CRNA Programs in Michigan

There are 5 accredited CRNA programs in Michigan (DNP (3), DNAP (2)): Michigan State University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Oakland University Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Detroit Mercy Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Michigan-Flint Nurse Anesthesia Program, Wayne State University Nurse Anesthesia Program.

0 of the 5 Michigan CRNA programs that publish a GRE policy require it, and 5 do not: Michigan State University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Oakland University Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Detroit Mercy Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Michigan-Flint Nurse Anesthesia Program, Wayne State University Nurse Anesthesia Program.

Published minimum GPAs for Michigan CRNA programs range from 3.00 to 3.00, averaging 3.00 (based on the 5 of 5 programs that publish this). The most common minimum is 3.00, required by 5 programs. A minimum is a floor, not a competitive target — admitted students typically exceed it.

In-state tuition ranges from $87,723 to $109,299 (based on the 5 of 5 programs that publish this). Out-of-state tuition ranges from $100,251 to $168,662 (based on 5 programs). The lowest published in-state figure belongs to Michigan State University Nurse Anesthesia Program at $87,723. 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 5 Michigan CRNA programs that publish a CCRN policy require CCRN certification: Michigan State University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Oakland University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Wayne State University Nurse Anesthesia Program. The other 2 do not require it, though it remains strongly recommended.

Every Michigan CRNA program that publishes a minimum requires 1 year of critical care experience (based on the 5 of 5 programs that publish this). This is a minimum — admitted applicants often have more.

1 of the 5 Michigan CRNA programs that publish an ICU-type policy accepts ER experience: University of Detroit Mercy Nurse Anesthesia Program. ER experience is usually accepted alongside, not instead of, adult ICU time — confirm with the program.

3 of 5 Michigan programs that publish a policy accept NICU experience: Michigan State University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Oakland University Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Detroit Mercy Nurse Anesthesia Program. 4 of 5 accept PICU experience: Michigan State University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Oakland University Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Detroit Mercy Nurse Anesthesia Program, Wayne State University Nurse Anesthesia Program.

5 of 5 Michigan CRNA programs publish an application deadline. The earliest is University of Detroit Mercy Nurse Anesthesia Program on October 31, 2025. Deadlines shift year to year — check the program's site before you rely on a date.

The average class size is about 24 students (based on the 5 of 5 programs that publish this).

University of Michigan-Flint Nurse Anesthesia Program has the highest published NCE (National Certification Exam) pass rate in Michigan at 96% (based on the 5 of 5 programs that publish this).