Lipscomb University
Accreditation notice
This program has had 1 accreditation action in the past 5 years, including Probation. See the accreditation history section for details.
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Application deadline
Dec 1, 2026 · 43 days
CASPA verification due
Dec 1, 2026 · 43 days
Supplemental due
Dec 15, 2026 · 57 days
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About the program
Overview
Mission statement
To be the spark that ignites Christ-centered medical practice through excellence in education, meaningful engagement, and empowerment of students.
Program features
Lipscomb University's PA program combines excellence in healthcare education with Christian values in vibrant Nashville, TN. Our program features a state-of-the-art gross anatomy lab and advanced simulation center, providing hands-on clinical experience in a supportive, faith-based environment. Our close-knit community fosters both professional growth and personal development, preparing compassionate healthcare leaders for tomorrow.
Clinical rotations
Students complete eight six‑week rotations: seven core (family medicine, internal medicine, general surgery, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral medicine, emergency medicine) and one elective; rotations occur in varied settings and may require travel.
- 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
96.0%
First-time pass rate
Class size
50
Cohort
Tuition
$106,750
Total program
Min GPA
3.00
Required
Plan ahead
Critical dates
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Dec 1, 2026Application deadline43 days
- Dec 1, 2026CASPA verification due43 days
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Dec 15, 2026Supplemental due57 days
- Aug 1, 2027Program starts286 days
The process
Admissions
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Program requirements
- Min overall GPA
- 3.00
- Min science GPA
- 3.20
- Healthcare experience
- Not required
- Shadowing
- Required
Interview format
Traditional Interview; Group Interview
On-site required · Traditional Interview; Group Interview
Application style
Rolling admissions
Supplemental application required
Required tests
Letters of recommendation — minimum 3
No restrictions
Acceptance policies
with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.
Veteran support
None
The bill
Costs
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Supplemental fee waiver: Available
Total cost of attendance
1 recorded cost estimate
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Coursework
Prerequisites
Coursework policies
6 recorded policy fields
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Behavioral Science
1 required course.
- Psychology
Math
1 required course.
- Statistics
Science
4 required courses.
- Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II
- Biology for science majors
- Microbiology
- Chemistry for science majors
Course requirement details
6 prerequisite records
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Admitted students
Class profile
- Avg overall GPA
- 3.90
- Avg science GPA
- 3.80
Gender
- female 82%
- male 18%
Ethnicity
- white 80%
- multiracial 12%
- black 4%
- asian 2%
- other 2%
Average age and experience
2 recorded age and experience fields
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Admissions and outcomes
5 recorded admissions, faculty and outcome fields across this program page
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Outcomes
PANCE pass rates
Latest first-time pass rate (2024): 94.0%
Two-year average: 96.0%
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5 years of PANCE results
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Track record
Accreditation history
- First accredited
- 2018/06/23
- Last continued
- March 2023
- Next review
- April 2033
- January 2026Progress Report
The commission did not accept the report addressing the resubmitted student attrition report for the class of 2023 and the student attrition report for the class of 2024. Additional information due April 8, 2026.
- March 2025Progress Report
The program's attrition rate was 15.9% or higher for its 2023 cohort. The program submitted the Student Attrition Required Report. The commission did not accept the report. Additional information (resubmitted report) due July 23, 2025.
- June 2024Program Change
Program Change: Change in credits from 124 to 131. The commission approved the program's proposed change. No further information requested.
- September 2023Progress Report
The commission accepted the report addressing 5th edition Standards A1.11a and B3.07c. No further information requested.
- March 2023Continued Accreditation
Accreditation-Continued following Final Provisional review. Program has demonstrated continued and sufficient compliance with the ARC-PA Standards after completion of the provisional review process. Next Comprehensive Evaluation: March 2033. Maximum class size of 50 approved.
Last updated: Apr 17, 2026
Directory facts are sourced from the PAEA directory.