Most Affordable CRNA Programs
The most affordable CRNA programs have in-state tuition starting at $18,000. Based on our database of 140+ programs, the top 25 most affordable programs range from $18,000 to $76,851. Public universities typically offer the lowest tuition for in-state residents.
We found 25 programs matching this filter across 17 states. In-state tuition ranges from $18,000 to $76,851.
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At a Glance
25 Total Programs
$18,000 – $76,851 Tuition Range
17 States Represented
19 DNP, 6 DNAP Degree Breakdown
All 25 Programs
| Program | City | State | Degree | Tuition | GRE | Min GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uniformed Services University | Bethesda | Maryland | DNP | Free | — | 3.00 |
| U.S. Army | San Antonio | Texas | DNP | Free | No | 3.00 |
| InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico | Arecibo | Puerto Rico | DNAP | $18,000 | Yes | 3.00 |
| Arkansas State University | Jonesboro | Arkansas | DNP | $45,000 | Yes | 3.25 |
| Old Dominion University | Virginia Beach | Virginia | DNP | $48,600 | Yes | 3.00 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers | Florida | DNP | $48,650 | Yes | 3.00 |
| East Carolina University | Greenville | North Carolina | DNP | $50,639 | Yes | 3.00 |
| University of Puerto Rico | San Juan | Puerto Rico | DNP | $56,800 | No | 3.00 |
| University of Tennessee Health Science Center | Memphis | Tennessee | DNP | $59,169 | No | 3.00 |
| University of Texas at Houston | Houston | Texas | DNP | $61,488 | Yes | 3.00 |
| UNC Greensboro | Greensboro | North Carolina | DNP | $65,490 | Yes | 3.20 |
| Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing (HBSON) | New York | New York | DNP | $65,835 | No | 3.50 |
| Professional University Dr. Carlos J. Borrero Ríos | Hato Rey | Puerto Rico | DNAP | $66,225 | Yes | 3.00 |
| University of North Florida | Jacksonville | Florida | DNP | $66,789 | Yes | 3.00 |
| Medical University of South Carolina | Charleston | South Carolina | DNAP | $69,516 | Yes | 3.00 |
| Western Carolina University | Asheville | North Carolina | DNP | $69,989 | Yes | 3.00 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester | Minnesota | DNAP | $70,619 | No | 3.30 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Little Rock | Arkansas | DNP | $71,037 | No | 3.00 |
| University of South Dakota | Sioux Falls | South Dakota | DNAP | $71,250 | No | 3.00 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham | Alabama | DNP | $71,592 | Yes | 3.00 |
| University of Kansas | Kansas City | Kansas | DNAP | $71,972 | No | 3.00 |
| University of South Florida | Tampa | Florida | DNP | $75,200 | Yes | 3.00 |
| Northwestern State University | Natchitoches | Louisiana | DNP | $75,392 | Yes | 3.00 |
| University of Nevada Las Vegas | Las Vegas | Nevada | DNP | $76,000 | No | 3.00 |
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinatti | Ohio | DNP | $76,851 | — | 3.40 |
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Program Details
Uniformed Services University
Bethesda, Maryland
Deadline: 2026-08-01
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative Science
Quick Facts
$0
Prerequisites
Statistics Biochemistry Physiology
U.S. Army
San Antonio, Texas
Deadline: 2026-08-01
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative Science
Quick Facts
$0
No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics
InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico
Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Deadline: 2025-03-15
DNAP integrated
GPA Type
Last 60
Quick Facts
$18,000
GRE
Prerequisites
Gen Chem Anatomy Physiology
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Deadline: 2026-09-15
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative Last 60
Quick Facts
$45,000
GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics
Old Dominion University
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Deadline: 2025-07-15
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Science Nursing
Quick Facts
$48,600
GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Gen Chem Organic Chem
+3 more
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, Florida
Deadline: 2026-07-31
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$48,650
GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Gen Chem
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina
Deadline: 2026-08-31
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Nursing
Quick Facts
$50,639
GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Gen Chem Biochemistry
+1 more
University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Deadline: 2026-12-15
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Cumulative Science Nursing
Quick Facts
$56,800
No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Gen Chem
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, Tennessee
Deadline: 2025-08-15
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$59,169
No GRE
University of Texas at Houston
Houston, Texas
Deadline: 2026-07-01
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Nursing
Quick Facts
$61,488
GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Organic Chem
UNC Greensboro
Greensboro, North Carolina
Deadline: 2025-09-15
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Cumulative Science
Quick Facts
$65,490
GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Gen Chem
Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing (HBSON)
New York, New York
Deadline: 2026-11-01
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Cumulative Nursing
Quick Facts
$65,835
No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Research
Professional University Dr. Carlos J. Borrero Ríos
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
Deadline: 2025-10-15
DNAP integrated
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$66,225
GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Gen Chem
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
Deadline: 2026-02-01
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Nursing
Quick Facts
$66,789
GRE
Prerequisites
Gen Chem
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
Deadline: 2026-09-15
DNAP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$69,516
GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Gen Chem Anatomy
+1 more
Western Carolina University
Asheville, North Carolina
Deadline: 2026-08-01
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Science Last 60
Quick Facts
$69,989
GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Gen Chem Anatomy
+1 more
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota
Deadline: 2026-06-01
DNAP integrated
GPA Type
Cumulative Science Last 60
Quick Facts
$70,619
No GRE
Prerequisites
Gen Chem Anatomy Physiology
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas
Deadline: 2025-11-01
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Science Graduate Last 60
Quick Facts
$71,037
No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics
University of South Dakota
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Deadline: 2026-06-01
DNAP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative Science
Quick Facts
$71,250
No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Organic Chem
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Deadline: 2026-05-01
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Science Nursing
Quick Facts
$71,592
GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Gen Chem Anatomy
+1 more
University of Kansas
Kansas City, Kansas
Deadline: 2026-07-15
DNAP integrated
GPA Type
Cumulative Science
Quick Facts
$71,972
No GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Gen Chem Anatomy
+1 more
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida
Deadline: 2026-01-29
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Nursing
Quick Facts
$75,200
GRE
Prerequisites
Statistics Gen Chem Anatomy
+1 more
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, Louisiana
Deadline: 2026-07-15
DNP front-loaded
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$75,392
GRE
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Deadline: 2025-09-01
DNP
GPA Type
Cumulative
Quick Facts
$76,000
No GRE
University of Cincinnati
Cincinatti, Ohio
Deadline: 2025-12-01
DNP integrated
GPA Type
Cumulative Science
Quick Facts
$76,851
Prerequisites
Statistics Gen Chem Anatomy
+1 more
Frequently Asked Questions
How many CRNA programs match "generic"?
There are currently 25 CRNA programs matching this filter.
Which states have the most programs matching "generic"?
The states with the most matching programs are: Puerto Rico (3), Florida (3), North Carolina (3), Texas (2), Arkansas (2).
What is the tuition range for these programs?
Tuition for these programs ranges from $0 to $76,851 (in-state).
What degree types do these programs offer?
The degree breakdown is: DNP (19), DNAP (6).
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