Southern Illinois University

CRNA Program

Edwardsville, Illinois
Degree: DNP Length: 3 yr Class Size: 32 GRE: Not Required

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Fast Facts

Degree DNP
Type integrated
Length 3 yr
Class Size 32
Clinical Sites 49
Start May
Format In-Person
Work During Not Allowed

Admissions Requirements

Minimum GPA 3.00
GRE Required No
Verified ·see the school’s words
“No, we do not require any standardized tests for admission consideration.”

Quoted from the program’s own page — source

CCRN Required No
Min ICU Experience 1 year
References 3
Shadowing No
Reference Requirements

Submission of three professional reference forms via NursingCAS One must be from the supervisor of your most recent critical care setting. One must be from a nurse holding a graduate degree in nursing or a related field.

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GPA Types Considered
Nursing
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GPA Notes

Requires submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts to NursingCAS An undergraduate nursing GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale is preferred An undergraduate science GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale is preferred An overall undergraduate GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in preferred

Verified ·see the school’s words
“Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts to NursingCAS - Minimum undergraduate nursing GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. - Submission of a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) to NursingCAS - Submission of a…”

Quoted from the program’s own page — source

ICU Experience Accepted

ER ✗
Other critical care ✓

Prerequisites

Statistics Required
Gen Chemistry Not Required
Organic Chemistry Required
Biochemistry Not Required
Anatomy Not Required
Physiology Not Required
Physics Required
Pharmacology Not Required
Microbiology Not Required
Research Not Required
Prerequisite Notes

Organic chemistry, biochemistry, or organic and biochemistry for health professionals (minimum 3 credit hours; no lab required)

Verified ·see the school’s words
“Organic chemistry, biochemistry, or organic and biochemistry for health professionals (minimum 3 credit hours; no lab required)”

Quoted from the program’s own page — source

Program Statistics

94% NCE Pass Rate
3% Attrition Rate
Southern Illinois University campus

Estimated Tuition

In-State $84,556
Out-of-State $84,556

Application Info

Deadline 2026-05-01
Program Start May
Rolling Admissions No
Applies via NursingCAS Yes

Official Program Page

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The Southern Illinois University Nurse Anesthesia Program CRNA program is 3 yr long.

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