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University of Southern California Nurse Anesthesia

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Los Angeles, CA

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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
3
GPA measured on
Undergraduate coursework
Minimum ICU experience
12 months
GRE
Not required

Applying

Where the application goes, what it asks for, and when it's due.
Application deadline
Aug 31, 2027
Applies through NursingCAS
No
Application portal
direct
Letters of recommendation
3
Letters from
a direct nurse manager, supervisor, or charge nurse; an advanced practice clinician (CRNA, NP, MD, or PA); and someone of your choice who has evaluated your professional practice
CRNA letter required
No
Interview
Required

The program

What you're signing up for.
Degree
DNAP
Length
36 months
Format
Hybrid
Class size
26 students — as stated by the program

Cost & outcomes

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
Tuition, total
Not published as a program total — check the program's site
NCE board pass rate
90.9% passed on the first attempt (August 2026)
Acceptance rate (est.)
12% — our estimate; the program doesn't publish one

University of Southern California Nurse Anesthesia — frequently asked

What GPA does University of Southern California Nurse Anesthesia require?

University of Southern California Nurse Anesthesia lists a GPA of at least 3.0 across undergraduate 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 Southern California 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 Southern California Nurse Anesthesia require the GRE?

University of Southern California Nurse Anesthesia does not require the GRE. Requirements change between cycles — confirm on the program's official page before you rely on it.

How long is the University of Southern California 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.

When is the University of Southern California Nurse Anesthesia application deadline?

The next application deadline on file is Aug 31, 2027. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.

What is the University of Southern California Nurse Anesthesia NCE pass rate?

University of Southern California Nurse Anesthesia reports that 90.9% of its graduates (August 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.