College of St. Scholastica

What you'll study

Instruction blends classroom learning, hands-on laboratory skill sessions and clinical immersion. Core learning experiences and training tools highlighted by the program include:

• Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)
• Laparoscopic surgical simulation
• High-fidelity clinical simulation and task trainers
• Standardized patient encounters
• Telehealth certification
• Clinical placements with a focus on continuity of care, including a guaranteed 12 weeks of primary care rotations and opportunities for multiple rotations in rural communities

Entry requirements

The source page does not list specific academic or prerequisite entry requirements. The program notes an admissions preference for the surrounding six-state region (MN, WI, IA, SD, ND, MI) as part of its rural workforce mission; applicants should consult the program admissions page or contact the office for detailed prerequisites and application instructions.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for generalist PA practice and for work in rural and underserved settings; the program states its aim to make students practice-ready anywhere. On completion of the degree, graduates are eligible to take the PANCE. The program highlights partnerships with regional health systems, including Level I and II trauma centers and a broad range of clinical specialties for training exposure.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program publishes tuition and fee figures: tuition listed at $1,012 per credit (2026–27 rate) and a total tuition figure of $112,332 for the 111-credit degree, plus total college and program fees of $6,782, yielding a direct tuition-and-fees total of $119,114. An estimated total cost of attendance (including indirect living expenses) is shown as $203,164. Prospective students should review the program financial aid pages and the PA Student Handbook for current rates, indirect cost estimates, refund policies, and available grant-supported training opportunities that may offset costs.