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Hofstra-Northwell Nurse Anesthesia Program

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Hempstead, NY

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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
3
Minimum ICU experience
24 months
GRE
Not listed in admission requirements

Applying

Where the application goes, what it asks for, and when it's due.
Application deadline
Sep 1 each year (next: Sep 1, 2027)
Applies through NursingCAS
Yes
Application portal
nursingcas
Letters of recommendation
3
Letters from
the current immediate manager; the director or a faculty member of the most recent academic program (or, if graduated more than five years ago, a colleague holding a higher position or degree); and a current colleague holding a higher position or degree who can attest to the applicant's professional work
CRNA letter required
No
Interview
Required

The program

What you're signing up for.
Degree
DNP
Length
36 months
Format
In-Person
Class size
Not published

Cost & outcomes

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
Tuition, total
$178,035 — the program's published total
NCE board pass rate
94% passed on the first attempt (2025)
Acceptance rate (est.)
15% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one

Hofstra-Northwell Nurse Anesthesia Program — frequently asked

What GPA does Hofstra-Northwell Nurse Anesthesia Program require?

Hofstra-Northwell Nurse Anesthesia Program lists a 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 Hofstra-Northwell Nurse Anesthesia Program require?

At least 24 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 Hofstra-Northwell Nurse Anesthesia Program require the GRE?

Hofstra-Northwell 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 Hofstra-Northwell Nurse Anesthesia Program program?

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

How much does Hofstra-Northwell Nurse Anesthesia Program cost?

Hofstra-Northwell Nurse Anesthesia Program publishes a total of $178,035 in tuition. Books, living costs and any fees not included come on top, and because most students can't work much during the program, budget for living expenses across its full length.

When is the Hofstra-Northwell Nurse Anesthesia Program application deadline?

Hofstra-Northwell Nurse Anesthesia Program's application deadline is Sep 1 each year; the next one is Sep 1, 2027. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.

What is the Hofstra-Northwell Nurse Anesthesia Program NCE pass rate?

Hofstra-Northwell Nurse Anesthesia Program reports that 94% of its graduates (2025) 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.