CRNA Programs in Pennsylvania That Don't Require the GRE

11 Programs for 2026

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Are there CRNA programs in Pennsylvania that don't require the gre?

11 out of 15 CRNA programs in Pennsylvania do not require the GRE.

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 11 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 No GRE Programs at a Glance

11 Matching Programs
$93,915 - $169,280 Tuition Range (In-State)
15 Total Programs in Pennsylvania
DNP (9), DNAP (2) Degrees Offered

All 11 No GRE Programs in Pennsylvania

11 of 15 Pennsylvania programs match. The remaining 4 do not meet this criteria.

Program City Degree Tuition GRE Min GPA
Cedar Crest College Allentown DNP $122,835 No 3.20
Drexel University Philadelphia DNP $158,220 No 3.20
Duquesne University Pittsburgh DNP $169,280 No 3.20
Geisinger/Bloomsburg University Danville DNP $102,030 No
Independence Health System School of Anesthesia Latrobe DNAP $109,598 No 3.00
La Roche University Pittsburgh DNAP $99,222 No 3.20
La Salle University Philadelphia DNP $93,915 No 3.20
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia DNP $102,030 No 3.00
University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh DNP $149,130 No 3.00
University of Scranton Scranton DNP $99,600 No 3.00
York College of Pennsylvania York DNP $106,000 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
Graduate
Quick Facts
$122,835 No GRE
Prerequisites
Gen Chem Anatomy Physiology +1 more

GRE: Not required

Verified ·source
Drexel University campus

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2026-03-31
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Science Nursing Graduate
Quick Facts
$158,220 No GRE
Duquesne University campus

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2026-03-27
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Nursing
Quick Facts
$169,280 No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Gen Chem Anatomy +2 more
Geisinger/Bloomsburg University campus

Geisinger/Bloomsburg University

Danville, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2026-02-01
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
N/A
Quick Facts
$102,030 No GRE
Independence Health System School of Anesthesia campus

Independence Health System School of Anesthesia

Latrobe, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2026-01-15
DNAP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$109,598 No GRE
La Roche University campus

La Roche University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2025-10-01
DNAP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$99,222 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
Quick Facts
$93,915 No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Research
University of Pennsylvania campus

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2026-02-15
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$102,030 No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Gen Chem Research

GRE: Not required

Verified ·see the school’s words
“Penn Nursing no longer requires GRE scores for any programs.”

Quoted from the program’s own page — source

University of Pittsburgh campus

University of Pittsburgh

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

University of Scranton

Scranton, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2025-09-01
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Nursing
Quick Facts
$99,600 No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Gen Chem
York College of Pennsylvania campus

York College of Pennsylvania

York, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2026-10-01
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$106,000 No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Research

Frequently Asked Questions

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How many CRNA programs in Pennsylvania that don't require the gre?

11 out of 15 CRNA programs in Pennsylvania that don't require the gre.

What is the tuition for No GRE CRNA programs in Pennsylvania?

The most affordable is La Salle University at $93,915 in-state tuition.

What are the NCE pass rates for No GRE programs in Pennsylvania?

The highest is 100% at University of Pittsburgh Nurse Anesthesia Program.

Our Final Thoughts

Finding the right CRNA program means matching your specific situation to the right requirements. Knowing that 11 programs in Pennsylvania that don't require the gre 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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