CRNA Programs in Ohio

There are 9 accredited CRNA programs in Ohio (DNP (9)): Case Western Reserve University - Cleveland Clinic, Case Western Reserve University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Lourdes University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Ohio State University, Ohio University, St. Elizabeth Health Center School for Nurse Anesthetists, Inc., University of Akron Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Cincinnati Nurse Anesthesia Program, Ursuline College.

0 of the 7 Ohio CRNA programs that publish a GRE policy require it, and 7 do not: Case Western Reserve University - Cleveland Clinic, Case Western Reserve University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Lourdes University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Ohio State University, Ohio University, University of Akron Nurse Anesthesia Program, Ursuline College. The remaining 2 of 9 programs do not publish a GRE policy.

Published minimum GPAs for Ohio CRNA programs range from 3.00 to 3.40, averaging 3.07 (based on the 9 of 9 programs that publish this). The most common minimum is 3.00, required by 7 programs. A minimum is a floor, not a competitive target — admitted students typically exceed it.

In-state tuition ranges from $76,851 to $182,907 (based on the 9 of 9 programs that publish this). Out-of-state tuition ranges from $93,022 to $206,838 (based on 9 programs). The lowest published in-state figure belongs to University of Cincinnati Nurse Anesthesia Program at $76,851. 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.

7 of the 9 Ohio CRNA programs that publish a CCRN policy require CCRN certification: Case Western Reserve University - Cleveland Clinic, Lourdes University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Ohio University, St. Elizabeth Health Center School for Nurse Anesthetists, Inc., University of Akron Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Cincinnati Nurse Anesthesia Program, Ursuline College. The other 2 do not require it, though it remains strongly recommended.

Ohio CRNA programs require between 1 year and 2 years of critical care experience (based on the 9 of 9 programs that publish this), with 1 year being the most common minimum. This is a floor — admitted applicants often have more.

1 of the 9 Ohio CRNA programs that publish an ICU-type policy accepts ER experience: Lourdes University Nurse Anesthesia Program. ER experience is usually accepted alongside, not instead of, adult ICU time — confirm with the program.

3 of 5 Ohio programs that publish a policy accept NICU experience: Lourdes University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Ohio State University, Ursuline College. 4 of 4 accept PICU experience: Lourdes University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Ohio State University, University of Cincinnati Nurse Anesthesia Program, Ursuline College.

9 of 9 Ohio CRNA programs publish an application deadline. The earliest is Case Western Reserve University - Cleveland Clinic on June 1, 2025. Deadlines shift year to year — check the program's site before you rely on a date.

The average class size is about 23 students (based on the 8 of 9 programs that publish this).

University of Akron Nurse Anesthesia Program has the highest published NCE (National Certification Exam) pass rate in Ohio at 100% (based on the 6 of 9 programs that publish this).