East Carolina University Nurse Anesthesia Program
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Admissions requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3
- GPA measured on
- Nursing degree coursework
- Minimum ICU experience
- 12 months
- CCRN
- Preferred
- GRE
- Required
Applying
- Application deadline
- Aug 31 each year (next: Aug 31, 2027)
- Deadline note
- ECU's admissions page and FAQ say applications must be in by August 31; its program home page says applications close September 1 each year.
- Applies through NursingCAS
- No
- Application portal
- direct
- Letters of recommendation
- 4
- Interview
- Required
The program
- Degree
- DNP
- Length
- 36 months
- Format
- Not published
- Class size
- 12 students — as stated by the program
Cost & outcomes
- Tuition, total
- Not published as a program total — check the program's site
- NCE board pass rate
- 75% passed on the first attempt (Class of 2026)
- Acceptance rate (est.)
- 20% — 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.
The page we read ↗, read 2026-09-24
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
East Carolina University Nurse Anesthesia Program — frequently asked
What GPA does East Carolina University Nurse Anesthesia Program require?
East Carolina University Nurse Anesthesia Program lists a GPA of at least 3.0 in nursing degree 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 East Carolina University 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 East Carolina University Nurse Anesthesia Program require the GRE?
East Carolina University Nurse Anesthesia Program requires the GRE. Requirements change between cycles — confirm on the program's official page before you rely on it.
Does East Carolina University Nurse Anesthesia Program require the CCRN?
On the data we have, East Carolina University Nurse Anesthesia Program prefers the CCRN but does not require it. Requirements change between cycles — confirm on the program's official page before you rely on it.
How long is the East Carolina University 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 East Carolina University Nurse Anesthesia Program application deadline?
East Carolina University Nurse Anesthesia Program's application deadline is Aug 31 each year; the next one is Aug 31, 2027. ECU's admissions page and FAQ say applications must be in by August 31; its program home page says applications close September 1 each year. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.
What is the East Carolina University Nurse Anesthesia Program NCE pass rate?
East Carolina University Nurse Anesthesia Program reports that 75% of its graduates (Class of 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.