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South College DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program

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Knoxville, TN

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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
3
GPA measured on
All college coursework
Minimum science GPA
3
Minimum ICU experience
12 months
GRE
Not listed in admission requirements

Applying

Where the application goes, what it asks for, and when it's due.
Application deadline
Not published — check the program's site
Rolling admissions
Yes — applications are reviewed as they come in
Applies through NursingCAS
Yes
Application portal
nursingcas
Letters of recommendation
3
Letters from
a current employer/critical care supervisor who can confirm critical care experience; at least two of the three from healthcare providers
Interview
In-person

The program

What you're signing up for.
Degree
DNAP
Length
36 months
Format
Hybrid
Class size
Not published

Cost & outcomes

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
Tuition, total
Not published as a program total — check the program's site
NCE board pass rate
82.1% passed on the first attempt (DNP 2025 (admitted 1/2023))
Acceptance rate (est.)
22% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one

South College DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program — frequently asked

What GPA does South College DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program require?

South College DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program lists a GPA of at least 3.0 across all college coursework and a science GPA of at least 3.0. Minimums are a floor, not a target — admitted applicants are frequently above them, so treat the stated number as the bar to clear rather than the goal.

How much ICU experience does South College DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program require?

At least 12 months of critical-care experience. Most programs want that experience to be recent, in an adult ICU, and at high acuity — the unit you work in usually matters as much as the number of months.

Does South College DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program require the GRE?

South College DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program's admission requirements don't list the GRE. Requirements change between cycles — confirm on the program's official page before you rely on it.

How long is the South College DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program program?

36 months of full-time study, awarding the DNAP. Nurse anesthesia programs are front-loaded and clinically intense; most discourage working during the program.

What is the South College DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program NCE pass rate?

South College DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program reports that 82.1% of its graduates (DNP 2025 (admitted 1/2023)) passed the National Certification Examination on the first attempt. That's the program's own published figure — check its outcomes page for the most recent class.

Requirements change between cycles — always confirm on the program's official page before you apply.