PA Programs in Michigan: Every ARC-PA Accredited Program
All 11 ARC-PA accredited PA programs in Michigan — current accreditation status, official admissions links, and application guidance for each program.
Last verified against the ARC-PA directory: August 2026 · Source: ARC-PA Entry-Level Program Directory and official university admissions websites.
Michigan PA Programs at a Glance
| Program | Location | ARC-PA Status | Apply Via | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant, MI | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | AcademicsARC-PA |
| Concordia University — Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | AdmissionsARC-PA |
| Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti, MI | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | AdmissionsARC-PA |
| Grand Valley State University | Grand Rapids, MI | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | AdmissionsARC-PA |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit, MI | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | College of Health ProfessionsARC-PA |
| University of Michigan — Flint | Flint, MI | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | AcademicsARC-PA |
| Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | AdmissionsARC-PA |
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, MI | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | AdmissionsARC-PA |
| Lawrence Technological University | Southfield, MI | Accreditation-Provisional | CASPA | AdmissionsARC-PA |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Accreditation-Provisional | CASPA | AdmissionsARC-PA |
| Oakland University | Rochester, MI | Accreditation-Provisional | CASPA | University websiteARC-PA |
GPA averages, acceptance rates, tuition, and patient care hour minimums are not publicly reported by most Michigan PA programs. Do not rely on third-party estimates — verify all requirements directly with each program.
Program Profiles
Dr. Tomei's Perspective
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
Central Michigan University holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is located in Mount Pleasant, MI. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
Concordia University — Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Concordia University Ann Arbor holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is located in Ann Arbor, MI. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
Eastern Michigan University holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is located in Ypsilanti, MI, in the Ann Arbor metro area. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Valley State University holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is part of the College of Health Professions in Grand Rapids, MI. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI
The University of Detroit Mercy holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is located in Detroit, MI. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
University of Michigan — Flint
Flint, MI
The University of Michigan Flint holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is located in Flint, MI. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
Wayne State University holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is part of the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Detroit, MI, with access to the Detroit Medical Center clinical network. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
Western Michigan University holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The Department of Physician Assistant is within Western Michigan University's College of Health and Human Services in Kalamazoo, MI. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI
Lawrence Technological University holds Accreditation-Provisional status from ARC-PA. Accreditation-Provisional is an accreditation status granted by ARC-PA to a qualified program that has demonstrated sufficient progress toward compliance with ARC-PA Standards. Applicants should verify the program's current status directly with ARC-PA. The program is located in Southfield, MI. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Michigan State University holds Accreditation-Provisional status from ARC-PA. Accreditation-Provisional is an accreditation status granted by ARC-PA to a qualified program that has demonstrated sufficient progress toward compliance with ARC-PA Standards. Applicants should verify the program's current status directly with ARC-PA. The program is located in East Lansing, MI. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
Oakland University
Rochester, MI
Oakland University holds Accreditation-Provisional status from ARC-PA. Accreditation-Provisional is an accreditation status granted by ARC-PA to a qualified program that has demonstrated sufficient progress toward compliance with ARC-PA Standards. Applicants should verify the program's current status directly with ARC-PA. The program is located in Rochester, MI, in the Detroit metro area. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
Last verified against the ARC-PA directory: August 2026 · Source: ARC-PA Entry-Level Program Directory and official university admissions websites. Accreditation statuses, program details, and admissions requirements change — always verify directly with each program and on the ARC-PA directory before applying.
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