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University of Detroit Mercy Nurse Anesthesia

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Detroit, MI

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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
3
GPA measured on
Nursing degree coursework
Minimum ICU experience
12 months
GRE
Not required

Applying

Where the application goes, what it asks for, and when it's due.
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

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

Cost & outcomes

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
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.

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