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University of New England Nurse Anesthesia

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Portland, ME

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Admissions requirements

The published minimums — the bar each program actually sets. Where a program also publishes what its admitted class looked like, that sits beside the bar: an average, which includes the applicants below it, not a second cutoff.
Minimum GPA
3
GPA measured on
All college coursework
Minimum science GPA
3
Minimum ICU experience
18 months
CCRN
Not stated by the program
GRE
Not listed in admission requirements

Applying

Where the application goes, what it asks for, and when it's due.
Application deadline
Feb 1, 2027 (Fall 2027 intake)
Rolling admissions
Yes — applications are reviewed as they come in
Applies through NursingCAS
Yes
Application portal
nursingcas
Letters of recommendation
3
Letters from
one from your immediate acute care nursing supervisor or manager (attesting to your length of acute care RN experience); the other two recommended from people who can attest to your clinical and professional skills
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
$183,000 — calculated by us from the program's published rate (2026–2027 rates)
NCE board pass rate
86% passed on the first attempt (2025 (First DNP Class))
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.

“A credential evaluation from World Education Service (WES) or ECE, sent directly to NursingCAS. Proof of English language proficiency, if English is not the applicant's first language.”
The program's own words — the page we read ↗, read 2026-09-24
Credential evaluation
World Education Services or ECE only, sent directly to NursingCAS
English requirement
Required where English is not the first language; thresholds are on the university's international admissions page rather than the program's

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

University of New England Nurse Anesthesia — frequently asked

What GPA does University of New England Nurse Anesthesia require?

University of New England Nurse Anesthesia lists a GPA of at least 3.0 across all college coursework and a science GPA of at least 3.0. 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 New England Nurse Anesthesia require?

At least 18 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 New England Nurse Anesthesia require the GRE?

University of New England Nurse Anesthesia's admission requirements don't list the GRE. Requirements change between cycles — confirm on the program's official page before you rely on it.

How long is the University of New England 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 University of New England Nurse Anesthesia cost?

University of New England Nurse Anesthesia doesn't state a program total. Its published rate works out to $183,000 in tuition — that's our calculation, not a figure the program states (2026–2027 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 University of New England Nurse Anesthesia application deadline?

The next application deadline on file is Feb 1, 2027 for the Fall 2027 intake. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.

What is the University of New England Nurse Anesthesia NCE pass rate?

University of New England Nurse Anesthesia reports that 86% of its graduates (2025 (First DNP Class)) 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.