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UPMC Hamot Gannon University Nurse Anesthesia

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Erie, PA

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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
3
GPA measured on
Last 60 hours of nursing coursework
Minimum ICU experience
24 months
GRE
Required

Applying

Where the application goes, what it asks for, and when it's due.
Application deadline
Oct 1, 2026 (May 2027 intake)
Applies through NursingCAS
No
Application portal
direct
Letters of recommendation
4
Letters from
current nursing supervisor plus three other professional references who can comment on ability to pursue graduate study in nurse anesthesia
CRNA letter required
No
Interview
In-person

The program

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

Cost & outcomes

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
Tuition, total
$92,745 — the program's published total
NCE board pass rate
100% passed on the first attempt (Graduating Class 2026)
Acceptance rate (est.)
20% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one

UPMC Hamot Gannon University Nurse Anesthesia — frequently asked

What GPA does UPMC Hamot Gannon University Nurse Anesthesia require?

UPMC Hamot Gannon University Nurse Anesthesia lists a GPA of at least 3.0 over the last 60 hours of nursing 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 UPMC Hamot Gannon 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 UPMC Hamot Gannon University Nurse Anesthesia require the GRE?

UPMC Hamot Gannon University Nurse Anesthesia requires the GRE. Requirements change between cycles — confirm on the program's official page before you rely on it.

How long is the UPMC Hamot Gannon University Nurse Anesthesia 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 UPMC Hamot Gannon University Nurse Anesthesia cost?

UPMC Hamot Gannon University Nurse Anesthesia publishes a total of $92,745 in tuition. 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 UPMC Hamot Gannon University Nurse Anesthesia application deadline?

The next application deadline on file is Oct 1, 2026 for the May 2027 intake. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.

What is the UPMC Hamot Gannon University Nurse Anesthesia NCE pass rate?

UPMC Hamot Gannon University Nurse Anesthesia reports that 100% of its graduates (Graduating Class 2026) 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.