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Wake Forest University Nurse Anesthesia Program

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Winston-Salem, NC

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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
3
GPA measured on
Nursing degree coursework
Minimum ICU experience
12 months
GRE
Required

Applying

Where the application goes, what it asks for, and when it's due.
Application deadline
Sep 1 each year (next: Sep 1, 2027)
Applies through NursingCAS
No
Application portal
direct
Letters of recommendation
2
Letters from
the nurse manager the applicant directly reports to, and a professional colleague who can attest to the applicant's abilities in the critical care setting
CRNA letter required
No
Interview
Required

The program

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

Cost & outcomes

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
Tuition, total
$124,758 — calculated by us from the program's published rate (2026-2027 rates)
NCE board pass rate
92% passed on the first attempt (GY 2025)
Acceptance rate
21% — published by the program (AY 2026)

Wake Forest University Nurse Anesthesia Program — frequently asked

What GPA does Wake Forest University Nurse Anesthesia Program require?

Wake Forest University Nurse Anesthesia Program lists a GPA of at least 3.0 in nursing degree 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 Wake Forest University Nurse Anesthesia Program 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 Wake Forest University Nurse Anesthesia Program require the GRE?

Wake Forest University Nurse Anesthesia Program requires the GRE. Requirements change between cycles — confirm on the program's official page before you rely on it.

How long is the Wake Forest University Nurse Anesthesia Program 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 Wake Forest University Nurse Anesthesia Program cost?

Wake Forest University Nurse Anesthesia Program doesn't state a program total. Its published rate works out to $124,758 in tuition — that's our calculation, not a figure the program states (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 Wake Forest University Nurse Anesthesia Program application deadline?

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

What is the Wake Forest University Nurse Anesthesia Program NCE pass rate?

Wake Forest University Nurse Anesthesia Program reports that 92% of its graduates (GY 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.