Calculate your CASPA GPA for Physician Assistant program applications. The Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants uses specific grade classification and prerequisite course tracking for PA school admissions.
CASPA GPA Calculator for Physician Assistant Programs
CASPA calculates overall, science, and prerequisite GPAs for admission to Physician Assistant programs.
CASPA Grade Classifications
- Prerequisite Courses: Required courses specified by each PA program
- Science Courses: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics courses
- Non-Science Courses: All other coursework
Common PA Program Prerequisites
- Biology: General Biology I & II, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology
- Chemistry: General Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry
- Other Sciences: Microbiology, Genetics, Physics
- Mathematics: Statistics, College Algebra
- Other: Psychology, Medical Terminology, English
PA Program Competitiveness
- Average GPA: Most programs have average GPAs of 3.5+
- Prerequisite GPA: Often more important than overall GPA
- Healthcare Experience: Patient care hours are typically required
- Holistic Review: Programs consider experience, research, and personal qualities