Minnesota at a glance: 6 program/campus listings · 5 of 6 do not require the GRE · full-program resident tuition + fees $105,525–$119,114

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Listed GPAs are not admitted-class averages. A program may use alternative routes, prerequisite-only thresholds or recommendations; “See profile” is not a promise of no requirement. Costs are full-program tuition plus required fees where the program publishes them; open “Cost context” for the breakdown and cohort. Living costs are additional. Check your CASPA GPA →

Program & locationGPA requirementsGRELengthResident tuition + fees
Augsburg University →Minneapolis, MinnesotaContinued GPA requirements3.00 cumulative3.00 science GRENot required Length27months Resident tuition + fees$111,725Tuition + required fees (tuition $108,225); living costs additionalProgram website ↗
Bethel University (MN) →St. Paul, MinnesotaProbation GPA requirements3.25 cumulative3.25 science
Prerequisite GPA

No separate published cutoff; B- in each required course

 GRENot required Length27months Resident tuition + fees$111,596Tuition + required fees (tuition $109,704); living costs additional
Cost context

Summer 2026 entering class (Bethel labels these per-term amounts estimates): full-program tuition is $109,704 (Bethel's seven-term schedule for this class at $937, $975 and $1,004 per credit: $14,992 + $21,450 + $23,400 + $11,700 + $12,051 + $15,064 + $11,047). Rates can change for later cohorts, so confirm with the program.

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College of St. Scholastica →Duluth, MinnesotaContinued GPA requirements3.00 cumulative3.00 science3.00 prerequisite GRENot required Length28months Resident tuition + fees$119,114Tuition + required fees (tuition $112,332); living costs additional
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Tuition is $112,332 at 2026-27 rates. College and program fees add $6,782, for $119,114 total. Actual cost will likely be higher as rates change.

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Concordia University, St. Paul →St. Paul, MinnesotaProvisional GPA requirements3.00 cumulativeSee profile science GRENot required Length28months Resident tuition + fees$105,525Tuition + required fees (tuition $101,325); living costs additional
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Inaugural cohort entering January 2027 (Concordia notes its rates are not yet final): full-program tuition is $101,325 ($965 per credit x 105 credits). Rates can change for later cohorts, so confirm with the program.

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Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences →Rochester, MinnesotaContinued GPA requirements3.50 cumulative3.50 science
Prerequisite GPA

Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites

 GRENot required Length24months Resident tuition + fees$118,034Tuition + required fees (tuition $110,000); living costs additionalProgram website ↗
Saint Catherine University →Saint Paul, MinnesotaProbation GPA requirements3.20 cumulative3.00 science3.00 prerequisite GRECheck program
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 Length28months Resident tuition + fees$111,797Tuition + required fees (tuition $109,487); living costs additional
Cost context

2026–2027 COA, seven terms across three program years. Public tuition correct. $2,800 books/materials/equipment allowance belongs under other. Existing comparison114597 includes that allowance. Nonresident same private rate; add missing nonresident display.

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Augsburg University Physician Assistant Program

Augsburg University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline August Application Deadline CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE ≥ 80 Hours International Applicants

Augsburg University PA Program (Minneapolis, MN): 27-month Masters, 3.0 min GPA, $108,225 tuition, 89% 5-yr PANCE, August CASPA deadline.

Address: 2211 Riverside Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454
Web: Augsburg PA Program Website
Bethel University (MN) Physician Assistant Program

Bethel University (MN) Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Probationary Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline August Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements

Bethel MN PA: probation accreditation, August 2026 deadline, 500 patient-care hours, verified courses, and approximately $113,124 projected tuition.

Address: Bethel University-Minnesota 3900 Bethel Drive St. Paul, Minnesota 55112
Web: Bethel University-Minnesota PA Program Website
College of St. Scholastica Physician Assistant Program

College of St. Scholastica Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline August Application Deadline CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE < 1000 Hours HCE ≥ 80 Hours

College of St. Scholastica PA program: 3.0 cumulative GPA, 750 paid direct-care hours, no GRE; $119,114 current-rate direct-cost estimate.

Address: College of St. Scholastica Office of Graduate Admissions 1200 Kenwood Avenue Duluth, MN 55811
Web: College of St. Scholastica PA Program Website
Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program

Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline August Application Deadline CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE < 1000 Hours HCE ≥ 80 Hours

Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences PA Program (Rochester, MN): 24-month Masters, 3.5 min GPA, $110,000 tuition, 96% first-time PANCE.

Address: Mayo Clinic PA Program 200 First Street SW Rochester, MN 55905
Web: Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences PA Program Website
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Saint Catherine University Physician Assistant Program

Saint Catherine University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Probationary Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline August Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements Health Care Experience Requirements International Applicants

Saint Catherine University PA Program (Saint Paul, MN): on ARC-PA probation, 28-month Masters, 3.2 min GPA, $109,487 tuition, 97% 5-yr PANCE.

Address: Saint Catherine University 2004 Randolph Avenue #4027 Saint Paul, MN 55105
Web: Saint Catherine University PA Program Website
Concordia University, St. Paul Physician Assistant Program

Concordia University, St. Paul Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Provisional Accreditation All PA Programs CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE < 1000 Hours HCE ≥ 80 Hours Organic Chemistry Requirement No Organic Chemistry Required Overall GPA Overall GPA ≥ 3.0 and Above PA-CAT PA-CAT Not Required PANCE Pass Rate To be determined

Concordia University PA Program (St. Paul, MN): 28-month Masters, provisional accreditation, 3.0 min GPA, $101,325 tuition.

Address: 1282 Concordia Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104
Web: https://www.csp.edu/program/physician-assistant/