CRNA Programs in California That Don't Require the CCRN

3 Programs for 2026

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Are there CRNA programs in California that don't require the ccrn?

3 CRNA programs in California do not require CCRN certification for admission.

Source: The CRNA Club School Database (6 California programs)

We track every accredited CRNA program in California and update this data regularly. Below you will find the 3 programs that match this filter, with tuition, requirements, and outcomes you can compare side by side. If you want to explore all 6 California programs or apply different filters, use The CRNA Club's free School Database.

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California No CCRN Programs at a Glance

3 Matching Programs
$154,998 - $204,761 Tuition Range (In-State)
6 Total Programs in California
DNP (2), DNAP (1) Degrees Offered

All 3 No CCRN Programs in California

3 of 6 California programs match. The remaining 3 do not meet this criteria.

Program City Degree Tuition GRE Min GPA
Loma Linda University Loma Linda DNP $170,243 No 3.00
UC Davis Sacramento DNP $154,998 No 3.00
University of Southern California Los Angeles DNAP $204,761 No 3.00

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Program Details

Loma Linda University campus

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, California
Deadline: 2026-07-01
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative Science Nursing
Quick Facts
$170,243 No GRE

CCRN details: CCRN preferred (fact sheet lists CCRN Certification under 'Highly recommended')

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UC Davis campus

UC Davis

Sacramento, California
Deadline: 2026-11-01
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Cumulative Science
Quick Facts
$154,998 No GRE
Prerequisites
Organic Chem Anatomy Physiology

CCRN details: Candidates may choose to pursue additional critical care certifications but are not required to do so. Other certifications could include CCRN, NRP, TNCC and CM…

Verified ·see the school’s words
“Science in Nursing (MSN) or an equivalent graduate degree. - A minimum cumulative bachelor's-degree GPA of 3.0. - Completion of all Prerequisite Courses. See Prerequisite section below for more details. - A…”

Quoted from the program’s own page — source

University of Southern California campus

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
Deadline: 2026-08-31
DNAP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$204,761 No GRE
Prerequisites
Gen Chem Organic Chem Anatomy +3 more

Frequently Asked Questions

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How many CRNA programs in California that don't require the ccrn?

3 out of 6 CRNA programs in California that don't require the ccrn.

What is the tuition for No CCRN CRNA programs in California?

The most affordable is UC Davis at $154,998 in-state tuition.

Which California CRNA programs that don't require the ccrn?

Loma Linda University, UC Davis, University of Southern California.

What are the NCE pass rates for No CCRN programs in California?

The highest is 96% at University of Southern California.

Our Final Thoughts

Finding the right CRNA program means matching your specific situation to the right requirements. Knowing that 3 programs in California that don't require the ccrn narrows your search significantly. From here, compare tuition, pass rates, and clinical sites to build your target list.

The CRNA Club's free School Database lets you stack multiple filters at once. You can also check our full requirements guide or step-by-step CRNA path for context on where this fits in your application timeline.

Data from 6 COA-accredited programs in California. Updated regularly from program websites and the Council on Accreditation (COA). Learn about our methodology →

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