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Northern Kentucky University Nurse Anesthesia

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Highland Heights, KY

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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
3
GPA measured on
All college coursework
Minimum science GPA
3
Minimum ICU experience
12 months
GRE
Not required

Applying

Where the application goes, what it asks for, and when it's due.
Application deadline
Aug 30 each year (next: Aug 30, 2027)
Applies through NursingCAS
No
Application portal
direct
Letters of recommendation
3
Letters from
professional recommenders (suggested, not required: nurse manager, professor, clinical nurse educator, MD)
Interview
In-person

The program

What you're signing up for.
Degree
DNP
Length
36 months
Format
Hybrid
Class size
24 students — as stated by the program

Cost & outcomes

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
Tuition, total
$83,422 in-state · $106,848 out-of-state — calculated by us from the program's published rate (2026/2027AY rates)
NCE board pass rate
95.2% passed on the first attempt (2025)
Acceptance rate (est.)
22% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one

Northern Kentucky University Nurse Anesthesia — frequently asked

What GPA does Northern Kentucky University Nurse Anesthesia require?

Northern Kentucky University Nurse Anesthesia lists a GPA of at least 3.0 across all college coursework 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 Northern Kentucky 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 Northern Kentucky University Nurse Anesthesia require the GRE?

Northern Kentucky 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 Northern Kentucky University Nurse Anesthesia 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 Northern Kentucky University Nurse Anesthesia cost?

Northern Kentucky University Nurse Anesthesia doesn't state a program total. Its published rate works out to $83,422 for in-state students and $106,848 out-of-state in tuition — that's our calculation, not a figure the program states (2026/2027AY 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 Northern Kentucky University Nurse Anesthesia application deadline?

Northern Kentucky University Nurse Anesthesia's application deadline is Aug 30 each year; the next one is Aug 30, 2027. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.

What is the Northern Kentucky University Nurse Anesthesia NCE pass rate?

Northern Kentucky University Nurse Anesthesia reports that 95.2% of its graduates (2025) 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.