Arizona

PA Programs in Arizona: Every Accredited Program

Arizona has some of the most competitive PA programs in the country — and some of the best values for in-state residents. Here is every program, what they require, and how to decide which ones are worth your application fee.

Arizona PA Programs at a Glance

Program	Location	Avg GPA	PCE Hours	Length	Tuition	Application
A.T. Still University PA Program	Mesa, AZ	3.4	3,000+	27 months	Verify current tuition	CASPA
Midwestern University PA Program — Glendale	Glendale, AZ	3.4	2,000+	27 months	Verify current tuition	CASPA
Northern Arizona University PA Program	Flagstaff, AZ	Competitive	Verify current minimum	Verify current length	Verify current tuition	CASPA
Arizona School of Health Sciences PA Program (ATSU)	Mesa, AZ	Competitive	Verify current minimum	Verify current length	Verify current tuition	CASPA

* Data reflects recent reported averages. Always verify directly with each program. Tuition figures are approximate and subject to change.

Program-by-Program Breakdown

Dr. Tomei's Perspective

Arizona has a solid range of PA programs — from A.T. Still University and Midwestern University in the Phoenix metro to Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, which offers strong value for in-state residents with a rural medicine focus. Don't just apply to the most well-known program. Apply to programs where your GPA, patient care hours, and experience actually match the average admitted student. A strategic mix of reach, target, and safety programs is the right approach.

A.T. Still University PA Program

Mesa, AZ · 27 months · Verify current tuition

Avg GPA: 3.4PCE: 3,000+CASPA

ATSU's PA program has a strong primary care and osteopathic medicine focus. Mesa location provides access to the Phoenix metro clinical market. Confirm current GPA, PCE, and prerequisite requirements directly with the program.

Midwestern University PA Program — Glendale

Glendale, AZ · 27 months · Verify current tuition

Avg GPA: 3.4PCE: 2,000+CASPA

Midwestern's Glendale campus is one of the larger PA programs in Arizona. Strong clinical partnerships across the Phoenix metro. Review current admissions requirements before applying.

Northern Arizona University PA Program

Flagstaff, AZ · Verify current length · Verify current tuition

Avg GPA: CompetitivePCE: Verify current minimumCASPA

NAU's PA program is a public-university option with a rural and underserved medicine focus consistent with its northern Arizona mission. In-state tuition is a significant advantage for Arizona residents.

Arizona School of Health Sciences PA Program (ATSU)

Mesa, AZ · Verify current length · Verify current tuition

Avg GPA: CompetitivePCE: Verify current minimumCASPA

Confirm current program details and accreditation status directly with the program. Build a CASPA application that clearly connects your direct patient care experience to your reasons for pursuing PA practice.

Dr. Tomei's Perspective

The in-state tuition advantage at Arizona public PA programs is real. Northern Arizona University offers significantly lower costs for Arizona residents compared to private programs like Midwestern or ATSU. If you are an Arizona resident with competitive stats, make sure NAU is on your list — it is one of the best values in the state for pre-PA students committed to primary and rural care.

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