About the program
The Lipscomb 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: "To be the spark that ignites Christ-centered medical practice through excellence in education, meaningful engagement, and empowerment of students."
Lipscomb University's PA program combines excellence in healthcare education with Christian values in vibrant Nashville, TN. Our program features a state-of-the-art gross anatomy lab and advanced simulation center, providing hands-on clinical experience in a supportive, faith-based environment. Our close-knit community fosters both professional growth and personal development, preparing compassionate healthcare leaders for tomorrow.
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: yes, with exceptions. please visit the program's website. DACA status applicants are not 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: 10 Years · up to 2 outstanding at application
Program overview
Lipscomb University offers a 28-month MPAS program based in Nashville, Tennessee, holding ARC-PA Continued accreditation with an expected cohort start of August 2027. The program's mission is explicitly faith-centered, framing its educational purpose as igniting Christ-centered medical practice, which makes institutional fit an important consideration for applicants beyond academics alone.
The academic bar here is high in practice, even if the stated minimums appear more accessible. Matriculants average a 3.9 overall GPA and a 3.8 science GPA, meaning applicants with GPAs closer to the stated minimums of 3.0 overall and 3.2 science should understand they are applying at the competitive floor rather than the competitive center. Paid direct patient care is required for admission, though general healthcare experience is not separately mandated. Applicants should verify that their patient care hours are compensated, as unpaid or volunteer experience alone will not satisfy this requirement.
The curriculum integrates case-based, problem-based, organ and systems-based, and team-based learning approaches, reflecting a clinically oriented pedagogical philosophy rather than a traditional lecture-heavy model. The program highlights a gross anatomy lab and simulation center as hands-on training resources, and incoming class size is set at 50 students.
Prerequisites carry a 10-year time limit and include general chemistry with lab (8 credits), general biology with lab (8 credits), human anatomy with lab (4 credits), human physiology with lab (4 credits), microbiology with lab (3 credits), and statistics (3 credits). Applicants may enter with up to two prerequisites still outstanding. International applicants are conditionally accepted, and the program accepts students from outside Tennessee.
Total tuition is $106,750 with a $1,500 seat deposit. Admission is rolling on a first-come, first-served basis with a deadline of December 1, 2026, so early submission is strategically important. Three letters of reference are required, and the selection process includes both traditional and group interview formats conducted onsite.
Applicants should honestly assess whether their GPA, patient care profile, and alignment with a Christian institutional mission together make Lipscomb a realistic and genuinely fitting choice before investing in the application.