University of Southern California Nurse Anesthesia
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Admissions requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3
- GPA measured on
- Undergraduate coursework
- Minimum ICU experience
- 12 months
- GRE
- Not required
Applying
- 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
- Degree
- DNAP
- Length
- 36 months
- Format
- Hybrid
- Class size
- 26 students — as stated by the program
Cost & outcomes
- 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.