Virginia Commonwealth University Nurse Anesthesia
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Admissions requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3
- Admitted class average GPA
- 3.7 — average of the class they admitted (most recent cohort of admitted entry-to-practice students)
- GPA measured on
- Undergraduate coursework
- Minimum ICU experience
- 12 months
- CCRN
- Required
- GRE
- Not required
Applying
- 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
- Degree
- DNAP
- Length
- 9 semesters
- Format
- Not published
- Class size
- 35 students — as stated by the program
Cost & outcomes
- 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
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.
“Students who want to enroll in the program and wish to practice outside the United States are encouraged to research applicable laws and regulations prior to applying to the Nurse Anesthesia Program.”
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
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.
Does Virginia Commonwealth University Nurse Anesthesia require the CCRN?
On the data we have, Virginia Commonwealth University Nurse Anesthesia requires the CCRN. 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.