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Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia

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Pasadena, CA

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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
3.2
GPA measured on
Last 60 credit hours
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
Jul 31 each year (next: Jul 31, 2027)
Applies through NursingCAS
No
Application portal
direct
Letters of recommendation
3
Interview
In-person

The program

What you're signing up for.
Degree
DNP
Length
36 months
Format
In-Person
Class size
35 students — as stated by the program

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
97% passed on the first attempt (2026)
Acceptance rate (est.)
15% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one

Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia — frequently asked

What GPA does Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia require?

Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia lists a GPA of at least 3.2 over the last 60 credit hours. 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 Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia 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 Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia require the GRE?

Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia'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 Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia 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.

When is the Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia application deadline?

Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia's application deadline is Jul 31 each year; the next one is Jul 31, 2027. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.

What is the Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia NCE pass rate?

Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia reports that 97% of its graduates (2026) 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.