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.

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.

Every Virginia CRNA program that publishes a minimum requires 1 year of critical care experience (based on the 3 of 3 programs that publish this). This is a minimum — admitted applicants often have more.

None of the 3 Virginia CRNA programs that publish an ICU-type policy accept emergency department experience — all require adult critical care (MICU/SICU/CVICU).

1 of 1 Virginia program that publish a policy accept NICU experience: Mary Baldwin University Nurse Anesthesiology Program. 1 of 1 accept PICU experience: Mary Baldwin University Nurse Anesthesiology Program.

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

The average class size is about 28 students (based on the 2 of 3 programs that publish this).

Old Dominion University Nurse Anesthesia Program has the highest published NCE (National Certification Exam) pass rate in Virginia at 100% (based on the 2 of 3 programs that publish this).