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Arkansas State University Nurse Anesthesia

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State University, AR

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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
3.25
GPA measured on
All coursework or last 60 hours
Minimum ICU experience
12 months
GRE
Required

Applying

Where the application goes, what it asks for, and when it's due.
Application deadline
Sep 15, 2026 (Summer 2027 intake)
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

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
$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

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.

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 next application deadline on file is Sep 15, 2026 for the Summer 2027 intake. 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.

Requirements change between cycles — always confirm on the program's official page before you apply.