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Wayne State University Nurse Anesthesia

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Detroit, MI

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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
3
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
Jun 1 each year (next: Jun 1, 2027)
Applies through NursingCAS
Yes
Application portal
nursingcas
Letters of recommendation
3
Letters from
two current ICU RN co-workers (in the same position as the applicant) and the applicant's immediate RN ICU supervisor
CRNA letter required
No
Interview
Required

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
$75,422 in-state · $152,775 out-of-state — calculated by us from the program's published rate
NCE board pass rate
95% passed on the first attempt (Class of 2025)
Acceptance rate (est.)
20% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one

Wayne State University Nurse Anesthesia — frequently asked

What GPA does Wayne State University Nurse Anesthesia require?

Wayne State University Nurse Anesthesia lists a GPA of at least 3.0 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 Wayne State University Nurse 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 Wayne State University Nurse Anesthesia require the GRE?

Wayne State University Nurse 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 Wayne State University Nurse Anesthesia 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.

How much does Wayne State University Nurse Anesthesia cost?

Wayne State University Nurse Anesthesia doesn't state a program total. Its published rate works out to $75,422 for in-state students and $152,775 out-of-state in tuition — that's our calculation, not a figure the program states. 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 Wayne State University Nurse Anesthesia application deadline?

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

What is the Wayne State University Nurse Anesthesia NCE pass rate?

Wayne State University Nurse Anesthesia reports that 95% 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.