University of Akron Nurse Anesthesia Program
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Admissions requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3.4
- GPA measured on
- Nursing degree coursework
- Minimum science GPA
- 3
- Minimum ICU experience
- 12 months
- GRE
- Not listed in admission requirements
Applying
- Application deadline
- Last published: Aug 1, 2026 (June 2027 intake) — next cycle not posted yet
- Applies through NursingCAS
- No
- Application portal
- direct
- Letters of recommendation
- 3
- Letters from
- must include a current nursing supervisor or assistant nursing supervisor, a previous nursing instructor (if graduated in the last five years), and a colleague
- Interview
- Required
The program
- Degree
- DNP
- Length
- 36 months
- Format
- Hybrid
- Class size
- Not published
Cost & outcomes
- Tuition, total
- Not published as a program total — check the program's site
- NCE board pass rate
- 97.4% passed on the first attempt (2025)
- Acceptance rate (est.)
- 22% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one
University of Akron Nurse Anesthesia Program — frequently asked
What GPA does University of Akron Nurse Anesthesia Program require?
University of Akron Nurse Anesthesia Program lists a GPA of at least 3.4 in nursing degree coursework and a science 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 Akron 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 Akron Nurse Anesthesia Program require the GRE?
University of Akron Nurse Anesthesia Program'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 University of Akron 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 Akron Nurse Anesthesia Program application deadline?
The most recent deadline University of Akron Nurse Anesthesia Program published was Aug 1, 2026 for the June 2027 intake, and the next cycle's date isn't posted yet. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.
What is the University of Akron Nurse Anesthesia Program NCE pass rate?
University of Akron Nurse Anesthesia Program reports that 97.4% 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.