PA Schools in Minnesota

All 6 accredited physician assistant programs in Minnesota, with GPA, class size, GRE policy and CASPA deadline for each.

Accredited programs

6

Avg accepted GPA range

3.25 to 3.88

Combined max seats

159

Minnesota PA programs

• Augsburg University
  Avg accepted GPA 3.60 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 33 · Deadline August 1, 2026
• Bethel UniversityOn probation
  Avg accepted GPA 3.88 · Min GPA 3.25 · Max class 40 · Deadline August 1, 2026
• College of St. Scholastica
  Avg accepted GPA 3.68 · Min GPA 3.00 · Max class 30 · 28 months · Deadline August 1, 2026
• Concordia University, St. PaulProvisional
  Avg accepted GPA 3.25 · Min GPA 3.00
• Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences
  Min GPA 3.50 · Max class 24 · 24 months · Deadline August 1, 2026
• Saint Catherine UniversityOn probation
  Avg accepted GPA 3.64 · Min GPA 3.20 · Max class 32 · Deadline August 1, 2026

Programs on ARC-PA probation remain accredited, and their students graduate and sit for the PANCE. Confirm any program's current status on the ARC-PA accredited program list.

Frequently asked questions

How many PA schools are in Minnesota?

Minnesota has 6 ARC-PA accredited physician assistant programs, 2 of them on accreditation-probation.

What GPA do you need for PA school in Minnesota?

Among the 5 Minnesota programs that publish it, the average GPA of admitted students ranges from 3.25 to 3.88. Each program's own minimum and average are listed above.

Are any Minnesota PA programs on probation?

2 programs in Minnesota hold ARC-PA Accreditation-Probation: Bethel University and Saint Catherine University. Probation is not loss of accreditation; students still graduate and sit for the PANCE. Check current status on the ARC-PA site before applying.

PA schools in other states

Sourced from ARC-PA and each program's official admissions pages, and checked regularly. Requirements change, so always confirm on the program's own site before you apply. PA Path is a planning tool and does not guarantee admission.