CRNA Programs in Virginia

There are 3 accredited CRNA programs in Virginia (DNP (2), DNAP (1)): Mary Baldwin University Nurse Anesthesiology Program, Old Dominion University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Virginia Commonwealth University Nurse Anesthesia Program.

The path is the same in every state: a bachelor's degree (usually a BSN), an RN license, at least one year of high-acuity ICU experience, then a 36-month doctoral nurse anesthesia program, the national certification exam, and state licensure. What changes in Virginia is the program choice: 3 accredited programs are based here, and you can also apply anywhere in the country, since the CRNA credential is national. Compare the Virginia programs on this page against the full list at /crna-programs.

1 of the 3 Virginia CRNA programs that publish a GRE policy requires it, and 2 do not: Mary Baldwin University Nurse Anesthesiology Program, Virginia Commonwealth University Nurse Anesthesia Program.

Published minimum GPAs for Virginia CRNA programs range from 3.00 to 3.00, averaging 3.00 (based on the 3 of 3 programs that publish this). The most common minimum is 3.00, required by 3 programs. A minimum is a floor, not a competitive target — admitted students typically exceed it.

In-state tuition ranges from $48,600 to $166,386 (based on the 3 of 3 programs that publish this). Out-of-state tuition ranges from $133,450 to $166,386 (based on 3 programs). The lowest published in-state figure belongs to Old Dominion University Nurse Anesthesia Program at $48,600. 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.

2 of the 3 Virginia CRNA programs that publish a CCRN policy require CCRN certification: Old Dominion University Nurse Anesthesia Program, Virginia Commonwealth University Nurse Anesthesia Program. The other 1 does not require it, though it remains strongly recommended.

Virginia CRNA programs require between 1 year and 2 years of critical care experience (based on the 3 of 3 programs that publish this), with 1 year being the most common minimum. This is a floor — admitted applicants often have more.

None of the 1 Virginia CRNA program that publish an ICU-type policy accept emergency department experience — all require adult critical care (MICU/SICU/CVICU).

2 of 2 Virginia programs that publish a policy accept NICU experience: Mary Baldwin University Nurse Anesthesiology Program, Virginia Commonwealth University Nurse Anesthesia Program. 2 of 2 accept PICU experience: Mary Baldwin University Nurse Anesthesiology Program, Virginia Commonwealth University Nurse Anesthesia Program.

3 of 3 Virginia CRNA programs publish an application deadline. The earliest is Mary Baldwin University Nurse Anesthesiology Program on December 15, 2026. Deadlines shift year to year — check the program's site before you rely on a date.

The average class size is about 20 students (based on the 1 of 3 programs that publish this).

Virginia Commonwealth University Nurse Anesthesia Program has the highest published NCE (National Certification Exam) pass rate in Virginia at 96% (based on the 3 of 3 programs that publish this).