traditional or Case-Based Learning; Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning
Credentials Offered
Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
Type of Masters Degree
MMS/MMSc: Master of Medical Science
Undergrad to Masters Bridge or Dual Degree
No
Doctorate Degree Offered
No
Masters to Doctorate Bridge or Dual Degree
No
Program Length
27 Months
Start Month
August 2027
Estimated Incoming Class Size
46
Part-time Option
No
Distance Learning
No
On-Campus Housing
Yes
Required Onsite Interview
No
Types of Interviews
Traditional Interview; Group Interview
Admission Type
Rolling - Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis

Deadlines, Fees, & Eligibility

Application Deadline
11/01/2026
Deadline Requirement
Green-Verified: the application has been submitted, payment, all transcripts, and at least two evaluation letters must be received by CASPA by the posted deadline, and the application has a verified status, meaning all GPAs have been calculated by CASPA.
Out of State Students Accepted
Yes
Transfer Students Accepted
No
DACA Status Applicants Considered
Yes, with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.
International Applicants Accepted
Yes, with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.
Support for Veterans
No information provided
Separate Tuition Rates
No
Tuition
$106,700
Seat Deposit
Yes
Seat Deposit Cost
$1,000
Refundable Seat Deposit
No
Supplemental Application
Yes
Supplemental Deadline
11/01/2026
Supplemental Application Fee
$45
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver
Yes

Requirements

Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required
3
Types of References Required
No restrictions
Standardized Test(s) Required
None
Minimum Overall GPA Required
3.00
Minimum Prereq GPA Required
2.00
Minimum Science GPA Required
3.00

Experience

Healthcare Experience
Yes, required
Paid Health Care
Required
Volunteer/Community Service Health Care
Recommended but not required
Hours Needed
500
Time Limit in Which To Complete Experience
No Requirement
Paid Direct Patient Care
Required
Volunteer Direct Patient Care
Recommended but not required
Direct Patient Care Hours Needed
500
Direct Patient Care Time Limit
No Requirement

 

Other Paid Health Care
Required
Other Volunteer Health Care
No information provided
Shadowing a PA
Recommended but not required
Shadowing a Physician
Not Required
Shadowing other health care provider
Not Required
Clinical and/or non-clinical research
Not Required
Virtual Health Care Accepted
No
Virtual Shadowing Accepted
Yes

Prerequisites

Human Anatomy
3 Credit(s)
Microbiology
3 Credit(s)
Chemistry (general)
8 Credit(s), Lab Required
Organic Chemistry
6 Credit(s)
Human Physiology
3 Credit(s)
Genetics
3 Credit(s)
Medical Terminology
1 Credit(s)
Statistics
3 Credit(s)
Prereq requirements
We accept Anatomy & Physiology I & II or an Anatomy Class and a Physiology class. We do accept online coursework.
Prereq time limit
7 Years
Outstanding pre-requisites must be completed in the following time frame
June 1
Maximum number of outstanding prerequisites allowed
6

Matriculants

Matriculant GPAs

Matriculant Overall GPA
3.78
Matriculant Science GPA
3.74

GRE Average Scores

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Score
No information provided
Average Analytical Writing GRE Score
No information provided
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Score
No information provided

GRE Average Percentiles

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Percentile
No information provided
Average Analytical Writing GRE Percentile
No information provided
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Percentile
No information provided

Program Matriculants by Gender

Female
40
Male
6
Non-Binary
-
Gender Unknown
-

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native
-
Asian
7
Black or African American
2
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
1
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
-
White
31
Multiracial
6
Other
-