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University of Pittsburgh Nurse Anesthesia Program

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Pittsburgh, PA

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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum 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
Apr 1 each year (next: Apr 1, 2027)
Applies through NursingCAS
Yes
Application portal
nursingcas
Letters of recommendation
3
Letters from
professional recommenders who support your ability to complete a demanding graduate academic and clinical program; at least one from a current or recent direct supervisor
Interview
In-person or virtual

The program

What you're signing up for.
Degree
DNP
Length
36 months
Format
In-Person
Class size
Not published

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
95% passed on the first attempt (Fall 2025)
Acceptance rate (est.)
16% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one

University of Pittsburgh Nurse Anesthesia Program — frequently asked

What GPA does University of Pittsburgh Nurse Anesthesia Program require?

University of Pittsburgh Nurse Anesthesia Program lists a 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 University of Pittsburgh 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 University of Pittsburgh Nurse Anesthesia Program require the GRE?

University of Pittsburgh Nurse Anesthesia Program 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 University of Pittsburgh 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.

When is the University of Pittsburgh Nurse Anesthesia Program application deadline?

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

What is the University of Pittsburgh Nurse Anesthesia Program NCE pass rate?

University of Pittsburgh Nurse Anesthesia Program reports that 95% of its graduates (Fall 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.