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Medical University of South Carolina Nurse Anesthesia

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Charleston, SC

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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 ICU experience
12 months
GRE
Required if your cumulative GPA is below 3.6; waived with a master's or higher degree

Applying

Where the application goes, what it asks for, and when it's due.
Application deadline
Sep 15, 2026 (Summer 2027 intake)
Applies through NursingCAS
No
Application portal
direct
Letters of recommendation
3
Letters from
a supervisor, a colleague, and one additional professional reference of the applicant's choice (on the MUSC reference form)
CRNA letter required
No
Interview
In-person

The program

What you're signing up for.
Degree
DNAP
Length
36 months
Format
Not published
Class size
40 students — as stated by the program

Cost & outcomes

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
Tuition, total
$69,516 in-state · $122,373 out-of-state — the program's published total (2026-2027 rates)
NCE board pass rate
97% passed on the first attempt (2025)
Acceptance rate (est.)
18% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one

Medical University of South Carolina Nurse Anesthesia — frequently asked

What GPA does Medical University of South Carolina Nurse Anesthesia require?

Medical University of South Carolina Nurse Anesthesia lists a GPA of at least 3.0 across all college 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 Medical University of South Carolina 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 Medical University of South Carolina Nurse Anesthesia require the GRE?

It depends: required if your cumulative GPA is below 3.6; waived with a master's or higher degree. Requirements change between cycles — confirm on the program's official page before you rely on it.

How long is the Medical University of South Carolina Nurse Anesthesia program?

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 Medical University of South Carolina Nurse Anesthesia cost?

Medical University of South Carolina Nurse Anesthesia publishes a total of $69,516 for in-state students and $122,373 out-of-state in tuition (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 Medical University of South Carolina Nurse Anesthesia application deadline?

The next application deadline on file is Sep 15, 2026 for the Summer 2027 intake. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.

What is the Medical University of South Carolina Nurse Anesthesia NCE pass rate?

Medical University of South Carolina Nurse Anesthesia reports that 97% 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.