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University of Puerto Rico Nurse Anesthesia Program

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San Juan, PR

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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
Not required

Applying

Where the application goes, what it asks for, and when it's due.
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

What you're signing up for.
Degree
DNP
Length
36 months
Format
Not published
Class size
17 students — as stated by the program

Cost & outcomes

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
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.

Requirements change between cycles — always confirm on the program's official page before you apply.