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Samuel Merritt University Nurse Anesthesia

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Oakland, CA

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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
3.25
GPA measured on
All college coursework
Minimum science GPA
3.25
Minimum ICU experience
24 months
GRE
Not listed in admission requirements

Applying

Where the application goes, what it asks for, and when it's due.
Application deadline
Not published — check the program's site
Applies through NursingCAS
Yes
Application portal
nursingcas
Letters of recommendation
Not published
Interview
Required

The program

What you're signing up for.
Degree
DNAP
Length
36 months
Format
Hybrid
Class size
Not published

Cost & outcomes

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
Tuition, total
$108,362 including fees — the program's published total (2026-2027 rates)
NCE board pass rate
Not published by the program
Acceptance rate (est.)
16% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one

Samuel Merritt University Nurse Anesthesia — frequently asked

What GPA does Samuel Merritt University Nurse Anesthesia require?

Samuel Merritt University Nurse Anesthesia lists a GPA of at least 3.3 across all college coursework and a science GPA of at least 3.3. 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 Samuel Merritt University Nurse Anesthesia require?

At least 24 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 Samuel Merritt University Nurse Anesthesia require the GRE?

Samuel Merritt University Nurse Anesthesia's admission requirements don't list the GRE. Requirements change between cycles — confirm on the program's official page before you rely on it.

How long is the Samuel Merritt University 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 Samuel Merritt University Nurse Anesthesia cost?

Samuel Merritt University Nurse Anesthesia publishes a total of $108,362, including fees (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.

Requirements change between cycles — always confirm on the program's official page before you apply.
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