University of the Incarnate Word Nurse Anesthesia Program
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Newly accredited: the COA granted this program initial accreditation effective June 3, 2026, and will next consider continued accreditation five years after the first class starts. The first cohort enrolled in Fall 2026, so no class has graduated and the program's own outcomes table reports no NCE board pass rate yet. (COA accreditation decisions and the program's own pages, checked Sept. 25, 2026.)
Admissions requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3.2
- GPA measured on
- All coursework or last 60 hours
- Minimum science GPA
- 3
- Minimum ICU experience
- 12 months
- Preferred ICU experience
- 24 months
- CCRN
- Required
- GRE
- Not listed in admission requirements
- Clinical hours required
- 2000
Applying
- Application deadline
- Jan 15, 2027 (Fall 2027 intake)
- Applications open
- 2026-08-01
- Applies through NursingCAS
- Yes
- Application portal
- nursingcas
- Letters of recommendation
- 2
- Letters from
- two professional references from healthcare providers who are knowledgeable of the applicant's academic potential and clinical aptitude
- Interview
- Required
The program
- Degree
- DNP
- Length
- 36 months
- Format
- Not published
- Class size
- Not published
- Class starts
- August
- Program director
- Rebecca Lee, DNP, CRNA, APRN
Cost & outcomes
- Tuition, total
- $119,795 — calculated by us from the program's published rate (2026-2027 rates)
- NCE board pass rate
- Not published by the program
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.
“International applicants must meet all requirements for international applicants listed in the general admissions section of the graduate catalog.”
- English requirement
- Required of international applicants, but the thresholds are published in the university's graduate catalog rather than on the program's page
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 the Incarnate Word Nurse Anesthesia Program — frequently asked
What GPA does University of the Incarnate Word Nurse Anesthesia Program require?
University of the Incarnate Word Nurse Anesthesia Program lists a GPA of at least 3.2 overall or over the last 60 credit hours and a science GPA of at least 3.0. 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 the Incarnate Word 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 the Incarnate Word Nurse Anesthesia Program require the GRE?
University of the Incarnate Word 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.
Does University of the Incarnate Word Nurse Anesthesia Program require the CCRN?
On the data we have, University of the Incarnate Word Nurse Anesthesia Program 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 the Incarnate Word 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 the Incarnate Word Nurse Anesthesia Program cost?
University of the Incarnate Word Nurse Anesthesia Program doesn't state a program total. Its published rate works out to $119,795 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 the Incarnate Word Nurse Anesthesia Program application deadline?
The next application deadline on file is Jan 15, 2027 for the Fall 2027 intake. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.