CRNA Programs in Iowa
There is 1 accredited CRNA program in Iowa. In-state tuition is $85,553 at the 1 program that publishes a figure. 0 of the 1 program with a published GRE policy require the GRE. 0 of 1 require CCRN certification. The published minimum GPA is 3.00. It requires 1 year of critical care experience.
Every figure on this page is computed from our verified program database. Where a program does not publish a number, we say so instead of estimating.
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Iowa CRNA Programs at a Glance
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| Program | City | Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | Min GPA | GRE | Min ICU experience | CCRN | Application deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa | Iowa City | $85,553 / $159,206 | 3.00 | Not required | 1 year | Not required | Jun 1, 2026 |
Data coverage: 1 of 1 publish in-state tuition; 1 of 1 publish a minimum GPA; 1 of 1 publish a GRE policy; 1 of 1 publish a CCRN policy; 1 of 1 publish an application deadline. Tuition figures are reported as each program publishes them — some quote per-year cost and others quote total program cost, so confirm before comparing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How many CRNA schools are in Iowa?
There is 1 accredited CRNA program in Iowa (DNP (1)): University of Iowa.
Do Iowa CRNA programs require the GRE?
0 of the 1 Iowa CRNA program that publishes a GRE policy require it, and 1 does not: University of Iowa.
What GPA do you need for CRNA school in Iowa?
Published minimum GPAs for Iowa CRNA programs range from 3.00 to 3.00, averaging 3.00 (based on the 1 of 1 program that publish this). The most common minimum is 3.00, required by 1 program. A minimum is a floor, not a competitive target — admitted students typically exceed it.
How much does CRNA school cost in Iowa?
In-state tuition is $85,553 (based on the 1 of 1 program that publish this). Out-of-state tuition is $159,206 (based on 1 program). The lowest published in-state figure belongs to University of Iowa at $85,553. Published figures are not always directly comparable — some schools quote per-year cost and others quote total program cost, so verify with the program before you compare.
Do Iowa CRNA programs require CCRN certification?
0 of the 1 Iowa CRNA program that publishes a CCRN policy require CCRN certification. The other 1 does not require it, though it remains strongly recommended.
How much ICU experience do Iowa CRNA programs require?
Every Iowa CRNA program that publishes a minimum requires 1 year of critical care experience (based on the 1 of 1 program that publish this). This is a minimum — admitted applicants often have more.
Which Iowa CRNA programs accept ER experience?
None of the 1 Iowa CRNA program that publish an ICU-type policy accept emergency department experience — all require adult critical care (MICU/SICU/CVICU).
Which Iowa CRNA programs accept NICU or PICU experience?
1 of 1 Iowa program that publish a policy accept NICU experience: University of Iowa. 1 of 1 accept PICU experience: University of Iowa.
When are CRNA application deadlines in Iowa?
1 of 1 Iowa CRNA program publishes an application deadline. The earliest is University of Iowa on June 1, 2026. Deadlines shift year to year — check the program's site before you rely on a date.
What is the average class size for Iowa CRNA programs?
The average class size is about 11 students (based on the 1 of 1 program that publish this).
Which Iowa CRNA program has the highest NCE pass rate?
University of Iowa has the highest published NCE (National Certification Exam) pass rate in Iowa at 86% (based on the 1 of 1 program that publish this).
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