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Bellarmine University Nurse Anesthesia Program

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Louisville, KY

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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
3
GPA measured on
Undergraduate coursework
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
Oct 15 each year (next: Oct 15, 2026)
Applies through NursingCAS
Yes
Application portal
nursingcas
Letters of recommendation
3
Letters from
three professional references; at least one from the current employer/direct supervisor
Interview
Required

The program

What you're signing up for.
Degree
DNP
Length
36 months
Format
Hybrid
Class size
21 students — as stated by the program

Cost & outcomes

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
Tuition, total
$90,900 — the program's published total (2026 Cohort rates)
NCE board pass rate
Not published by the program
Acceptance rate (est.)
20% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one

Bellarmine University Nurse Anesthesia Program — frequently asked

What GPA does Bellarmine University Nurse Anesthesia Program require?

Bellarmine University Nurse Anesthesia Program lists a GPA of at least 3.0 across undergraduate 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 Bellarmine 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 Bellarmine University Nurse Anesthesia Program require the GRE?

Bellarmine University Nurse Anesthesia Program'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 Bellarmine 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 Bellarmine University Nurse Anesthesia Program cost?

Bellarmine University Nurse Anesthesia Program publishes a total of $90,900 in tuition (2026 Cohort 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 Bellarmine University Nurse Anesthesia Program application deadline?

Bellarmine University Nurse Anesthesia Program's application deadline is Oct 15 each year; the next one is Oct 15, 2026. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.

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