CRNA programs in South Dakota

South Dakota has 2 accredited nurse anesthesia (CRNA) programs: Mount Marty University Nurse Anesthesiology, University of South Dakota Nurse Anesthesia.

Minimum GPA requirements at South Dakota CRNA programs range from about 3. 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 South Dakota 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 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 South Dakota programs runs roughly $73k–$73k, 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.