CRNA Programs That Don't Require the CCRN
No, you do not need the CCRN certification to apply to every CRNA program. Currently, 75 CRNA programs do not require CCRN certification for admission. Some allow you to obtain it during your first year of enrollment.
We found 75 programs matching this filter across 34 states. In-state tuition ranges from $18,000 to $242,857.
Requirements verified against each program’s own site — 5 of 75 programs on this page carry a source-linked verification, most recently . How we source our data
CRNA Club Snapshot
At a Glance
75 Total Programs
$18,000 – $242,857 Tuition Range
34 States Represented
58 DNP, 17 DNAP Degree Breakdown
All 75 Programs
| Program | City | State | Degree | Tuition | GRE | Min GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samford University | Birmingham | Alabama | DNP | $107,856 | Yes | 3.00 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham | Alabama | DNP | $71,592 | Yes | 3.00 |
| University of Mobile | Mobile | Alabama | DNAP | $105,885 | Yes | 3.00 |
| Midwestern University | Glendale | Arizona | DNAP | $166,347 | No | 3.00 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Little Rock | Arkansas | DNP | $71,037 | No | 3.00 |
| Loma Linda University | Loma Linda | California | DNP | $170,243 | No | 3.00 |
| UC Davis | Sacramento | California | DNP | $154,998 | No | 3.00 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | California | DNAP | $204,761 | No | 3.00 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers | Florida | DNP | $48,650 | Yes | 3.00 |
| Florida State University | Panama City | Florida | DNAP | $92,595 | Yes | 3.00 |
| Keiser University | Naples | Florida | DNAP | $107,195 | No | 3.20 |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables | Florida | DNP | $162,750 | No | 3.00 |
| University of North Florida | Jacksonville | Florida | DNP | $66,789 | Yes | 3.00 |
| University of South Florida | Tampa | Florida | DNP | $75,200 | Yes | 3.00 |
| Augusta University | Augusta | Georgia | DNP | $89,100 | Yes | 3.00 |
| Emory University | Atlanta | Georgia | DNP | $185,877 | No | 3.00 |
| Idaho State University | Meridian | Idaho | DNAP | $126,162 | No | 3.00 |
| Endeavor Health/DePaul University | Evanston | Illinois | DNP | $189,616 | No | 3.50 |
| Rosalind Franklin University | North Chicago | Illinois | DNP | $161,344 | No | 3.00 |
| Rush University | Chicago | Illinois | DNP | $127,804 | No | 3.00 |
| Southern Illinois University | Edwardsville | Illinois | DNP | $84,556 | No | 3.00 |
| University of Illinois Chicago | Chicago | Illinois | DNP | $150,192 | No | 3.00 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City | Iowa | DNP | $85,553 | No | 3.00 |
| Newman University | Wichita | Kansas | DNAP | $130,433 | No | 3.00 |
| University of Kansas | Kansas City | Kansas | DNAP | $71,972 | No | 3.00 |
| Murray State University | Madisonville | Kentucky | DNP | $112,167 | No | 3.00 |
| Louisiana State University | New Orleans | Louisiana | DNP | $117,799 | Yes | 3.00 |
| Northwestern State University | Natchitoches | Louisiana | DNP | $109,962 | Yes | 3.00 |
| University of New England | Portland | Maine | DNP | $147,855 | No | 3.00 |
| Uniformed Services University | Bethesda | Maryland | DNP | Free | — | 3.00 |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit | Michigan | DNP | $109,299 | No | 3.00 |
| University of Michigan-Flint | Flint | Michigan | DNAP | $92,828 | No | 3.00 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester | Minnesota | DNAP | $70,619 | No | 3.30 |
| Minneapolis School of Anesthesia | Saint Paul | Minnesota | DNP | $92,454 | No | 3.00 |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Minneapolis | Minnesota | DNP | $96,320 | No | 2.75 |
| Goldfarb/Barnes-Jewish | St. Louis | Missouri | DNP | $105,180 | No | 3.00 |
| Bryan College of Health Sciences | Lincoln | Nebraska | DNAP | $104,318 | Yes | 3.00 |
| Clarkson College | Omaha | Nebraska | DNP | $107,685 | No | 3.00 |
| University of Nevada Las Vegas | Las Vegas | Nevada | DNP | $76,000 | No | 3.00 |
| Columbia University | New York | New York | DNP | $132,779 | No | — |
| St. John Fisher University Wegmans | Rochester | New York | DNP | $190,926 | No | 3.00 |
| SUNY Buffalo | Buffalo | New York | DNP | $159,815 | No | 3.00 |
| Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte | North Carolina | DNP | $88,929 | Yes | 3.30 |
| Duke University | Durham | North Carolina | DNP | $186,750 | No | 3.00 |
| East Carolina University | Greenville | North Carolina | DNP | $50,639 | Yes | 3.00 |
| University of North Dakota | Grand Forks | North Dakota | DNP | $114,960 | No | 3.00 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland | Ohio | DNP | $172,175 | No | 3.00 |
| Ohio State University | Columbus | Ohio | DNP | $87,138 | No | 3.00 |
| OHSU | Portland | Oregon | DNP | $114,524 | No | 3.00 |
| La Salle University | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | DNP | $93,915 | No | 3.20 |
| St. Luke's University Health Network/DeSales University | Center Valley | Pennsylvania | DNP | $175,850 | — | 3.00 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | DNP | $169,185 | No | 3.20 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | DNP | $102,030 | No | 3.00 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania | DNP | $149,130 | No | 3.00 |
| University of Scranton | Scranton | Pennsylvania | DNP | $99,600 | No | 3.00 |
| InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico | Arecibo | Puerto Rico | DNAP | $18,000 | Yes | 3.00 |
| Professional University Dr. Carlos J. Borrero Ríos | Hato Rey | Puerto Rico | DNAP | $66,225 | No | 3.00 |
| University of Puerto Rico | San Juan | Puerto Rico | DNP | $56,800 | No | 3.00 |
| Rhode Island College | North Providence | Rhode Island | DNP | $106,652 | No | 3.00 |
| Medical University of South Carolina | Charleston | South Carolina | DNAP | $69,516 | Yes | 3.00 |
| University of South Carolina | Columbia | South Carolina | DNAP | $89,295 | Yes | 3.00 |
| Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate | Tennessee | DNP | $123,255 | Yes | 3.00 |
| University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | Chattanooga | Tennessee | DNP | $87,912 | No | 3.00 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville | Tennessee | DNP | — | — | 3.00 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Houston | Texas | DNP | $242,857 | Yes | 3.00 |
| U.S. Army | San Antonio | Texas | DNP | Free | No | 3.00 |
| University of Texas at Houston | Houston | Texas | DNP | $57,824 | Yes | 3.00 |
| UT Health at San Antonio | San Antonio | Texas | DNP | $124,151 | Yes | 3.00 |
| Mary Baldwin University | Fishersville | Virginia | DNP | $166,386 | No | 3.00 |
| Georgetown University | Washington | Washington DC | DNAP | $107,962 | — | 3.00 |
| University of Charleston West Virginia | Charleston | West Virginia | DNAP | $103,800 | No | 3.00 |
| West Virginia University | Morgantown | West Virginia | DNP | $120,609 | No | 3.00 |
| Edgewood University | Madison | Wisconsin | DNP | $135,660 | No | 3.00 |
| Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia | La Crosse | Wisconsin | DNP | $84,284 | No | 3.00 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | DNP | $131,950 | No | 3.00 |
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Program Details
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California
Deadline: 2026-07-01
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative Science Nursing
Quick Facts
$170,243
No GRE
CCRN details: CCRN preferred (fact sheet lists CCRN Certification under 'Highly recommended')
Verified ·source
UC Davis
Sacramento, California
Deadline: 2026-11-01
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Cumulative Science
Quick Facts
$154,998
No GRE
Prerequisites
Organic Chem Anatomy Physiology
CCRN details: Candidates may choose to pursue additional critical care certifications but are not required to do so. Other certifications could include CCRN, NRP, TNCC and CM…
Verified ·source
Newman University
Wichita, Kansas
Deadline: 2026-08-31
DNAP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative Science Last 60
Quick Facts
$130,433
No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics
CCRN: Not required
Verified ·see the school’s wordshide
“SN (from a CCNE or ACEN School of Nursing) is preferred but not required. Professional References: Three professional references are required. One must be from a current supervisor. Personal Statement: A personal essay should…”
Quoted from the program’s own page — source
St. Luke's University Health Network/DeSales University
Center Valley, Pennsylvania
Deadline: 2026-12-01
DNP
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$175,850
CCRN: Not required
Verified ·source
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia
Deadline: 2025-11-01
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Cumulative Nursing
Quick Facts
$120,609
No GRE
CCRN: Not required
Verified ·see the school’s wordshide
“Employment in telemetry, cardiac catheterization lab, operating room, post-anesthesia care unit, interventional radiology, or emergency department is not considered critical care experience…”
Quoted from the program’s own page — source
Frequently Asked Questions
How many CRNA programs match "generic"?
There are currently 75 CRNA programs matching this filter.
Which states have the most programs matching "generic"?
The states with the most matching programs are: Florida (6), Pennsylvania (6), Illinois (5), Texas (4), Alabama (3).
What is the tuition range for these programs?
Tuition for these programs ranges from $0 to $242,857 (in-state).
What degree types do these programs offer?
The degree breakdown is: DNP (58), DNAP (17).
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