PA Programs in North Carolina: Every ARC-PA Accredited Program
All 14 ARC-PA accredited PA programs in North Carolina — 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.
North Carolina PA Programs at a Glance
| Program | Location | ARC-PA Status | Apply Via | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell University | Buies Creek, NC | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | AdmissionsARC-PA |
| Duke University Medical Center | Durham, NC | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | AdmissionsARC-PA |
| East Carolina University | Greenville, NC | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | AdmissionsARC-PA |
| Elon University | Elon, NC | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | AdmissionsARC-PA |
| Gardner-Webb University | Boiling Springs, NC | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | AdmissionsARC-PA |
| High Point University | High Point, NC | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | AdmissionsARC-PA |
| Methodist University | Fayetteville, NC | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | AdmissionsARC-PA |
| University of North Carolina — Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | UNC School of MedicineARC-PA |
| Wake Forest University (Bowman Gray) | Winston-Salem, NC | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | AdmissionsARC-PA |
| Wingate University | Wingate, NC | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | University websiteARC-PA |
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hickory, NC | Accreditation-Provisional | CASPA | AcademicsARC-PA |
| North Carolina A&T State University | Greensboro, NC | Accreditation-Provisional | CASPA | University websiteARC-PA |
| South College — Asheville | Asheville, NC | Accreditation-Provisional | CASPA | AdmissionsARC-PA |
| Pfeiffer University | Misenheimer, NC | Accreditation-Probation | CASPA | AdmissionsARC-PA |
GPA averages, acceptance rates, tuition, and patient care hour minimums are not publicly reported by most North Carolina PA programs. Do not rely on third-party estimates — verify all requirements directly with each program.
Program Profiles
Dr. Tomei's Perspective
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC
Campbell University holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is part of the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences in Buies Creek, NC. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
Duke University Medical Center holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. Duke's PA program is one of the oldest in the country and is part of the Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, NC. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
East Carolina University holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is part of the Brody School of Medicine in Greenville, NC. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
Elon University
Elon, NC
Elon University holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is located in Elon, NC. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC
Gardner-Webb University holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is located in Boiling Springs, NC. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
High Point University
High Point, NC
High Point University holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is located in High Point, NC, in the Piedmont Triad region. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC
Methodist University holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is located in Fayetteville, NC. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
University of North Carolina — Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is part of the UNC School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, NC. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
Wake Forest University (Bowman Gray)
Winston-Salem, NC
Wake Forest University (Bowman Gray) holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, NC. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
Wingate University
Wingate, NC
Wingate University holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is located in Wingate, NC, in the Charlotte metro area. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
Lenoir-Rhyne 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 Hickory, NC. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC
North Carolina A&T 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 Greensboro, NC. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
South College — Asheville
Asheville, NC
South College's Asheville campus 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. Verify the exact campus details, current accreditation listing, and all admissions requirements directly with the program and on the ARC-PA directory before applying.
Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, NC
Pfeiffer University holds Accreditation-Probation status from ARC-PA. Probation is a public action indicating the program is not in compliance with ARC-PA Standards. Prospective applicants should verify the current accreditation status directly on the ARC-PA directory and contact the program before applying. The program is located in Misenheimer, NC.
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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