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Samford University Nurse Anesthesia Program

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Birmingham, AL

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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 ICU experience
12 months
GRE
Required

Applying

Where the application goes, what it asks for, and when it's due.
Application deadline
May 1 each year (next: May 1, 2027)
Applies through NursingCAS
No
Application portal
direct
Letters of recommendation
3
Letters from
a current or previous professor, a work supervisor, and a professional colleague
CRNA letter required
No
Interview
In-person

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
$107,856 — calculated by us from the program's published rate (2026-2027 rates)
NCE board pass rate
87% passed on the first attempt (Class of 2025)
Acceptance rate (est.)
20% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one

Samford University Nurse Anesthesia Program — frequently asked

What GPA does Samford University Nurse Anesthesia Program require?

Samford University Nurse Anesthesia Program lists a GPA of at least 3.0 across all college 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 Samford University 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 Samford University Nurse Anesthesia Program require the GRE?

Samford University Nurse Anesthesia Program requires the GRE. Requirements change between cycles — confirm on the program's official page before you rely on it.

How long is the Samford University 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 Samford University Nurse Anesthesia Program cost?

Samford University Nurse Anesthesia Program doesn't state a program total. Its published rate works out to $107,856 in tuition — that's our calculation, not a figure the program states (2026-2027 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 Samford University Nurse Anesthesia Program application deadline?

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

What is the Samford University Nurse Anesthesia Program NCE pass rate?

Samford University Nurse Anesthesia Program reports that 87% of its graduates (Class of 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.