Vanderbilt University Nurse Anesthesia Program
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Admissions requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3
- GPA measured on
- All college coursework
- Minimum ICU experience
- 12 months
- CCRN
- Required
- GRE
- Not required
Applying
- Application deadline
- May 15, 2027 (Summer 2028 intake)
- Applies through NursingCAS
- No
- Application portal
- direct
- Letters of recommendation
- Not published
- Letters from
- must include a current supervisor (a charge nurse does not qualify; a previous ICU manager is acceptable if they supervised the applicant within the past year); academic, CRNA and physician recommenders are acceptable
- CRNA letter required
- No
- Interview
- Virtual
The program
- Degree
- DNP
- Length
- 36 months
- Format
- In-Person
- Class size
- 30 students — as stated by the program
Cost & outcomes
- Tuition, total
- $185,130 — calculated by us from the program's published rate (2025-2026 rates)
- NCE board pass rate
- Not published by the program
- Acceptance rate (est.)
- 10% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one
If you trained outside the US
This program cannot sponsor a student visa. It has not set a citizenship rule, so a permanent resident or an applicant who already holds work authorization may still be eligible.
“The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Post-Master's Certificate (PMC) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs do not satisfy the requirements for F-1 or J-1 study. The federal regulations restrict the number of courses that can be delivered via an online format within a program of study for F-1 and J-1 students. ... Applicants who hold a valid TN visa are eligible to apply to the MSN, Post-master's Certificate and DNP programs and are not subject to the requirements that exist for F-1 or J-1 students. [They must provide] a letter from their US employer indicating the employer gives permission for the employee to attend school.”
- Credential evaluation
- None named. An original, official and complete course-by-course evaluation of all transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents is required.
- English requirement
- TOEFL 100 internet-based or 230 computer-based, or IELTS 6.5
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
Vanderbilt University Nurse Anesthesia Program — frequently asked
What GPA does Vanderbilt University Nurse Anesthesia Program require?
Vanderbilt University Nurse Anesthesia Program 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 Vanderbilt University Nurse Anesthesia Program 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 Vanderbilt University Nurse Anesthesia Program require the GRE?
Vanderbilt University Nurse Anesthesia Program does not require the GRE. Requirements change between cycles — confirm on the program's official page before you rely on it.
Does Vanderbilt University Nurse Anesthesia Program require the CCRN?
On the data we have, Vanderbilt University Nurse Anesthesia Program requires the CCRN. Requirements change between cycles — confirm on the program's official page before you rely on it.
How long is the Vanderbilt University Nurse Anesthesia Program 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 Vanderbilt University Nurse Anesthesia Program cost?
Vanderbilt University Nurse Anesthesia Program doesn't state a program total. Its published rate works out to $185,130 in tuition — that's our calculation, not a figure the program states (2025-2026 rates). 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 Vanderbilt University Nurse Anesthesia Program application deadline?
The next application deadline on file is May 15, 2027 for the Summer 2028 intake. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.