CRNA Programs in Illinois That Don't Require the GRE

6 Programs for 2026

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Quick Answer

Are there CRNA programs in Illinois that don't require the gre?

6 out of 6 CRNA programs in Illinois do not require the GRE.

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

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

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Illinois No GRE Programs at a Glance

6 Matching Programs
$84,556 - $189,616 Tuition Range (In-State)
6 Total Programs in Illinois
DNP (6) Degrees Offered

All 6 No GRE Programs in Illinois

Every program in Illinois matches this filter.

Program City Degree Tuition GRE Min GPA
Decatur & Millikin Decatur DNP $96,800 No 3.00
Endeavor Health/DePaul University Evanston DNP $189,616 No 3.50
Rosalind Franklin University North Chicago DNP $161,344 No 3.00
Rush University Chicago DNP $127,804 No 3.00
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville DNP $84,556 No 3.00
University of Illinois Chicago Chicago DNP $150,192 No 3.00

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Program Details

Decatur & Millikin campus

Decatur & Millikin

Decatur, Illinois
Deadline: 2027-01-15
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$96,800 No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Organic Chem

GRE: Not required

Verified ·see the school’s words
“We do not require the GRE for admission. We do evaluate your performance in undergraduate education and expect a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.”

Quoted from the program’s own page — source

Endeavor Health/DePaul University campus

Endeavor Health/DePaul University

Evanston, Illinois
Deadline: 2026-05-01
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Science Nursing Last 60
Quick Facts
$189,616 No GRE
Prerequisites
Organic Chem

GRE: Not required

Verified ·see the school’s words
“The GRE is not required, however for best consideration, applicants are encouraged to submit scores to the school with a minimum score of 300.”

Quoted from the program’s own page — source

Rosalind Franklin University campus

Rosalind Franklin University

North Chicago, Illinois
Deadline: 2026-12-01
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative Science Nursing
Quick Facts
$161,344 No GRE

GRE: Not required

Verified ·see the school’s words
“The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required for admission consideration.”

Quoted from the program’s own page — source

Rush University campus

Rush University

Chicago, Illinois
Deadline: 2026-04-01
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative Science Nursing
Quick Facts
$127,804 No GRE

GRE: Not required

Verified ·see the school’s words
“GRE scores not required. Submit GRE scores (NursingCAS school code 3262) if you feel they strengthen your application.”

Quoted from the program’s own page — source

Southern Illinois University campus

Southern Illinois University

Edwardsville, Illinois
Deadline: 2026-05-01
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Nursing
Quick Facts
$84,556 No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Organic Chem Physics

GRE: Not required

Verified ·see the school’s words
“No, we do not require any standardized tests for admission consideration.”

Quoted from the program’s own page — source

University of Illinois Chicago campus

University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
Deadline: 2025-11-01
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$150,192 No GRE

Frequently Asked Questions

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How many CRNA programs in Illinois that don't require the gre?

6 out of 6 CRNA programs in Illinois that don't require the gre.

What is the tuition for No GRE CRNA programs in Illinois?

The most affordable is Southern Illinois University Nurse Anesthesia Program at $84,556 in-state tuition.

Which Illinois CRNA programs that don't require the gre?

Decatur & Millikin, Endeavor Health/DePaul University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Rosalind Franklin University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Rush University, Southern Illinois University Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Illinois Chicago.

What are the NCE pass rates for No GRE programs in Illinois?

The highest is 96% at Endeavor Health/DePaul University Nurse Anesthesia Program.

Our Final Thoughts

Finding the right CRNA program means matching your specific situation to the right requirements. Knowing that 6 programs in Illinois that don't require the gre 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 Illinois. Updated regularly from program websites and the Council on Accreditation (COA). Learn about our methodology →

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