CRNA Programs in South Carolina

There are 2 accredited CRNA programs in South Carolina (DNAP (2)): Medical University of South Carolina Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of South Carolina Nurse Anesthesia Program.

2 of the 2 South Carolina CRNA programs that publish a GRE policy require it, and 0 do not.

Published minimum GPAs for South Carolina CRNA programs range from 3.00 to 3.00, averaging 3.00 (based on the 2 of 2 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 $69,516 to $89,295 (based on the 2 of 2 programs that publish this). Out-of-state tuition ranges from $122,373 to $140,055 (based on 2 programs). The lowest published in-state figure belongs to Medical University of South Carolina Nurse Anesthesia Program at $69,516. 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.

0 of the 2 South Carolina CRNA programs that publish a CCRN policy require CCRN certification. The other 2 do not require it, though it remains strongly recommended.

Every South Carolina CRNA program that publishes a minimum requires 1 year of critical care experience (based on the 2 of 2 programs that publish this). This is a minimum — admitted applicants often have more.

None of the 2 South Carolina CRNA programs that publish an ICU-type policy accept emergency department experience — all require adult critical care (MICU/SICU/CVICU).

2 of 2 South Carolina programs that publish a policy accept NICU experience: Medical University of South Carolina Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of South Carolina Nurse Anesthesia Program. 2 of 2 accept PICU experience: Medical University of South Carolina Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of South Carolina Nurse Anesthesia Program.

2 of 2 South Carolina CRNA programs publish an application deadline. The earliest is University of South Carolina Nurse Anesthesia Program on July 31, 2026. Deadlines shift year to year — check the program's site before you rely on a date.

The average class size is about 36 students (based on the 2 of 2 programs that publish this).

Medical University of South Carolina Nurse Anesthesia Program has the highest published NCE (National Certification Exam) pass rate in South Carolina at 97% (based on the 2 of 2 programs that publish this).