University of South Dakota Nurse Anesthesia
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Admissions requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3
- GPA measured on
- All college coursework
- Minimum ICU experience
- 12 months
- GRE
- Not listed in admission requirements
Applying
- 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
- Degree
- DNAP
- Length
- 36 months
- Format
- Hybrid
- Class size
- Not published
Cost & outcomes
- 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.