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Lipscomb University (Nashville)

Nashville, TN

GRE or MCATNot yet accredited
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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
No stated minimum
Entrance exam
GRE or MCAT
Shadowing hours required
8

Applying

Where the application goes, and when it's due.
Application deadline
Not published — check the program's site
Interview
Required (format not published)

The program

What you're signing up for.
Institution
Lipscomb University
Accreditation
Not yet accredited
Length
28 months

Cost

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
Tuition
$70,000 per year (anticipated — the program says tuition is still an estimate)

Prerequisites

  • •Calculus I
  • •Statistics
  • •General Biology I & II with labs (8 credit hours)
  • •Human Anatomy & Physiology with labs (8 credit hours)
  • •General Chemistry I & II with labs (8 credit hours)
  • •Organic Chemistry I with lab
  • •Biochemistry I
  • •Physics I & II with labs

Notes

Lipscomb University's MS in Anesthesiologist Assistant Studies — a new program with its first cohort in 2026 that is not yet accredited (seeking SACSCOC and ARC-AA approval). The MCAT is preferred over the GRE, with applicants typically above the 50th percentile. The minimum GPA is 3.5 for bachelor's-degree holders (3.0 for those with a master's or terminal degree), and each prerequisite needs a B or higher. Program length is listed as 28 months. The Fall 2026 cohort applies through an internal application rather than CASAA, with CASAA anticipated for Fall 2027. Estimated total tuition is about $163,000.

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Your exam score

Lipscomb University (Nashville) publishes no minimum exam score. There is no number you have to clear to be considered here.

What it does say: “Both the MCAT and GRE are accepted. However, the MCAT is preferred. Typically, successful applicants will have achieved a score greater than the 50th percentile for all categories.” That is the program’s description of a competitive application, not a line you have to clear.

Read from the program’s own page on 2026-10-02. Source

If you trained outside the US

This program states that applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.

“US citizenship or permanent residency is required for attendance.”
The program's own words — the page we read ↗, read 2026-09-24

Requirements change between cycles, and a program can say one thing on its website and another in an email. Confirm with the program before you pay for a credential evaluation or an English exam. We do not advise on visas or immigration. The full route, step by step

Lipscomb University (Nashville) — frequently asked

Which entrance exam does Lipscomb University (Nashville) accept?

Lipscomb University (Nashville) accepts the GRE or MCAT. Score expectations and accepted exams change between cycles, so confirm on the program's page and on CASAA before you register for a test date.

How many shadowing hours does Lipscomb University (Nashville) require?

At least 8 documented hours of anesthesia shadowing or observation. More than the minimum generally helps — it's also the experience your personal statement and interview draw on.

What prerequisites does Lipscomb University (Nashville) require?

Calculus I, Statistics, General Biology I & II with labs (8 credit hours), Human Anatomy & Physiology with labs (8 credit hours), General Chemistry I & II with labs (8 credit hours), Organic Chemistry I with lab, Biochemistry I, Physics I & II with labs. Many programs also require science coursework to have been completed within roughly the last 5–10 years, so check recency as well as completion.

How long is the Lipscomb University (Nashville) program?

About 28 months of full-time study. CAA programs run continuously with heavy clinical time, so most students can't work meaningfully during them.

How much does Lipscomb University (Nashville) cost?

Tuition at Lipscomb University (Nashville): $70,000 per year (anticipated — the program says tuition is still an estimate). Fees and living costs come on top, so budget across the full program length, not a single year.

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