University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Nurse Anesthesia
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Admissions requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3
- GPA measured on
- All college coursework
- Minimum science GPA
- 3.25
- Minimum ICU experience
- 12 months
- CCRN
- Required
- GRE
- Not listed in admission requirements
Applying
- Application deadline
- Last published: Sep 15, 2026 (Fall 2027 intake) — next cycle not posted yet
- Applies through NursingCAS
- Yes
- Application portal
- nursingcas
- Letters of recommendation
- 3
- Letters from
- persons who know the applicant's work performance and experience, including the most recent critical care area supervisor
- Interview
- In-person
The program
- Degree
- DNP
- Length
- 36 months
- Format
- Hybrid
- Class size
- 20 students — as stated by the program
Cost & outcomes
- Tuition, total
- $90,000 in-state · $144,000 out-of-state — calculated by us from the program's published rate (2026-2027 rates)
- NCE board pass rate
- 65% passed on the first attempt (Class of 2025)
- Acceptance rate (est.)
- 18% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one
If you trained outside the US
We read this program's admissions pages and they take no position on international applicants. That is not a yes and not a no — ask the program before you spend anything.
“All international transcripts evaluated by a credentialing entity that is a member of NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services). An official TOEFL score of at least 550 or above on the paper-based exam, or 213 or above on computer-based exam, or a minimum score of 20 in each section of the iBT.”
- Credential evaluation
- Any NACES member agency
- English requirement
- TOEFL 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, or 20 in each iBT section; taken within two calendar years of admission
Requirements change between cycles, and a program can say one thing on its website and another in an email. Confirm with the program before you pay for a credential evaluation or an English exam. We do not advise on visas or immigration. The full route, step by step
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Nurse Anesthesia — frequently asked
What GPA does University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Nurse Anesthesia require?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Nurse Anesthesia lists a GPA of at least 3.0 across all college 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 Arkansas for Medical Sciences Nurse Anesthesia 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 Arkansas for Medical Sciences Nurse Anesthesia require the GRE?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Nurse Anesthesia's admission requirements don't list the GRE. Requirements change between cycles — confirm on the program's official page before you rely on it.
Does University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Nurse Anesthesia require the CCRN?
On the data we have, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Nurse Anesthesia requires the CCRN. Requirements change between cycles — confirm on the program's official page before you rely on it.
How long is the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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.
How much does University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Nurse Anesthesia cost?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Nurse Anesthesia doesn't state a program total. Its published rate works out to $90,000 for in-state students and $144,000 out-of-state in tuition — that's our calculation, not a figure the program states (2026-2027 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 Arkansas for Medical Sciences Nurse Anesthesia application deadline?
The most recent deadline University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Nurse Anesthesia published was Sep 15, 2026 for the Fall 2027 intake, and the next cycle's date isn't posted yet. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.
What is the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Nurse Anesthesia NCE pass rate?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Nurse Anesthesia reports that 65% 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.