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East Carolina University Nurse Anesthesia Program

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Greenville, NC

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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
3
GPA measured on
Nursing degree coursework
Minimum ICU experience
12 months
GRE
Required

Applying

Where the application goes, what it asks for, and when it's due.
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

What you're signing up for.
Degree
DNP
Length
36 months
Format
Not published
Class size
12 students — as stated by the program

Cost & outcomes

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
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

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.

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.

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