University of Pittsburgh Nurse Anesthesia Program
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Admissions requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3
- Minimum ICU experience
- 12 months
- CCRN
- Not stated by the program
- GRE
- Not required
Applying
- 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
- Degree
- DNP
- Length
- 36 months
- Format
- In-Person
- Class size
- Not published
Cost & outcomes
- 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
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.
“Once students are admitted to a degree program and have accepted the offer of admission, they will be contacted by the Office of International Services (OIS) to acquire the appropriate visa documentation. (University-wide; the nurse anesthesia program states nothing of its own.)”
- Credential evaluation
- International Education Research, World Education Services, Educational Credential Evaluators, or TruMerit — course-by-course with computed GPA
- English requirement
- TOEFL composite 100 with sub-scores 21+, IELTS overall 7.0 with speaking 7.0, or Duolingo 125; sent directly from the testing organization
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
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.