Bethel University (MN) PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

• No extra standardized testing — No GRE, PA-CAT, or CASPer required — one less hurdle if standardized tests are not your strength.

• Ask about board prep — The reported first-time PANCE pass rate is 88%. That is below the national average — a fair question to ask on interview day is what remediation and board prep look like.

• Stricter prerequisite grades — A minimum of B- in prerequisites is tougher than the typical C. Recheck your transcript before you invest in the application.

• Recency matters — Prerequisites expire after 5 years for anatomy, physiology, and microbiology; no expiration for other courses. Older science coursework may need to be retaken.

Bethel University (MN) is located in Minnesota. The details below come straight from the program and are re-checked on a rolling basis.

At a glance

• Location: Minnesota

• Institution type: Private

• Program length: 27 months

• Class size: 32 students

• Start month: June

• Application deadline: August

• Rolling admissions: No

• In-state tuition: $101,920

• Minimum overall GPA: 3.25

• Minimum science GPA: 3.25

• Minimum PCE hours: 500 hours

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 88%

• Accreditation status: Continued

Admission requirements

• GRE: No

• PA-CAT: No

• CASPer: No

• Supplemental application: Yes

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• Patient care experience: 500 hours minimum

• Interview format: in-person interview in the fall

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: B-

• Prerequisite expiration: 5 years for Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology; no expiration for other courses

• In-progress prerequisites accepted: Yes

• AP or CLEP credit accepted: Yes

• Pass/Fail coursework accepted: Yes

Required coursework

• Human Anatomy — 3 semester credit hours within last 5 years

• Human Physiology — 3 semester credit hours within last 5 years

• Organic Chemistry — 3 semester credit hours

• Biochemistry — 3 semester credit hours

• Microbiology — 3 semester credit hours within last 5 years

• Genetics — 3 semester credit hours

• Psychology — 3 semester credit hours

• Statistics — 3 semester credit hours

Cost

• In-state tuition: $101,920

• Seat deposit: $500

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• Program website: Bethel University (MN)

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: 651-635-8000

• Address: 2 Pine Tree Drive Suite 200, Bethel University Graduate School, Arden Hills, MN 99113

Program information last verified June 11, 2026. Requirements change — always confirm directly with the program before applying.