South University, Austin
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Program starts
Jan 1, 2027 · 74 days
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About the program
Overview
Mission statement
The mission of the South University Physician Assistant (MSPA) is to educate a diverse student population and prepare graduates to practice the art and science of medicine while providing high-quality, equitable, and inclusive patient-centered healthcare.
Program features
We are the first PA program in the Austin, Tx area. The program’s primary focus is on the development of physician assistants capable of expanding into clinical leadership roles by demonstrating proficiency in critical thinking and creative problem solving, utilizing evidence-based skills gained through innovative approaches.
Clinical rotations
Eight 8‑credit clinical rotations over the 12‑month clinical phase (Quarters 6‑9), covering Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Women’s Health, Behavioral Medicine, and one elective.
- Credentials offered
- Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
- Doctorate offered
- No
- On-campus housing
- No
- CASPA participant
- Yes
The numbers
At a glance
PANCE 2-yr avg
100.0%
First-time pass rate
Class size
40
Cohort
Tuition
$97,704
Total program
Min GPA
3.00
Required
Student:faculty
3.6:1
Plan ahead
Critical dates
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Sep 1, 2026Application deadlinePassed
- Jan 1, 2027Program starts74 days
- Not publishedCASPA verification due
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Not publishedSupplemental due
The process
Admissions
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Program requirements
- Min overall GPA
- 3.00
- Min prerequisite GPA
- 2.00
- Healthcare experience
- Not required
- Shadowing
- Recommended but not required
Interview format
Traditional Interview; Panel Interview; Group Interview
On-site required · Traditional Interview; Panel Interview; Group Interview
Application style
Rolling admissions
Required tests
Letters of recommendation — minimum 3
PA; Physician; Other health care provider
Acceptance policies
with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.
with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.
Veteran support
Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) - will not accept MCAT
The bill
Costs
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Supplemental fee waiver: Not available
Total cost of attendance
1 recorded cost estimate
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Coursework
Prerequisites
Coursework policies
8 recorded policy fields
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Science
7 required courses.
- Anatomy and Physiology
- General Biology I
- General Biology II
- General Chemistry I
- General Chemistry II
- Microbiology with Lab
- Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry
Course requirement details
7 prerequisite records
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Admitted students
Class profile
- Avg overall GPA
- 3.70
- Avg science GPA
- 3.60
Gender
- female 83%
- male 18%
Ethnicity
- white 43%
- asian 28%
- hispanic 20%
- black 5%
- other 5%
GRE scores (admitted students)
- Verbal
- 15460th %ile
- Quantitative
- 15237th %ile
Admissions and outcomes
4 recorded admissions, faculty and outcome fields across this program page
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Outcomes
PANCE pass rates
Latest first-time pass rate (2025): 100.0%
Two-year average: 100.0%
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1 year of PANCE results
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Track record
Accreditation history
- First accredited
- 2022/09/24
- Next review
- April 2027
- March 2025Provisional Accreditation
Accreditation-Provisional following Provisional Monitoring review; Program demonstrates continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class of students. The commission noted 0 areas of noncompliance with the Standards.
- March 2024Progress Report
The commission accepted the report providing evidence of how the program ensures students are enabled to meet all the learning outcomes for Behavioral Medicine SCPE in a telemedicine setting. No further information requested.
- September 2023Progress Report
The commission reviewed the report and requested additional information regarding clinical sites/preceptors, affiliation agreements, and behavioral medicine SCPE outcomes in a telemedicine setting.
- March 2023Progress Report
The commission reviewed the report addressing 5th edition Standards and requested more information regarding Standards A1.01, A2.14, and B3.06c.
- September 2022Provisional Accreditation
Accreditation-Provisional; Program has not yet enrolled students but plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, demonstrate the probability to meet the ARC-PA Standards. Next Comprehensive Evaluation: March 2025 (Provisional Monitoring). The program is approved for up to 40 students.
Last updated: Apr 4, 2026
Directory facts are sourced from the PAEA directory.