University of Detroit Mercy Nurse Anesthesia
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Admissions requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3
- GPA measured on
- Nursing degree coursework
- Minimum ICU experience
- 12 months
- GRE
- Not required
Applying
- Application deadline
- Jun 15 each year (next: Jun 15, 2027)
- Applies through NursingCAS
- Yes
- Application portal
- nursingcas
- Letters of recommendation
- 3
- Letters from
- an academic reference (a faculty member from your BSN nursing program or the nursing dean's office), your current ICU nurse manager/immediate supervisor, and a colleague (RN, CRNA, or physician) familiar with your critical care skills
- CRNA letter required
- No
- Interview
- Required
The program
- Degree
- DNP
- Length
- 36 months
- Format
- Not published
- Class size
- 25 students — as stated by the program
Cost & outcomes
- Tuition, total
- $113,721 — the program's published total (2026-27 rates)
- NCE board pass rate
- 91.3% passed on the first attempt (August 2025)
- Acceptance rate (est.)
- 18% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one
University of Detroit Mercy Nurse Anesthesia — frequently asked
What GPA does University of Detroit Mercy Nurse Anesthesia require?
University of Detroit Mercy Nurse Anesthesia lists a GPA of at least 3.0 in nursing degree 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 Detroit Mercy 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 Detroit Mercy Nurse Anesthesia require the GRE?
University of Detroit Mercy Nurse Anesthesia 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 Detroit Mercy 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 Detroit Mercy Nurse Anesthesia cost?
University of Detroit Mercy Nurse Anesthesia publishes a total of $113,721 in tuition (2026-27 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 Detroit Mercy Nurse Anesthesia application deadline?
University of Detroit Mercy Nurse Anesthesia's application deadline is Jun 15 each year; the next one is Jun 15, 2027. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.
What is the University of Detroit Mercy Nurse Anesthesia NCE pass rate?
University of Detroit Mercy Nurse Anesthesia reports that 91.3% of its graduates (August 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.