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
- GRE
- Not listed in admission requirements
Applying
- Application deadline
- Sep 15, 2026
- 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
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.
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 next application deadline on file is Sep 15, 2026. 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.