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Boston College Nurse Anesthesia Program

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Chestnut Hill, MA

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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
3
GPA measured on
Undergraduate coursework
Minimum ICU experience
12 months
GRE
Required

Applying

Where the application goes, what it asks for, and when it's due.
Application deadline
Jun 30 each year (next: Jun 30, 2027)
Applies through NursingCAS
No
Application portal
direct
Letters of recommendation
3
Letters from
an immediate supervisor, an academic reference, and an academic or professional reference
CRNA letter required
No
Interview
Required

The program

What you're signing up for.
Degree
DNP
Length
36 months
Format
In-Person
Class size
Not published

Cost & outcomes

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
Tuition, total
$189,344 — calculated by us from the program's published rate (2026-2027 rates)
NCE board pass rate
100% passed on the first attempt (2026)
Acceptance rate (est.)
13% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one

Boston College Nurse Anesthesia Program — frequently asked

What GPA does Boston College Nurse Anesthesia Program require?

Boston College Nurse Anesthesia Program lists a GPA of at least 3.0 across undergraduate 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 Boston College 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 Boston College Nurse Anesthesia Program require the GRE?

Boston College Nurse Anesthesia Program requires the GRE. Requirements change between cycles — confirm on the program's official page before you rely on it.

How long is the Boston College 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 Boston College Nurse Anesthesia Program cost?

Boston College Nurse Anesthesia Program doesn't state a program total. Its published rate works out to $189,344 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 Boston College Nurse Anesthesia Program application deadline?

Boston College Nurse Anesthesia Program's application deadline is Jun 30 each year; the next one is Jun 30, 2027. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.

What is the Boston College Nurse Anesthesia Program NCE pass rate?

Boston College Nurse Anesthesia Program reports that 100% of its graduates (2026) 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.