Concordia University, St. Paul

Concordia University, St. Paul
1282 Concordia Ave \r\n
St. Paul, Minnesota 55104

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*Last updated January 26th, 2026

General Information

Mission Statement: The mission of the Concordia University-St. Paul Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program is to educate and train compassionate PAs who deliver high-quality, evidence-based, and technologically-contemporary care to all patient populations, and are dedicated to improving access to healthcare for all.

Unique Program Features: Our program is distinguished by a deliberate focus on bedside clinical practice and the integration of medical knowledge into real-world patient care. Students receive longitudinal training in EMR navigation, point-of-care ultrasound, advanced procedures, voice-enabled documentation, and AI-supported clinical decision tools, paired with individualized coaching and structured preparation for post-graduate practice.

Curriculum Focus: Case-Based Learning; Collaborative or Team-Based Learning; Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning; Problem-Based Learning

Credentials Offered: Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)

Type of Masters Degree: MSPAS: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, MSPAS: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Undergrad to Masters Bridge or Dual Degree: No

Doctorate Degree Offered: No

Masters to Doctorate Bridge or Dual Degree: No

Program Length: 28 Months

Start Month: January 2027

Estimated Incoming Class Size: 45

Part-time Option: No

Distance Learning: No

On-Campus Housing: No

Required Onsite Interview: Yes

Types of Interviews: Traditional Interview; Panel Interview; Group Interview

Admission Type: Rolling - Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis

Deadlines, Fees, & Eligibility

Application Deadline: 08/01/2026

Deadline Requirement: Green-Verified: the application has been submitted, payment, all transcripts, and at least two evaluation letters must be received by CASPA by the posted deadline, and the application has a verified status, meaning all GPAs have been calculated by CASPA.

Out of State Students Accepted: Yes

Transfer Students Accepted: No

DACA Status Applicants Considered: Yes, with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.

International Applicants Accepted: Yes, with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.

International Application Link

Support for Veterans: Veteran scholarships: Scholarship or financial assistance like reduced or in-state tuition offered).;Clinical partnerships: Partnerships with veteran organizations for rotations.;Special admission consideration: Processes that recognize military veterans.;a consortium of colleges that recognizes the unique needs of veterans in achieving their educational goals. Many of these institutions offer special benefits;such as tuition reduction or credit for experiential learning.;Veteran faculty: Faculty members who have veteran status.;Yellow Ribbon program: Institutional participation in the a university-funded scholarship program for veterans.;SOC member: Institutional participation in the Service members Opportunity Colleges programs;Yellow Ribbon Schools program

Separate Tuition Rates: No

Tuition: $104,475

Seat Deposit: Yes

Seat Deposit Cost: $1,000

Refundable Seat Deposit: Yes, Fully refundable

Supplemental Application: No

Supplemental Deadline: No information provided

Supplemental Application Fee: No information provided

Supplemental Application Fee Waiver: No information provided

Requirements

Special Considerations: Minimum 500 hours of patient-care experience hours required at time of application, from paid or volunteer experiences. Refer to the program's admissions page for details: https://www.csp.edu/admissions/physician-assistant-admissions-process/

Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required: 2

Types of References Required: No restrictions

Standardized Test(s) Required: None

Minimum Overall GPA Required: 3.00

Minimum Prereq GPA Required: N/A

Minimum Science GPA Required: N/A

Experience

Healthcare Experience: Yes, required

Paid Health Care: Required

Volunteer/Community Service Health Care: Required

Hours Needed: 500

Time Limit in Which To Complete Experience: No Requirement

Paid Direct Patient Care: Required

Volunteer Direct Patient Care: Required

Direct Patient Care Hours Needed: 500

Direct Patient Care Time Limit: No Requirement

Other Paid Health Care: No information provided

Other Volunteer Health Care: No information provided

Shadowing a PA: Recommended but not required

Shadowing a Physician: Recommended but not required

Shadowing other health care provider: Recommended but not required

Clinical and/or non-clinical research: Not Required

Virtual Health Care Accepted: No

Virtual Shadowing Accepted: Yes

Prerequisites

Human Anatomy: 3 Credit(s)

Biochemistry: 3 Credit(s)

Microbiology: 3 Credit(s)

Human Physiology: 3 Credit(s)

Statistics: 3 Credit(s)

Prereq requirements: All prerequisite courses must be upper division (200-level or higher), except statistics, and completed at an accredited institution. Online courses accepted from accredited institutions. PSEO, AP courses, or work experience is not accepted.

Prereq time limit: No Requirement

Outstanding pre-requisites must be completed in the following time frame: At any point prior to matriculation

Maximum number of outstanding prerequisites allowed: 2

Matriculants

Matriculant GPAs

Matriculant Overall GPA: No information provided

Matriculant Science GPA: No information provided

GRE Average Scores

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Score: No information provided

Average Analytical Writing GRE Score: No information provided

Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Score: No information provided

GRE Average Percentiles

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Percentile: No information provided

Average Analytical Writing GRE Percentile: No information provided

Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Percentile: No information provided

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