CRNA Programs in Tennessee

There are 9 accredited CRNA programs in Tennessee (DNP (7), DNAP (2)): Carson Newman University, Lincoln Memorial University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia, South College DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program, Union University Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University of Tennessee Knoxville, Vanderbilt University Nurse Anesthesia Program (Pending Accreditation).

2 of the 6 Tennessee CRNA programs that publish a GRE policy require it, and 4 do not: South College DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program, Union University Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Tennessee Health Science Center. The remaining 3 of 9 programs do not publish a GRE policy.

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

In-state tuition ranges from $59,169 to $169,469 (based on the 7 of 9 programs that publish this). Out-of-state tuition ranges from $115,813 to $248,148 (based on 7 programs). The lowest published in-state figure belongs to University of Tennessee Health Science Center at $59,169. 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.

6 of the 9 Tennessee CRNA programs that publish a CCRN policy require CCRN certification: Carson Newman University, Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia, South College DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program, Union University Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University of Tennessee Knoxville. The other 3 do not require it, though it remains strongly recommended.

Tennessee 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.

None of the 6 Tennessee CRNA programs that publish an ICU-type policy accept emergency department experience — all require adult critical care (MICU/SICU/CVICU).

4 of 6 Tennessee programs that publish a policy accept NICU experience: Lincoln Memorial University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Union University Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Tennessee Health Science Center. 5 of 7 accept PICU experience: Lincoln Memorial University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Union University Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Vanderbilt University Nurse Anesthesia Program (Pending Accreditation).

7 of 9 Tennessee CRNA programs publish an application deadline. The earliest is University of Tennessee Health Science Center on August 15, 2025. Deadlines shift year to year — check the program's site before you rely on a date.

The average class size is about 34 students (based on the 6 of 9 programs that publish this).

University of Tennessee Knoxville has the highest published NCE (National Certification Exam) pass rate in Tennessee at 100% (based on the 7 of 9 programs that publish this).