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Virginia Commonwealth University Nurse Anesthesia

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Richmond, VA

Application portal & deadline verified against the official program source.

Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
3
Minimum science GPA
3
Considers last-60 GPA
No
Minimum ICU experience
12 months
GRE required
No

Applying

Where the application goes, what it asks for, and when it's due.
Application deadline
2026-10-01
Annual deadline
03-01
Rolling admissions
No
Applies through NursingCAS
Yes
Application portal
nursingcas
Letters required
3
Letters from
CRNA, supervisor, professional
Letter from a CRNA
Yes
Interview format
Panel
Interview held
In-Person

The program

What you're signing up for.
Degree
DNAP
DNAP offered
No
Length
36 months
Format
Hybrid
Cohort size
60
Simulation lab
No

Cost & outcomes

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
Tuition (total)
$55,000
Stipend available
No
Board pass rate
97%
Acceptance rate
18%
Multi-site program. Main campus in Richmond, VA with distance sites including Alexandria/Northern Virginia and Roanoke. Total enrollment approximately 60 students across all sites (~20 per cohort per site).

Virginia Commonwealth University Nurse Anesthesia — frequently asked

What GPA does Virginia Commonwealth University Nurse Anesthesia require?

Virginia Commonwealth University Nurse Anesthesia lists a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 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 Virginia Commonwealth University 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 Virginia Commonwealth University Nurse Anesthesia require the GRE or CCRN?

On the data we have, Virginia Commonwealth University 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 Virginia Commonwealth University Nurse Anesthesia program?

About 36 months of full-time study, awarding the DNAP. Nurse anesthesia programs are front-loaded and clinically intense; most discourage working during the program.

How much does Virginia Commonwealth University Nurse Anesthesia cost?

Roughly $55k in total tuition on the figures we have, before fees and living costs. Because most students can't work much during the program, budget for living expenses across the full length as well.

When is the Virginia Commonwealth University Nurse Anesthesia application deadline?

The deadline on file is 2026-10-01. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.

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