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University of Tennessee Chattanooga Nurse Anesthesia

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Chattanooga, TN

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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
3
GPA measured on
Undergraduate coursework
Minimum science GPA
3.26
Minimum ICU experience
24 months
GRE
Not required

Applying

Where the application goes, what it asks for, and when it's due.
Application deadline
Not published — check the program's site
Applies through NursingCAS
No
Application portal
direct
Letters of recommendation
3
Letters from
suggested: a current or recent nurse manager or supervisor, and healthcare providers you have worked with clinically (nurse mentors, APRNs, physicians, and CRNAs)
Interview
In-person

The program

What you're signing up for.
Degree
DNP
Length
36 months
Format
Hybrid
Class size
30 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
94.7% passed on the first attempt (2025)
Acceptance rate (est.)
22% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one

University of Tennessee Chattanooga Nurse Anesthesia — frequently asked

What GPA does University of Tennessee Chattanooga Nurse Anesthesia require?

University of Tennessee Chattanooga Nurse Anesthesia lists a GPA of at least 3.0 across undergraduate coursework and a science GPA of at least 3.3. 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 Tennessee Chattanooga Nurse Anesthesia 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 University of Tennessee Chattanooga Nurse Anesthesia require the GRE?

University of Tennessee Chattanooga Nurse Anesthesia does not require the GRE. Requirements change between cycles — confirm on the program's official page before you rely on it.

How long is the University of Tennessee Chattanooga Nurse 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.

What is the University of Tennessee Chattanooga Nurse Anesthesia NCE pass rate?

University of Tennessee Chattanooga Nurse Anesthesia reports that 94.7% 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.