Bethel University (MN) Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Not rolling – all apps reviewed after Aug 1 deadline; scored on fit with program mission/goals (academic achievement, communication, critical thinking, compassion/service, professional & leadership experience, motivation).

3.25 GPA and 500 PCE are minimums; no GRE; no stated in-state preference. (bethel.edu PA how-to-apply)

Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.

💬 How This Program Interviews

Where: On campus

Selected candidates are invited for an in-person interview in the fall, with exact dates communicated in the invitation to interview; the specific interview format is not published.

Summarized from Bethel University (MN)’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-08-01. Interview formats and dates change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you make travel plans. See the program’s interview page.

Bethel University (MN) PA Program Mission Statement

Boldly informed and motivated by the Christian faith, the Bethel Physician Assistant program prepares students through an exceptional education, equipping them with the skills necessary for competent, compassionate, and culturally responsive medical practice as a physician assistant.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: June
Class Duration: 27 months
Class Capacity: 40
Seat Deposit: $500
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required

TUITION

Total cost with required fees: $111,596
Resident tuition: $109,200 (excludes program fees)
Nonresident tuition: $109,200 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 92%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 92%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: August
Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Verified by deadline
Fee: $100

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.25
Science GPA: 3.25
Prereq GPA : No minimum required
Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.8
- Science: 3.8
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B- required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 5 year(s)
Prerequisite Coursework: Organic Chemistry (3 cr); Biochemistry (3 cr); Anatomy (3 cr); Physiology (3 cr); Microbiology (3 cr); Genetics (3 cr); General Psychology (3 cr); Statistics (3 cr) — must be completed within 5 (Anatomy/Physiology/Microbiology; waiver to 10 possible with academic excellence and clinical experience)

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 500

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

Two recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)

GRE

Not Required

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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