Duke University Nurse Anesthesia Program
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Admissions requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3
- GPA measured on
- Undergraduate coursework
- Minimum science GPA
- 3.2
- Minimum ICU experience
- 12 months
- CCRN
- Preferred
- GRE
- Not required
Applying
- Application deadline
- Aug 1 each year (next: Aug 1, 2027)
- Applies through NursingCAS
- No
- Application portal
- direct
- Letters of recommendation
- 3
- Letters from
- three professional references; one must be an immediate supervisor
- Interview
- In-person
The program
- Degree
- DNP
- Length
- 36 months
- Format
- Not published
- Class size
- 28 students — as stated by the program
Cost & outcomes
- Tuition, total
- $194,635 — calculated by us from the program's published rate (2026-2027 rates)
- NCE board pass rate
- 92% passed on the first attempt (Class of 2025)
- Acceptance rate (est.)
- 8% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one
If you trained outside the US
This program cannot sponsor a student visa. It has not set a citizenship rule, so a permanent resident or an applicant who already holds work authorization may still be eligible.
“MSN, PGC, BSN-DNP, and Specialty Certificate students are not eligible for visa sponsorship from Duke due to the hybrid residency nature of those programs along with the clinical requirements of those programs.”
- Credential evaluation
- A NACES-approved agency; CGFNS specifically for graduate programs
- English requirement
- IELTS 7.0, or TOEFL with the stated sub-scores, unless you hold a green card or have studied at a US institution. Scores must be under two years old.
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
Duke University Nurse Anesthesia Program — frequently asked
What GPA does Duke University Nurse Anesthesia Program require?
Duke University Nurse Anesthesia Program lists a GPA of at least 3.0 across undergraduate coursework and a science GPA of at least 3.2. 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 Duke 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 Duke University Nurse Anesthesia Program require the GRE?
Duke University Nurse Anesthesia Program does not require the GRE. Requirements change between cycles — confirm on the program's official page before you rely on it.
Does Duke University Nurse Anesthesia Program require the CCRN?
On the data we have, Duke 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 Duke 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.
How much does Duke University Nurse Anesthesia Program cost?
Duke University Nurse Anesthesia Program doesn't state a program total. Its published rate works out to $194,635 in tuition — that's our calculation, not a figure the program states (2026-2027 rates). 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 Duke University Nurse Anesthesia Program application deadline?
Duke University Nurse Anesthesia Program's application deadline is Aug 1 each year; the next one is Aug 1, 2027. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.
What is the Duke University Nurse Anesthesia Program NCE pass rate?
Duke University Nurse Anesthesia Program reports that 92% of its graduates (Class of 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.