University of Puerto Rico Nurse Anesthesia Program
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Admissions requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3
- GPA measured on
- All college coursework
- Minimum ICU experience
- 12 months
- GRE
- Not required
Applying
- Application deadline
- Dec 15, 2026
- Applies through NursingCAS
- No
- Application portal
- direct
- Letters of recommendation
- 3
- Letters from
- one each from your most recent employer; a health care professional (preferably a licensed physician or a CRNA); and a teacher who can attest to your academic suitability for graduate study
- CRNA letter required
- No
- Interview
- Required
The program
- Degree
- DNP
- Length
- 36 months
- Format
- Not published
- Class size
- 17 students — as stated by the program
Cost & outcomes
- Tuition, total
- $43,500 in-state · $60,900 out-of-state — calculated by us from the program's published rate
- NCE board pass rate
- 100% passed on the first attempt (2025 (DPN-SA))
- Acceptance rate (est.)
- 25% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one
University of Puerto Rico Nurse Anesthesia Program — frequently asked
What GPA does University of Puerto Rico Nurse Anesthesia Program require?
University of Puerto Rico 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 University of Puerto Rico 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 University of Puerto Rico Nurse Anesthesia Program require the GRE?
University of Puerto Rico Nurse Anesthesia Program 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 Puerto Rico 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 University of Puerto Rico Nurse Anesthesia Program cost?
University of Puerto Rico Nurse Anesthesia Program doesn't state a program total. Its published rate works out to $43,500 for in-state students and $60,900 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 University of Puerto Rico Nurse Anesthesia Program application deadline?
The next application deadline on file is Dec 15, 2026. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.
What is the University of Puerto Rico Nurse Anesthesia Program NCE pass rate?
University of Puerto Rico Nurse Anesthesia Program reports that 100% of its graduates (2025 (DPN-SA)) 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.