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University of Arizona Nurse Anesthesiology Program

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Tucson, AZ

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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
3
GPA measured on
Nursing degree coursework
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
Aug 1 each year (next: Aug 1, 2027)
Applies through NursingCAS
Yes
Application portal
nursingcas
Letters of recommendation
3
Interview
Not published

The program

What you're signing up for.
Degree
DNP
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
$114,853 including fees — the program's published total (FY 26-27 rates)
NCE board pass rate
99% passed on the first attempt (2025 Class)
Acceptance rate (est.)
20% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one

University of Arizona Nurse Anesthesiology Program — frequently asked

What GPA does University of Arizona Nurse Anesthesiology Program require?

University of Arizona Nurse Anesthesiology Program lists a GPA of at least 3.0 in nursing degree coursework. 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 University of Arizona Nurse Anesthesiology 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 University of Arizona Nurse Anesthesiology Program require the GRE?

University of Arizona Nurse Anesthesiology 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 University of Arizona Nurse Anesthesiology 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 University of Arizona Nurse Anesthesiology Program cost?

University of Arizona Nurse Anesthesiology Program publishes a total of $114,853, including fees (FY 26-27 rates). 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 University of Arizona Nurse Anesthesiology Program application deadline?

University of Arizona Nurse Anesthesiology Program's application deadline is Aug 1 each year; the next one is Aug 1, 2027. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.

What is the University of Arizona Nurse Anesthesiology Program NCE pass rate?

University of Arizona Nurse Anesthesiology Program reports that 99% of its graduates (2025 Class) 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.