About the program
The Campbell University PA program is described in PAEA's published program data; full curriculum details, faculty, and admissions cycle specifics are maintained on the program's own website.
From the program's mission statement: "Built on the tenets of faith, learning and service, Campbell’s PA Program equips servant leaders to practice compassionate, competent, team-based health care."
On Campus Simulation Lab, On Campus OSCE suites, Non-competitive classroom setting, Dual programs (MSPH & MSCR), Early clinical experiences, Ultrasound education, Required Medical Spanish, completion of Community Service
Matriculant data
Actual stats for students who enrolled in the most recently reported cohort, sourced from PAEA's published program data.
Admission policies
Out-of-state applicants are accepted. International applicants: no. DACA status applicants are considered. Distance learning is not offered. Part-time enrollment is not available. Veteran support programs are available; consult the program directly for details.
Prerequisite coursework
Recency: No Requirement · up to 2 outstanding at application
Program overview
Campbell University offers a 24-month Master of Physician Assistant Practice (MPAP) degree in North Carolina, with the next cohort beginning in July 2027. The program holds continued ARC-PA accreditation and accepts out-of-state applicants, though international applicants are not eligible. It is a fully on-campus, full-time program with no distance learning or part-time option available.
The program's mission is grounded explicitly in faith, learning, and service, making it a particularly strong fit for applicants who are drawn to values-based, community-oriented practice. The curriculum follows an organ- and systems-based model and incorporates several distinctive elements: required Medical Spanish, mandatory community service, early clinical experiences, ultrasound education, and access to on-campus simulation labs and OSCE suites. The program also describes itself as having a non-competitive classroom environment, which may appeal to applicants who thrive collaboratively. For those interested in research or public health alongside PA training, Campbell offers dual programs leading to an MSPH or MSCR, though those credentials are separate from the MPAP itself.
Matriculants have averaged a 3.54 overall GPA and a 3.41 science GPA, suggesting the program is competitive but accessible to solid, well-rounded candidates rather than exclusively high-stat applicants. The direct patient care requirement sits at 1,000 hours, and those hours must be paid - volunteer clinical experience will not satisfy this requirement. Healthcare experience beyond direct patient care is recommended but not required. Prerequisites include general chemistry with lab, general biology, human anatomy with lab, human physiology, microbiology with lab, and statistics; there is no time limit on when these courses were completed, and applicants may enter with up to two prerequisites still outstanding.
The GRE is required, and the program explicitly will not accept the MCAT as a substitute. Applicants must submit at least three letters of reference. Interviews are conducted in a traditional format and are not required to be completed onsite. Admission is rolling on a first-come, first-served basis, with an application deadline of September 1, 2026, so early submission is strongly advantageous.
Total tuition runs approximately $110,000 for the program, with a $1,500 seat deposit required upon acceptance. The incoming class size is approximately 54 students.
An applicant should assess fit here primarily around the program's faith-based mission and service orientation, its paid patient care requirement, the Medical Spanish and community service commitments, and whether the July 2027 start timeline aligns with their readiness to apply well before the September 2026 deadline.