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University of Illinois Chicago Nurse Anesthesia

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Chicago, IL

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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
3
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
Nov 1 each year (next: Nov 1, 2026)
Applies through NursingCAS
Yes
Application portal
nursingcas
Letters of recommendation
3
Letters from
individuals who can attest to your clinical and professional skills; suggested: a manager and/or supervisor, a college professor or program director, and/or a clinician you work with frequently
Interview
Virtual

The program

What you're signing up for.
Degree
DNP
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
$153,216 — calculated by us from the program's published rate
NCE board pass rate
Not published by the program
Acceptance rate (est.)
16% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one

University of Illinois Chicago Nurse Anesthesia — frequently asked

What GPA does University of Illinois Chicago Nurse Anesthesia require?

University of Illinois Chicago Nurse Anesthesia lists a 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 Illinois Chicago 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 University of Illinois Chicago Nurse Anesthesia require the GRE?

University of Illinois Chicago 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 University of Illinois Chicago 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 University of Illinois Chicago Nurse Anesthesia cost?

University of Illinois Chicago Nurse Anesthesia doesn't state a program total. Its published rate works out to $153,216 in tuition — that's our calculation, not a figure the program states. 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 University of Illinois Chicago Nurse Anesthesia application deadline?

University of Illinois Chicago Nurse Anesthesia's application deadline is Nov 1 each year; the next one is Nov 1, 2026. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.

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