CRNA Programs in Minnesota

There are 4 accredited CRNA programs in Minnesota (DNP (3), DNAP (1)): Mayo Clinic Nurse Anesthesia Program, Minneapolis School of Anesthesia, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Minnesota Nurse Anesthesia Program.

0 of the 4 Minnesota CRNA programs that publish a GRE policy require it, and 4 do not: Mayo Clinic Nurse Anesthesia Program, Minneapolis School of Anesthesia, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Minnesota Nurse Anesthesia Program.

Published minimum GPAs for Minnesota CRNA programs range from 2.75 to 3.30, averaging 3.01 (based on the 4 of 4 programs that publish this). The most common minimum is 3.00, required by 2 programs. A minimum is a floor, not a competitive target — admitted students typically exceed it.

In-state tuition ranges from $70,619 to $101,200 (based on the 4 of 4 programs that publish this). Out-of-state tuition ranges from $70,619 to $101,200 (based on 4 programs). The lowest published in-state figure belongs to Mayo Clinic Nurse Anesthesia Program at $70,619. 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.

1 of the 4 Minnesota CRNA programs that publish a CCRN policy requires CCRN certification: University of Minnesota Nurse Anesthesia Program. The other 3 do not require it, though it remains strongly recommended.

Minnesota CRNA programs require between 1 year and 2 years of critical care experience (based on the 4 of 4 programs that publish this), with 1 year being the most common minimum. This is a floor — admitted applicants often have more.

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

4 of 4 Minnesota programs that publish a policy accept NICU experience: Mayo Clinic Nurse Anesthesia Program, Minneapolis School of Anesthesia, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Minnesota Nurse Anesthesia Program. 4 of 4 accept PICU experience: Mayo Clinic Nurse Anesthesia Program, Minneapolis School of Anesthesia, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Minnesota Nurse Anesthesia Program.

4 of 4 Minnesota CRNA programs publish an application deadline. The earliest is Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Nurse Anesthesia Program on September 15, 2025. Deadlines shift year to year — check the program's site before you rely on a date.

The average class size is about 26 students (based on the 4 of 4 programs that publish this).

Minneapolis School of Anesthesia has the highest published NCE (National Certification Exam) pass rate in Minnesota at 100% (based on the 4 of 4 programs that publish this).