Saint Catherine University
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This program has had 1 accreditation action in the past 5 years, including Probation. See the accreditation history section for details.
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About the program
Overview
Mission statement
The Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program at St. Catherine University provides the building blocks of critical thinking by incorporating medical decision-making, ethical considerations, and principles of team-based practice into every course. Our innovative curriculum begins with 14 months in the classroom engaging in progressive, rich discussion—one that includes a global perspective—and hands-on experiences alongside experts in clinical settings. Next is 14 months of clinical clerkships (2,000 hours at a clinical location) before concluding with a senior seminar. Students who complete the program will be prepared to take the National Certification Examination required for licensure and clinical practice, and will demonstrate: Critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and m
Clinical rotations
14 months of clinical clerkships divided into equal‑length rotations in family medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, general surgery, internal medicine, emergency medicine, and mental health, plus two elective rotations and two senior clerkships (total of 12 clerkships).
- Credentials offered
- Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
- Doctorate offered
- No
- On-campus housing
- Yes
- CASPA participant
- Yes
The numbers
At a glance
PANCE 2-yr avg
98.5%
First-time pass rate
Class size
32
Cohort
Tuition
$109,487
Total program
Min GPA
3.20
Required
Student:faculty
3.2:1
Plan ahead
Critical dates
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Aug 1, 2026Application deadlinePassed
- Aug 1, 2026CASPA verification duePassed
- Aug 1, 2026Program startsPassed
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Not publishedSupplemental due
The process
Admissions
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Program requirements
- Min overall GPA
- 3.20
- Min prerequisite GPA
- 3.00
- Min PCE hours
- 2,000
- Healthcare experience
- Required
- Shadowing
- Recommended but not required
Interview format
Traditional Interview
On-site required · Traditional Interview
Application style
Single decision date
Required tests
Letters of recommendation — minimum 2
Employee/Supervisor; Other health care provider; Academic Reference (e.g. Teacher/Professor or Academic Advisor)
Acceptance policies
None
The bill
Costs
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Supplemental fee waiver: Not available
Total cost of attendance
1 recorded cost estimate
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Coursework
Prerequisites
Coursework policies
5 recorded policy fields
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Behavioral Science
2 required courses.
- General Psychology
- Lifespan Developmental Psychology or Understanding Psychological Disorders (Abnormal Psychology)
Math
2 required courses.
- Pre-Calculus
- Statistics
Other
1 required course.
- Medical terminology
Science
5 required courses.
- Human or Vertebrate Anatomy
- Human or Vertebrate Physiology
- Organic Chemistry with lab
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
Course requirement details
10 prerequisite records
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Admitted students
Class profile
Admissions and outcomes
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Outcomes
PANCE pass rates
Latest first-time pass rate (2024): 100.0%
Two-year average: 98.5%
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5 years of PANCE results
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Track record
Accreditation history
- First accredited
- 2012/03/06
- Last continued
- September 2015
- Next review
- October 2027
- September 2025Accreditation-Probation
Adverse Action-Accreditation-Probation due to noncompliance concerns. The commission noted 15 areas of noncompliance with the Standards and 8 new observations. A focused probation visit will occur in advance of the October 2027 commission meeting. The program's maximum class size remains 32.
- March 2021Progress Report
The commission acknowledged the report providing evidence of changes in response to COVID-19. No further information requested.
- March 2020Progress Report
The program received an alert that the number of students exceeded the maximum entering class size. The commission accepted the required Exceeding Class Size report. No further information requested.
- March 2018Progress Report
The program received an alert that the number of students exceeded the maximum entering class size. The commission accepted the required Exceeding Class Size report. No further information requested.
- March 2016Progress Report
The commission accepted the reports addressing Standards A3.14b, B3.06a and b, and C2.01c (4th edition). No further information requested.
Last updated: Apr 17, 2026
Directory facts are sourced from the PAEA directory.