CRNA Programs in Kentucky

There are 4 accredited CRNA programs in Kentucky (DNP (4)): Bellarmine University, Murray State University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Northern Kentucky University Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Louisville.

1 of the 4 Kentucky CRNA programs that publish a GRE policy requires it, and 3 do not: Bellarmine University, Murray State University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Northern Kentucky University Nurse Anesthesia Program.

Published minimum GPAs for Kentucky CRNA programs range from 3.00 to 3.00, averaging 3.00 (based on the 4 of 4 programs that publish this). The most common minimum is 3.00, required by 4 programs. A minimum is a floor, not a competitive target — admitted students typically exceed it.

In-state tuition ranges from $83,422 to $115,744 (based on the 4 of 4 programs that publish this). Out-of-state tuition ranges from $106,848 to $129,191 (based on 4 programs). The lowest published in-state figure belongs to Northern Kentucky University Nurse Anesthesia Program at $83,422. 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.

3 of the 4 Kentucky CRNA programs that publish a CCRN policy require CCRN certification: Bellarmine University, Northern Kentucky University Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Louisville. The other 1 does not require it, though it remains strongly recommended.

Every Kentucky CRNA program that publishes a minimum requires 1 year of critical care experience (based on the 4 of 4 programs that publish this). This is a minimum — admitted applicants often have more.

None of the 4 Kentucky CRNA programs that publish an ICU-type policy accept emergency department experience — all require adult critical care (MICU/SICU/CVICU).

2 of 3 Kentucky programs that publish a policy accept NICU experience: Bellarmine University, University of Louisville. 3 of 3 accept PICU experience: Bellarmine University, Northern Kentucky University Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Louisville.

4 of 4 Kentucky CRNA programs publish an application deadline. The earliest is University of Louisville on August 15, 2026. Deadlines shift year to year — check the program's site before you rely on a date.

The average class size is about 20 students (based on the 4 of 4 programs that publish this).

Murray State University Nurse Anesthesia Program has the highest published NCE (National Certification Exam) pass rate in Kentucky at 100% (based on the 2 of 4 programs that publish this).