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University of Iowa Nurse Anesthesia Program

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Iowa City, IA

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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 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
No
Application portal
direct
Letters of recommendation
3
Letters from
a physician, an employer/supervisor, and an academic/educator
CRNA letter required
No
Interview
In-person or virtual

The program

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

Cost & outcomes

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
Tuition, total
$85,690 in-state · $163,805 out-of-state including fees — the program's published total (2025-2026 rates)
NCE board pass rate
100% passed on the first attempt (Class of 2025)
Acceptance rate (est.)
16% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one

University of Iowa Nurse Anesthesia Program — frequently asked

What GPA does University of Iowa Nurse Anesthesia Program require?

University of Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa Nurse Anesthesia Program require the GRE?

University of Iowa 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 University of Iowa 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 Iowa Nurse Anesthesia Program cost?

University of Iowa Nurse Anesthesia Program publishes a total of $85,690 for in-state students and $163,805 out-of-state, including fees (2025-2026 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 University of Iowa Nurse Anesthesia Program application deadline?

University of Iowa Nurse Anesthesia Program'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 University of Iowa Nurse Anesthesia Program NCE pass rate?

University of Iowa Nurse Anesthesia Program reports that 100% 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.