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Saint Mary's University Minnesota Nurse Anesthesiology

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Minneapolis, MN

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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
2.75
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
Sep 15 each year (next: Sep 15, 2026)
Rolling admissions
No — applications are reviewed after the deadline
Applies through NursingCAS
No
Application portal
direct
Letters of recommendation
2
Letters from
two professional references, one from a current supervisor
Interview
In-person or 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
$96,320 — calculated by us from the program's published rate
NCE board pass rate
94% passed on the first attempt (Class of 2026)
Acceptance rate (est.)
18% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one

Saint Mary's University Minnesota Nurse Anesthesiology — frequently asked

What GPA does Saint Mary's University Minnesota Nurse Anesthesiology require?

Saint Mary's University Minnesota Nurse Anesthesiology lists a GPA of at least 2.8 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 Saint Mary's University Minnesota Nurse Anesthesiology 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 Saint Mary's University Minnesota Nurse Anesthesiology require the GRE?

Saint Mary's University Minnesota Nurse Anesthesiology'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 Saint Mary's University Minnesota Nurse Anesthesiology 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 Saint Mary's University Minnesota Nurse Anesthesiology cost?

Saint Mary's University Minnesota Nurse Anesthesiology doesn't state a program total. Its published rate works out to $96,320 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 Saint Mary's University Minnesota Nurse Anesthesiology application deadline?

Saint Mary's University Minnesota Nurse Anesthesiology's application deadline is Sep 15 each year; the next one is Sep 15, 2026. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.

What is the Saint Mary's University Minnesota Nurse Anesthesiology NCE pass rate?

Saint Mary's University Minnesota Nurse Anesthesiology reports that 94% 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.