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Virginia Commonwealth University Nurse Anesthesia

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Richmond, VA

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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
Not required

Applying

Where the application goes, what it asks for, and when it's due.
Application deadline
Mar 1 each year (next: Mar 1, 2027)
Applies through NursingCAS
Yes
Application portal
nursingcas
Letters of recommendation
3
Letters from
one from the immediate supervisor responsible for performance evaluations; others from colleagues, physicians or clinical educators
CRNA letter required
No
Interview
Required

The program

What you're signing up for.
Degree
DNAP
Length
9 semesters
Format
Not published
Class size
35 students — as stated by the program

Cost & outcomes

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
Tuition, total
Not published as a program total — check the program's site
NCE board pass rate
96% passed on the first attempt (December 2025 etpDNAP graduation class)
Acceptance rate (est.)
18% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one
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 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 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?

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?

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

When is the Virginia Commonwealth University Nurse Anesthesia application deadline?

Virginia Commonwealth University Nurse Anesthesia's application deadline is Mar 1 each year; the next one is Mar 1, 2027. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.

What is the Virginia Commonwealth University Nurse Anesthesia NCE pass rate?

Virginia Commonwealth University Nurse Anesthesia reports that 96% of its graduates (December 2025 etpDNAP graduation class) 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.