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CRNA Programs in Pennsylvania That Accept 1 Year ICU Experience

10 Programs for 2026

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Are there CRNA programs in Pennsylvania that accept 1 year icu experience?

10 CRNA programs in Pennsylvania accept applicants with just 1 year of ICU experience.

Source: The CRNA Club School Database (15 Pennsylvania programs)

We track every accredited CRNA program in Pennsylvania and update this data regularly. Below you will find the 10 programs that match this filter, with tuition, requirements, and outcomes you can compare side by side. If you want to explore all 15 Pennsylvania programs or apply different filters, use The CRNA Club's free School Database.

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Pennsylvania 1 Year ICU Programs at a Glance

10 Matching Programs
$81,510 - $169,242 Tuition Range (In-State)
15 Total Programs in Pennsylvania
DNP (8), DNAP (2) Degrees Offered

All 10 1 Year ICU Programs in Pennsylvania

10 of 15 Pennsylvania programs match. The remaining 5 do not meet this criteria.

Program City Degree Tuition GRE Min GPA
Cedar Crest College Allentown DNP $125,305 No 3.20
Geisinger/Bloomsburg University Danville DNP $81,510 No 3.20
Independence Health System School of Anesthesia Latrobe DNAP $118,300 No 3.00
La Roche University Pittsburgh DNAP $100,926 No 3.20
La Salle University Philadelphia DNP $93,915 No 3.20
Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia DNP $169,242 No 3.20
University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh DNP $149,130 No 3.00
University of Scranton Scranton DNP $112,880 No 3.00
Villanova University Springfield DNP $142,200 Yes 3.00
York College of Pennsylvania York DNP $105,060 No 3.20

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Program Details

Cedar Crest College campus

Cedar Crest College

Allentown, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2026-05-01
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Cumulative Graduate
Quick Facts
$125,305 No GRE
Prerequisites
Gen Chem Anatomy Physiology +1 more

ICU experience: 1 year

Verified ·source
Geisinger/Bloomsburg University campus

Geisinger/Bloomsburg University

Danville, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2027-02-01
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$81,510 No GRE
Independence Health System School of Anesthesia campus

Independence Health System School of Anesthesia

Latrobe, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2027-01-15
DNAP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$118,300 No GRE

ICU experience: 1 year

Verified ·source
La Roche University campus

La Roche University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2026-09-01
DNAP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$100,926 No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Gen Chem Anatomy +2 more
La Salle University campus

La Salle University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2027-01-15
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative Nursing
Quick Facts
$93,915 No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Research
Thomas Jefferson University campus

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2026-12-01
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Science Nursing
Quick Facts
$169,242 No GRE
Prerequisites
Gen Chem Anatomy Physiology +1 more
University of Pittsburgh campus

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2026-04-15
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Nursing Graduate
Quick Facts
$149,130 No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics
University of Scranton campus

University of Scranton

Scranton, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2027-09-01
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$112,880 No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Gen Chem

ICU experience: 1 year

Verified ·source
Villanova University campus

Villanova University

Springfield, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2027-09-01
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative Science
Quick Facts
$142,200 GRE

ICU experience: 1 year

Verified ·see the school’s words
“At least one year of full-time experience (two years preferred) after orientation…”

Quoted from the program’s own page — source

York College of Pennsylvania campus

York College of Pennsylvania

York, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2027-10-01
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$105,060 No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Research

Frequently Asked Questions

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How many CRNA programs in Pennsylvania that accept 1 year icu experience?

10 out of 15 CRNA programs in Pennsylvania that accept 1 year icu experience.

What is the tuition for 1 Year ICU CRNA programs in Pennsylvania?

The most affordable is Geisinger/Bloomsburg University Nurse Anesthesia Program at $81,510 in-state tuition.

What are the NCE pass rates for 1 Year ICU programs in Pennsylvania?

The highest is 100% at York College of Pennsylvania Nurse Anesthesia Program.

Our Final Thoughts

Finding the right CRNA program means matching your specific situation to the right requirements. Knowing that 10 programs in Pennsylvania that accept 1 year icu experience narrows your search significantly. From here, compare tuition, pass rates, and clinical sites to build your target list.

The CRNA Club's free School Database lets you stack multiple filters at once. You can also check our full requirements guide or step-by-step CRNA path for context on where this fits in your application timeline.

Data from 15 COA-accredited programs in Pennsylvania. Updated regularly from program websites and the Council on Accreditation (COA). Learn about our methodology →

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