South College DNP

CRNA Program

Knoxville, Tennessee
Degree: DNP Length: 3 yr Class Size: 42 GRE: Not Required

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South College DNP CRNA program: fast facts

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Degree DNP
Type front loaded
Length 3 yr
Class Size 42
Clinical Sites 13
Start January
Format Partially Online
Work During Not Allowed

What are South College DNP's admissions requirements?

Minimum GPA 3.00
GRE Required No
CCRN Required Yes
Min ICU Experience 1 year
Verified ·see the school’s words
“Applicants must have been employed full-time for a minimum of one year, or its part-time equivalent (total 2080 hours), within the past two years in a critical care setting at the time of application to the South College DNP NAP.”

Quoted from the program’s own page — source

References 3
Shadowing Yes
Reference Requirements

Three letters of recommendation. - One must be from a current employer/critical care supervisor who can confirm the length of applicant’s experience in critical care nursing. - At least two of the letters must be from healthcare providers.

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GPA Types Considered
CumulativeScience
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What ICU experience does South College DNP accept?

Other critical care ✗

What prerequisites does South College DNP require?

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

Coursework must come from a regionally accredited institution.

From the program’s own page

Employment Verification Form Practice Survey Form Shadow Verification Form (16 hours) An alternate critical care specialty certification may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applications open annually on September 1 via NursingCAS, for a cohort matriculating 16 months later. Priority window is September 1 - November 1; applications after November 1 are reviewed on a space-available basis. Admission is rolling until the cohort and waitlist are filled - there is no hard deadline. NOTE: the program is transitioning from DNP to DNAP; no further cohorts are admitted as DNP-seeking students.

What are South College DNP's pass rates and outcomes?

82% NCE Pass Rate
13% Attrition Rate

What does South College DNP ask in the essay?

An essay or personal statement is required.

The prompt, in the program’s own words

Personal statement (600 words max) describing the applicant’s rationale in their pursuit of a practice doctorate in nurse anesthesia and possible future roles as a CRNA.

How South College DNP compares to other Tennessee programs

Measure South College DNP Rest of Tennessee Difference
In-state tuition $169,469 $106,724 59% higher
Class size 42 27 15 larger
NCE pass rate 82% 91% 8 points lower

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Tuition is compared against the average of the other Tennessee programs that publish one. Class size and pass rate are compared against the median. Programs that don’t publish a figure are left out of that row.

South College DNP campus

Estimated Tuition

In-State $169,469
Out-of-State $169,469

Application Info

Applications Open 2026-09-01
Program Start January
Rolling Admissions Yes
Applies via NursingCAS Yes

Official Program Page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What degree does South College DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program offer?

South College DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program offers a DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) degree.

How long is the South College DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program CRNA program?

The South College DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program CRNA program is 3 yr long.

Does South College DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program require the GRE?

No, South College DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program does not require the GRE for admission.

What is the minimum GPA for South College DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program?

South College DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program requires a minimum GPA of 3.00.

Does South College DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program accept NICU experience?

NICU acceptance information for South College DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program is not currently available.

What is the tuition at South College DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program?

South College DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program has in-state tuition of $169,469 and out-of-state tuition of $169,469.
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