Arkansas State University Nurse Anesthesia
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Admissions requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3.25
- GPA measured on
- All coursework or last 60 hours
- Minimum ICU experience
- 12 months
- CCRN
- Required
- GRE
- Required
Applying
- Application deadline
- Last published: Sep 15, 2026 (Summer 2027 intake) — next cycle not posted yet
- Applies through NursingCAS
- Yes
- Application portal
- nursingcas
- Letters of recommendation
- 3
- Letters from
- a current supervisor/manager (not a charge nurse) and related healthcare professionals
- Interview
- Required
The program
- Degree
- DNP
- Length
- 36 months
- Format
- Hybrid
- Class size
- Not published
Cost & outcomes
- Tuition, total
- $45,000 including fees — the program's published total
- NCE board pass rate
- 82.7% passed on the first attempt (2026 DNP)
- Acceptance rate (est.)
- 22% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one
If you trained outside the US
We read this program's admissions pages and they take no position on international applicants. That is not a yes and not a no — ask the program before you spend anything.
“Once admitted, you'll be assigned an international graduate advisor to help you complete your visa paperwork, get health insurance, and prepare for your arrival. BSN from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program.”
- English requirement
- IELTS 6.0 overall, TOEFL iBT 79, or PTE 56 for graduate applicants
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
Arkansas State University Nurse Anesthesia — frequently asked
What GPA does Arkansas State University Nurse Anesthesia require?
Arkansas State University Nurse Anesthesia lists a GPA of at least 3.3 overall or over the last 60 credit hours. 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 Arkansas State University 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 Arkansas State University Nurse Anesthesia require the GRE?
Arkansas State University Nurse Anesthesia requires the GRE. Requirements change between cycles — confirm on the program's official page before you rely on it.
Does Arkansas State University Nurse Anesthesia require the CCRN?
On the data we have, Arkansas State University Nurse Anesthesia requires the CCRN. Requirements change between cycles — confirm on the program's official page before you rely on it.
How long is the Arkansas State University 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 Arkansas State University Nurse Anesthesia cost?
Arkansas State University Nurse Anesthesia publishes a total of $45,000, 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 Arkansas State University Nurse Anesthesia application deadline?
The most recent deadline Arkansas State University Nurse Anesthesia published was Sep 15, 2026 for the Summer 2027 intake, and the next cycle's date isn't posted yet. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.
What is the Arkansas State University Nurse Anesthesia NCE pass rate?
Arkansas State University Nurse Anesthesia reports that 82.7% of its graduates (2026 DNP) 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.