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University of South Dakota Nurse Anesthesia

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Sioux Falls, SD

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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
3
GPA measured on
All college coursework
Minimum ICU experience
12 months
GRE
Not listed in admission requirements

Applying

Where the application goes, what it asks for, and when it's due.
Application deadline
Jun 1 each year (next: Jun 1, 2027)
Applies through NursingCAS
Yes
Application portal
nursingcas
Letters of recommendation
3
Letters from
may come from a manager or supervisor, a healthcare provider, an anesthesia provider, or a nursing faculty member
Interview
Required

The program

What you're signing up for.
Degree
DNAP
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
$72,661 in-state · $98,087 out-of-state including fees — the program's published total
NCE board pass rate
89% passed on the first attempt (Inaugural DNAP Cohort)
Acceptance rate (est.)
24% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one

University of South Dakota Nurse Anesthesia — frequently asked

What GPA does University of South Dakota Nurse Anesthesia require?

University of South Dakota Nurse Anesthesia lists a GPA of at least 3.0 across all college 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 University of South Dakota Nurse Anesthesia 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 University of South Dakota Nurse Anesthesia require the GRE?

University of South Dakota 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 South Dakota Nurse Anesthesia program?

36 months of full-time study, awarding the DNAP. Nurse anesthesia programs are front-loaded and clinically intense; most discourage working during the program.

How much does University of South Dakota Nurse Anesthesia cost?

University of South Dakota Nurse Anesthesia publishes a total of $72,661 for in-state students and $98,087 out-of-state, including fees. 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 South Dakota Nurse Anesthesia application deadline?

University of South Dakota Nurse Anesthesia's application deadline is Jun 1 each year; the next one is Jun 1, 2027. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.

What is the University of South Dakota Nurse Anesthesia NCE pass rate?

University of South Dakota Nurse Anesthesia reports that 89% of its graduates (Inaugural DNAP Cohort) 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.