BSN to DNAP Admission
Your future in anesthesia care begins here.
- BSN or appropriate bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited school or college in the U.S.
- Unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse
- Prerequisite courses:
- Anatomy & Physiology I (or its equivalent)
- Anatomy & Physiology II (or its equivalent)
- Microbiology
- Chemistry, Biochemistry or Organic Chemistry (at least one course in chemistry is required for admission)
- Official GRE scores submitted in NursingCAS
- Minimum of one year experience in critical care, two years are recommended
- Certification in BLS and ACLS
- CCRN exam score sheet
- CCRN certificate or AACN letter of certification
- CV or resume
- Three professional recommendations, one from a current supervisor
- Shadowing Experience Form
- Work History Verification Form
- Kira Online Talent Assessment
Below are the admission statistics for the most recent cycle. These students will start in January 2026.
Average GPA | |
Overall | 3.66 |
Math and Science | 3.63 |
Last 60 Hours of Coursework | 3.71 |
Average GRE Scores & Percentiles | |
GRE Quantitative Score | 154 |
GRE Quantitative Percentile | 36th percentile |
GRE Verbal Score | 155 |
GRE Verbal Percentile | 60th percentile |
GRE Writing Score | 4 |
GRE Writing Percentile | 57th percentile |
The tuition below is for the 2028 cohort. These charges will be paid incrementally as the student progresses through their enrollment.
Total | $115,000 |
Spring 2026 | $8,100 |
Summer 2026 | $8,100 |
Fall 2026 | $23,540 |
Spring 2027 | $22,520 |
Summer 2027 | $15,740 |
Fall 2027 | $9,250 |
Spring 2028 | $9,250 |
Summer 2028 | $9,250 |
Fall 2028 | $9,250 |
The following approximate amounts are not included in TCU's tuition and fees, and are subject to change without prior written notice:
University health insurance | $2,604/Annually |
Textbooks | Approximately $2,000 |
Student Parking Permit | $75 |
Housing at primary clinical site | Student responsibility |
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Associate membership fee | $300 |
National certification exam fee | $1,285 |
Second-year students planning to start their clinical residency in August need to ensure that their immunizations, certifications, RN license and health insurance are up to date and submitted to the School's office by May 1.
All clinical students must keep their immunizations, certifications, RN license and health insurance current with both the School's office and their clinical site. Failure to meet these requirements will lead to suspension from the program.
See detailed medical requirements
Ready to Apply?
For the cohort beginning January 2027; the DNAP application opens December 15, 2025. The application deadline is May 15, 2026. Early submission is recommended. After December 15, click the “Apply Now” button. Select Spring 2027 term in NursingCAS.