Illinois PA programs

PA Schools in Illinois

A comparison guide to Illinois PA programs, including typical competitive academic and patient-care expectations. Verify current requirements directly with each program.

PA program requirements change. Use this guide to shape your strategy, then confirm the current cycle's coursework, GPA, patient-care-hour, and application rules on each program website.

Illinois PA programs to research

Northwestern University PA Program

Chicago

GPA planning: Highly competitive; aim well above minimums
Patient-care planning: Substantial direct patient-care experience is advantageous
Program focus: Highly selective program; academic strength, patient care, and mission fit

Rosalind Franklin University PA Program

North Chicago

GPA planning: Competitive science and cumulative GPA
Patient-care planning: Direct care experience expected; verify current threshold
Program focus: Interprofessional learning and patient-centered preparation

Midwestern University PA Program

Downers Grove

GPA planning: Competitive science and cumulative GPA
Patient-care planning: Hands-on clinical experience is important
Program focus: Clinical preparation in a health-professions environment

Rush University PA Program

Chicago

GPA planning: Competitive academic record
Patient-care planning: Meaningful direct patient-care experience expected
Program focus: Service, urban health, and team-based care

Southern Illinois University PA Program

Carbondale

GPA planning: Competitive GPA with required science performance
Patient-care planning: Verify program-specific direct-care expectations
Program focus: Regional and community health preparation

University of Illinois Chicago PA Program

Chicago

GPA planning: Competitive science and cumulative GPA
Patient-care planning: Direct patient care and service strengthen fit
Program focus: Urban health, public service, and diverse communities

Do not treat a published minimum as a target. Compare your profile with each program's current class profile and prerequisite rules before applying.