CRNA programs in California
California has 6 accredited nurse anesthesia programs. Minimum GPA requirements range from about 3–3.25, and listed ICU-experience minimums run 12–24 months. Below is every program in the state — open any one to see its full requirements, deadlines, and how competitive your profile is.
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CRNA programs in California — FAQ
California has 6 accredited nurse anesthesia (CRNA) programs: Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia, Loma Linda University Nurse Anesthesia, National University Fresno Nurse Anesthesia Program, Samuel Merritt University Nurse Anesthesia, UC Davis Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Southern California Nurse Anesthesia.
Minimum GPA requirements at California CRNA programs range from about 3–3.25. Competitive applicants usually exceed the stated minimum, so aim for a 3.5+ cumulative and science GPA where you can. Boost scores your GPA against every program's real bar.
None of the listed California programs currently require the GRE, and 2 of them state a CCRN requirement in the data we've verified. The CCRN isn't a COA accreditation requirement — the COA asks for a nursing degree, an unencumbered RN license and a year of critical-care experience — so programs differ on whether they ask for it. Requirements change by cycle — verify each program's page for the current cycle.
Listed minimums range from 12–24 months of adult ICU experience, though most competitive applicants bring 2+ years in a high-acuity unit. Boost tracks your ICU months against each program's requirement.
Total tuition at California programs runs roughly $108k–$170k, before living costs and fees. Public/in-state programs tend to sit at the low end. See each program's page for its full cost of attendance.
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