Most Affordable CRNA Programs
The most affordable CRNA programs have in-state tuition starting at $34,194. Based on our database of 154 programs, the top 25 most affordable programs range from $34,194 to $76,851. Public universities typically offer the lowest tuition for in-state residents.
We found 25 programs matching this filter across 16 states. In-state tuition ranges from $34,194 to $76,851.
Requirements verified against each program’s own site — 5 of 25 programs on this page carry a source-linked verification, most recently . How we source our data
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At a Glance
All 25 Programs
| Program | City | State | Degree | Tuition | GRE | Min GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uniformed Services University | Bethesda | Maryland | DNP | Free | Yes | 3.00 |
| U.S. Army | San Antonio | Texas | DNP | Free | No | 3.00 |
| InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico | Arecibo | Puerto Rico | DNAP | $34,194 | No | 3.00 |
| UNC Greensboro | Greensboro | North Carolina | DNP | $43,082 | Yes | 3.20 |
| University of Puerto Rico | San Juan | Puerto Rico | DNP | $43,500 | No | 3.00 |
| Western Carolina University | Asheville | North Carolina | DNP | $43,776 | Yes | 3.00 |
| Arkansas State University | Jonesboro | Arkansas | DNP | $45,000 | Yes | 3.25 |
| 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 |
| Old Dominion University | Virginia Beach | Virginia | DNP | $51,000 | Yes | 3.00 |
| University of North Florida | Jacksonville | Florida | DNP | $56,734 | Yes | 3.00 |
| University of Tennessee Health Science Center | Memphis | Tennessee | DNP | $60,354 | No | 3.00 |
| University of Texas at Houston | Houston | Texas | DNP | $61,488 | Yes | 3.00 |
| 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 | No | 3.00 |
| University of South Carolina | Columbia | South Carolina | DNAP | $67,905 | Yes | 3.00 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester | Minnesota | DNAP | $69,252 | No | 3.25 |
| Medical University of South Carolina | Charleston | South Carolina | DNAP | $69,516 | Yes | 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 |
| Southern Illinois University | Edwardsville | Illinois | DNP | $73,040 | No | 3.00 |
| Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte | North Carolina | DNP | $74,810 | Yes | 3.30 |
| University of Akron | Akron | Ohio | DNP | $75,900 | No | 3.00 |
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinatti | Ohio | DNP | $76,851 | Yes | — |
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Program Details
InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico
In-state tuition: $34,194
Verified ·source
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
In-state tuition: $60,354
Verified ·source
Mayo Clinic
In-state tuition: $69,252
Verified ·source
Southern Illinois University
In-state tuition: $73,040
Verified ·see the school’s wordshide
“Starting in Fall, year 1: Based on 2026-2027 rates, tuition for all courses is $913/credit hour and general student fees are $114.80.”
Quoted from the program’s own page — source
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