PA Programs in Virginia: Every ARC-PA Accredited Program
All 10 ARC-PA accredited PA programs in Virginia — 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.
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Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Marymount University, and Jefferson College of Health Sciences are not currently listed as active, separately accredited entry-level PA programs in the ARC-PA directory. They are not included in Virginia's total. Prospective applicants should verify the current status of any program directly on the ARC-PA directory before applying.
Virginia PA Programs at a Glance
| Program | Location | ARC-PA Status | Apply Via | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory & Henry College | Marion, VA | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | AdmissionsARC-PA |
| James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | AdmissionsARC-PA |
| Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University | Norfolk, VA | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | AdmissionsARC-PA |
| Mary Baldwin University, Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences | Fishersville, VA | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | AdmissionsARC-PA |
| Radford University | Radford, VA | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | AdmissionsARC-PA |
| Shenandoah University | Winchester, VA | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | AdmissionsARC-PA |
| South University — Richmond | Glen Allen, VA | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | University websiteARC-PA |
| University of Lynchburg | Lynchburg, VA | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | AdmissionsARC-PA |
| ECPI University | Virginia Beach, VA | Accreditation-Provisional | CASPA | University websiteARC-PA |
| Randolph-Macon College | Ashland, VA | Accreditation-Provisional | CASPA | AdmissionsARC-PA |
GPA averages, acceptance rates, tuition, and patient care hour minimums are not publicly reported by most Virginia PA programs. Do not rely on third-party estimates — verify all requirements directly with each program.
Program Profiles
Dr. Tomei's Perspective
Emory & Henry College
Marion, VA
Emory & Henry College holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is located in Marion, VA, in Southwest Virginia. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
James Madison University holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is part of the College of Health and Behavioral Studies in Harrisonburg, VA. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. This is the current ARC-PA institutional name for the program formerly known as Eastern Virginia Medical School PA Program. The program is located in Norfolk, VA. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
Mary Baldwin University, Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences
Fishersville, VA
Mary Baldwin University, Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is located in Fishersville, VA. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
Radford University
Radford, VA
Radford University holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is a public-university option located in Radford, VA, with a focus on rural and underserved medicine in Southwest Virginia. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA
Shenandoah University holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is located in Winchester, VA, in the Northern Shenandoah Valley. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
South University — Richmond
Glen Allen, VA
South University's Richmond campus holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is located in Glen Allen, VA. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
The University of Lynchburg holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is located in Lynchburg, VA. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA
ECPI 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 Virginia Beach, VA. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA
Randolph-Macon College 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 Ashland, VA. 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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