2026-2027 cycleUpdated Apr 17, 2026

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MNMSPAS: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies27 monthsClass of 33Accreditation: ContinuedAccredited since 1996Website
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  • Program starts

    May 1, 2027 · 194 days

About the program

Overview

Mission statement

The Augsburg PA program is dedicated to educating compassionate, community-oriented, and forward-thinking health care professionals who are prepared to practice in primary care and address a wide range of patient needs. The program emphasizes team-based learning to prepare students for collaborative patient care, grounded in connection, respect, and innovation. Our goal is to develop informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, and critical thinkers who are equipped to provide high-quality care to patients across varied clinical and community settings.

Program features

Community Health and volunteer experience built into courses, integrated ultrasound curriculum, optional international course, telehealth curriculum

Cadaver labSimulation center

Clinical rotations

Approximately a 12‑month clinical phase with nine ~5‑week rotations (three each in fall, spring, summer) covering core specialties such as Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, plus two electives and a capstone.

Credentials offered
Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
On-campus housing
Yes
CASPA participant
Yes

The numbers

At a glance

2026-2027 cycle

PANCE 2-yr avg

95.5%

First-time pass rate

Class size

33

Cohort

Tuition

$108,395

Total program

Min GPA

3.00

Required

Student:faculty

3.3:1

Plan ahead

Critical dates

  • Aug 1, 2026
    Application deadline
    Passed
    Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026
  • Aug 1, 2026
    Supplemental due
    Passed
    Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026
  • May 1, 2027
    Program starts
    194 days
  • Not published
    CASPA verification due

The process

Admissions

Updated Apr 4, 2026

Program requirements

Min overall GPA
3.00
Min science GPA
3.00
Min prerequisite GPA
3.00
Min PCE hours
2,000
Min direct patient care
2,000 hrs
Healthcare experience
Required
Shadowing
Recommended but not required
GPA minimums checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Interview format

Group Interview

Virtual permitted · Group Interview

Application style

Single decision date

Supplemental application required

Required tests

GRE not requiredCASPer not requiredPA-CAT not required

Letters of recommendation — minimum 3

No restrictions

Acceptance policies

Out-of-stateInternationalTransferDACAVirtual shadowing

Veteran support

Veteran scholarshipsClinical partnershipsSpecial admission considerationYellow Ribbon program

None

The bill

Costs

Updated Apr 4, 2026

Tuition (total)$108,395
Supplemental fee$50
Seat deposit$1,000(non-refundable)
Tuition checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Supplemental fee waiver: Not available

Coursework

Prerequisites

Coursework policies

7 recorded policy fields

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Behavioral Science

1 required course.

  • Psychology

Math

1 required course.

  • Statistics

Other

1 required course.

  • Medical Terminology

Science

3 required courses.

  • Physiology
  • Microbiology
  • Biochemistry

Course requirement details

6 prerequisite records

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Admitted students

Class profile

Avg overall GPA
3.60
Avg science GPA
3.50
GPA averages checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Gender

  • female 73%
  • male 27%

Ethnicity

  • white 52%
  • asian 18%
  • hispanic 18%
  • black 12%

Admissions and outcomes

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Outcomes

PANCE pass rates

Latest first-time pass rate (2025): 100.0%

Two-year average: 95.5%

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PANCE history and comparison

10 years of PANCE results

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Track record

Accreditation history

First accredited
1996/10/01
Last continued
June 2021
Next review
July 2029
  • September 2024Progress Report

    The program's PANCE pass rate percentage was 85% or less for its 2023 cohort. The program submitted the required analysis of PANCE performance. The commission accepted the report.

  • March 2022Progress Report

    The commission accepted the report addressing 5th edition Standard C1.02c.i providing evidence the program implements its ongoing self-assessment process by applying the results leading to conclusions that identify program strengths.

  • September 2021Progress Report

    The commission acknowledged the report providing evidence of update of the Program Management Portal and update of the attrition table on the program's website.

  • June 2021Continued Accreditation

    Accreditation-Continued; Next Comprehensive Evaluation: June 2029. Maximum Class Size: 33.

  • March 2021Progress Report

    The commission acknowledged the report providing evidence of confirmation that all students in the class of 2020 met all program and supervised clinical practice experience learning outcomes and completed summative testing.

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Last updated: Apr 17, 2026

Directory facts are sourced from the PAEA directory.

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